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Tata MotorsNSE:TMCV +0.51%12 Days Inventory is 27.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 62.96. GuruFocus rates NSE:TMCV with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Vehicles & Parts companies, Tata Motors ranks better than 71.55% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Tata Motors's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹54,480 Mil. Tata Motors's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹179,160 Mil.
Hence, Tata Motors's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tata Motors's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:TMCV'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.74 Med: 62.96 Max: 239.16
Current: 55.95
During the past 3 years, Tata Motors's highest Days Inventory was 239.16. The lowest was 31.74. And the median was 62.96.
NSE:TMCV's Days Inventory is ranked better than 71.55% of 1290
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.33
vs NSE:TMCV: 55.95
Tata Motors's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2024 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (27.75).
It might indicate that Tata Motors's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Tata Motors's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.29.
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 Motors's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.
Tata Motors (NSE:TMCV) 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 Motors'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 Motors'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 Motors Days Inventory Related Terms
Tata Motors Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tata Motors'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.
Tata Motors Days Inventory Chart
Tata Motors Annual Data
Trend
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Days Inventory
62.96
239.16
31.74
Tata Motors Quarterly Data
Mar24
Dec24
Mar25
Dec25
Mar26
Days Inventory
0.00
343.74
28.61
28.24
27.75
NSE:TMCV vs TSLA, GM, F: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Tata Motors'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 Motors Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tata Motors's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tata Motors'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 Motors (NSE:TMCV) has a Days Inventory of 27.75 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Tata Motors and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 62.96. Over the past decade, Tata Motors' Days Inventory has ranged from 31.74 to 239.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Tata Motors ranks #367 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Tata Motors' Days Inventory too high?
Tata Motors' current Days Inventory of 27.75 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 62.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.74 to a high of 239.16. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Tata Motors' value of 27.75 is 65.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tata Motors ranks #367 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tata Motors has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Motors' Days Inventory compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Tata Motors ranks #367 out of 1290 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Tata Motors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Tata Motors' value of 27.75 is 65.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Tata Motors' own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.74 to 239.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.96 vs. the industry median of 80.33, Tata Motors has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.33, based on 1,290 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 Motors's current Days Inventory of 27.75 is 65.5% below 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 Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tata Motors's current Days Inventory is 27.75, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 62.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Motors stock overvalued right now?
Tata Motors (NSE:TMCV) has a current Days Inventory of 27.75. The current Days Inventory is 27.75, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 62.96 and 65.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.33. Tata Motors' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 2 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 Motors (NSE:TMCV), the current Days Inventory is 27.75 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.
Tata Motors Ltd is an automobile manufacturer, offering a diverse portfolio of smarter, integrated, and safer mobility solutions. It designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of automotive vehicles. The company also manufactures engines for industrial applications. Its operating segments consist of: a) Automotive: The Automotive segment consists of Tata Commercial Vehicles and consists of three sub-segments: Commercial Vehicles, Corporate/ unallocable, Intrasegment. b) Others: Others consist of IT services and Insurance Broking services. The majority of revenue is generated from the Tata Commercial Vehicles sub-segment of the Automotive segment. Geographically, the group operates in India, South Korea, and the rest of the world. The majority of its revenue is generated in India.
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