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Ushanti Colour ChemNSE:UCL +1.98%55 Days Inventory is 27.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 67.28. GuruFocus rates NSE:UCL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹90.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks better than 87.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ushanti Colour Chem's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UCL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.66 Med: 67.28 Max: 107.98
Current: 36.39
During the past 13 years, Ushanti Colour Chem's highest Days Inventory was 107.98. The lowest was 35.66. And the median was 67.28.
NSE:UCL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 87.8% of 1541
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.15
vs NSE:UCL: 36.39
Ushanti Colour Chem's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (147.53) to Mar. 2026 (27.94).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ushanti Colour Chem's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.53.
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.
Ushanti Colour Chem's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.
Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) 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.
Ushanti Colour Chem's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
Ushanti Colour Chem's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
Ushanti Colour Chem Days Inventory Related Terms
Ushanti Colour Chem Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ushanti Colour Chem'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.
NSE:UCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ushanti Colour Chem'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.
Ushanti Colour Chem Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ushanti Colour Chem's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ushanti Colour Chem'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.
Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) has a Days Inventory of 27.94 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ushanti Colour Chem and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 67.28. Over the past decade, Ushanti Colour Chem's Days Inventory has ranged from 35.66 to 107.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #188 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem's Days Inventory too high?
Ushanti Colour Chem's current Days Inventory of 27.94 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 67.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.66 to a high of 107.98. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Ushanti Colour Chem's value of 27.94 is 65.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #188 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ushanti Colour Chem has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ushanti Colour Chem's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #188 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ushanti Colour Chem in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Ushanti Colour Chem's value of 27.94 is 65.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ushanti Colour Chem's own Days Inventory has ranged from 35.66 to 107.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.28 vs. the industry median of 80.15, Ushanti Colour Chem 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.15, 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. Ushanti Colour Chem's current Days Inventory of 27.94 is 65.1% 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 Ushanti Colour Chem and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ushanti Colour Chem's current Days Inventory is 27.94, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 67.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹90.70, compared to a current price of ₹183.00 — trading 101.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 27.94, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 67.28 and 65.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.15. Ushanti Colour Chem's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL), the current Days Inventory is 27.94 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 Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹183.00 is trading 101.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹90.70.
GuruFocus considers Ushanti Colour Chem to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UCL:
Days Inventory: 27.94 (58% below median its 10-year median of 67.28)
GF Value™: ₹90.70 vs. price of ₹183.00 (101.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.1% below the Chemicals median (#188 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ushanti Colour Chem Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of dyestuffs. It manufactures reactive and direct dyestuffs. It also manufactures copper phthalocyamine, blue crude used for manufacturing dyestuffs. The company caters to textile, garment, cotton, leather, nylon, paper, wool, ink, wood, plastic and paint industries.
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