Zee Entertainment Enterprises (NSE:ZEEL) Days Inventory: 394.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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NSE:ZEEL Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd NSE:ZEEL
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What is Zee Entertainment Enterprises Days Inventory?

Zee Entertainment Enterprises NSE:ZEEL +3.77% 83 Days Inventory is 394.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 507.01. GuruFocus rates NSE:ZEEL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹127.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, Zee Entertainment Enterprises ranks worse than 94.44% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹65,123 Mil. Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹15,048 Mil. Hence, Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 394.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:ZEEL' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 198.18   Med: 507.01   Max: 559.27
Current: 499.86

During the past 13 years, Zee Entertainment Enterprises's highest Days Inventory was 559.27. The lowest was 198.18. And the median was 507.01.

NSE:ZEEL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
94.44% of 665 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.54 vs NSE:ZEEL: 499.86

Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (482.25) to Mar. 2026 (394.90).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.

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. Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.22.


Zee Entertainment Enterprises  (NSE:ZEEL) 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.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises'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.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises'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.


Zee Entertainment Enterprises Days Inventory Related Terms


Zee Entertainment Enterprises Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zee Entertainment Enterprises'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.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Days Inventory Chart

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 532.32 559.27 515.01 553.00 499.01

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 482.25 636.66 565.23 466.69 394.90

NSE:ZEEL vs NXST: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Zee Entertainment Enterprises'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.


Zee Entertainment Enterprises Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Days Inventory falls into.


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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (67748 + 65123) / 2 ) / 48594*365
=66435.5 / 48594*365
=499.01

Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 65123) / 1 ) / 15048*365 / 4
=65123 / 15048*365 / 4
=394.90

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 394.90 mean?
Zee Entertainment Enterprises (NSE:ZEEL) has a Days Inventory of 394.90 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Zee Entertainment Enterprises and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 507.01. Over the past decade, Zee Entertainment Enterprises' Days Inventory has ranged from 198.18 to 559.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Zee Entertainment Enterprises ranks #628 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Zee Entertainment Enterprises' Days Inventory too high?
Zee Entertainment Enterprises' current Days Inventory of 394.90 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 507.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 198.18 to a high of 559.27. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Zee Entertainment Enterprises' value of 394.90 is 1283.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zee Entertainment Enterprises ranks #628 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zee Entertainment Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zee Entertainment Enterprises' Days Inventory compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zee Entertainment Enterprises ranks #628 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places Zee Entertainment Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Zee Entertainment Enterprises' value of 394.90 is 1283.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Zee Entertainment Enterprises' own Days Inventory has ranged from 198.18 to 559.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 507.01 vs. the industry median of 28.54, Zee Entertainment Enterprises 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.54, based on 665 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. Zee Entertainment Enterprises's current Days Inventory of 394.90 is 1283.7% 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 Zee Entertainment Enterprises and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zee Entertainment Enterprises's current Days Inventory is 394.90, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 507.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zee Entertainment Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zee Entertainment Enterprises (NSE:ZEEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹127.14, compared to a current price of ₹112.21 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 394.90, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 507.01 and 1283.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.54. Zee Entertainment Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Zee Entertainment Enterprises (NSE:ZEEL), the current Days Inventory is 394.90 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 Zee Entertainment Enterprises (NSE:ZEEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zee Entertainment Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹112.21 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹127.14. GuruFocus considers Zee Entertainment Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ZEEL:

  • Days Inventory: 394.90 (22% below median its 10-year median of 507.01)
  • GF Value™: ₹127.14 vs. price of ₹112.21 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1283.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#628 of 665)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ZEEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zee Entertainment Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges 505537:India
Address N.M. Joshi Marg, 18th Floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, Lower Parel, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400013
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd is a broadcasting television company that provides media and entertainment services. Zee generates revenue from advertisements, subscriptions, theatrical revenue, the sale of media content, transmission revenue, and commissions. The company controls a suite of television channels that broadcast in many different languages. Furthermore, Zee Entertainment produces and distributes feature films, develops digital online offerings, and produces and sells live entertainment events. It operates in a single segment, Content and Broadcasting. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in India.
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