Vital ChemtechNSE:VITAL +2.74%81 Days Inventory is 182.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 295% above its 10-year median of 46.21. GuruFocus rates NSE:VITAL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹89.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,539 Chemicals companies, Vital Chemtech ranks worse than 68.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vital Chemtech's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:VITAL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.84 Med: 46.21 Max: 111.4
Current: 111.4
During the past 7 years, Vital Chemtech's highest Days Inventory was 111.40. The lowest was 16.84. And the median was 46.21.
NSE:VITAL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 68.36% of 1539
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs NSE:VITAL: 111.40
Vital Chemtech's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (95.48) to Mar. 2026 (182.65).
It might indicate that Vital Chemtech'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.
Vital Chemtech's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.00.
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.
Vital Chemtech's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.
Vital Chemtech (NSE:VITAL) 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.
Vital Chemtech'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.
Vital Chemtech'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.
Vital Chemtech Days Inventory Related Terms
Vital Chemtech Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital Chemtech'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:VITAL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Vital Chemtech'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.
Vital Chemtech Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Vital Chemtech's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital Chemtech'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.
Vital Chemtech (NSE:VITAL) has a Days Inventory of 182.65 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vital Chemtech and its competitors. This is 295% above median its historical median of 46.21. Over the past decade, Vital Chemtech's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.84 to 111.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital Chemtech ranks #1052 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Vital Chemtech's Days Inventory too high?
Vital Chemtech's current Days Inventory of 182.65 is 295% above median its 10-year median of 46.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.84 to a high of 111.40. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Vital Chemtech's value of 182.65 is 126.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vital Chemtech ranks #1052 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vital Chemtech has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vital Chemtech's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Vital Chemtech ranks #1052 out of 1539 companies for Days Inventory. This places Vital Chemtech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Vital Chemtech's value of 182.65 is 126.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Vital Chemtech's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.84 to 111.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.21 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Vital Chemtech 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 80.63, based on 1,539 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. Vital Chemtech's current Days Inventory of 182.65 is 126.5% 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 Vital Chemtech and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital Chemtech's current Days Inventory is 182.65, which is 295% above median its own 10-year median of 46.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vital Chemtech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital Chemtech (NSE:VITAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹89.89, compared to a current price of ₹56.00 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 182.65, which is 295% above median its 10-year median of 46.21 and 126.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Vital Chemtech's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Vital Chemtech (NSE:VITAL), the current Days Inventory is 182.65 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 Vital Chemtech (NSE:VITAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital Chemtech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹56.00 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹89.89.
GuruFocus considers Vital Chemtech to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:VITAL:
Days Inventory: 182.65 (295% above median its 10-year median of 46.21)
GF Value™: ₹89.89 vs. price of ₹56.00 (37.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 126.5% above the Chemicals median (#1052 of 1539)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VITAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vital Chemtech Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing, producing, refining, processing, formulating, mixing, enriching, mining, importing, exporting, acquiring, inventing, buying, selling, exchanging, distributing, and otherwise trading and dealing in all kinds of mixtures, formlations, intermediates, derivatives, compounds, phosphorous based chemicals, fine chemicals, heavy chemicals, valence, inorganic and organic chemicals, source materials, intermediates, ingredients, mixtures, derivatives and compounds. The company's Products include Phosphorus Derivatives, Industrial Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals & Intermediates, Organophosphates, Polymers & Dispersants, and Wellness Products.
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