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Tata ChemicalsNSE:TATACHEM +0.88%76 Days Inventory is 419.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 225.83. GuruFocus rates NSE:TATACHEM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹914.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Tata Chemicals ranks worse than 94.94% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Tata Chemicals's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹30,820 Mil. Tata Chemicals's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,710 Mil.
Hence, Tata Chemicals's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 419.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tata Chemicals's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:TATACHEM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 212.28 Med: 225.83 Max: 276.52
Current: 276.52
During the past 13 years, Tata Chemicals's highest Days Inventory was 276.52. The lowest was 212.28. And the median was 225.83.
NSE:TATACHEM's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 94.94% of 1541
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.09
vs NSE:TATACHEM: 276.52
Tata Chemicals's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (329.22) to Mar. 2026 (419.12).
It might indicate that Tata Chemicals's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Tata Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Tata Chemicals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.90.
Tata Chemicals (NSE:TATACHEM) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Tata Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Tata Chemicals's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Tata Chemicals Days Inventory Related Terms
Tata Chemicals Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tata Chemicals's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Tata Chemicals's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Tata Chemicals Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tata Chemicals's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tata Chemicals's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Tata Chemicals (NSE:TATACHEM) has a Days Inventory of 419.12 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Tata Chemicals and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 225.83. Over the past decade, Tata Chemicals' Days Inventory has ranged from 212.28 to 276.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Tata Chemicals ranks #1463 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is Tata Chemicals' Days Inventory too high?
Tata Chemicals' current Days Inventory of 419.12 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 225.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 212.28 to a high of 276.52. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. Tata Chemicals' value of 419.12 is 423.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tata Chemicals ranks #1463 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tata Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Chemicals' Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tata Chemicals ranks #1463 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Tata Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. Tata Chemicals' value of 419.12 is 423.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Tata Chemicals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 212.28 to 276.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 225.83 vs. the industry median of 80.09, Tata Chemicals has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.09, based on 1,541 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tata Chemicals's current Days Inventory of 419.12 is 423.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Tata Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tata Chemicals's current Days Inventory is 419.12, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 225.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Chemicals (NSE:TATACHEM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹914.96, compared to a current price of ₹685.35 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 419.12, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 225.83 and 423.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.09. Tata Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tata Chemicals (NSE:TATACHEM), the current Days Inventory is 419.12 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Tata Chemicals (NSE:TATACHEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹685.35 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹914.96.
GuruFocus considers Tata Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TATACHEM:
Days Inventory: 419.12 (86% above median its 10-year median of 225.83)
GF Value™: ₹914.96 vs. price of ₹685.35 (25.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 423.3% above the Chemicals median (#1463 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TATACHEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tata Chemicals Ltd is a diversified business dealing in basic chemistry products and specialty products. It has a world'wide presence with key subsidiaries in United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK) and Kenya that are engaged in the manufacture and sale of soda ash, industrial salt and related products. It has two business segments Basic Chemistry Products and Specialty Products. The Basic Chemistry Products segment comprises inorganic chemicals, Soda Ash, Salt and Sodium Bicarbonate. Specialty Products segment is defined by chemistry driven differentiation and innovation. This portfolio includes three key product categories viz. Specialty Silica, Prebiotics and Agri Inputs. It generates majority of revenue from Basic Chemistry Products. It sells products mainly within India.
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