Centum Electronics (BOM:517544) Inventory Turnover: 0.52 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:517544 Centum Electronics Ltd BOM:517544
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Price ₹3,786.40
GF Value ₹1,455.83
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What is Centum Electronics Inventory Turnover?

Centum Electronics BOM:517544 51 Inventory Turnover is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:517544 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,455.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Centum Electronics's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,354 Mil. Centum Electronics's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,562 Mil. Centum Electronics's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Centum Electronics's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 176.82.

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. Centum Electronics's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.35.


Centum Electronics  (BOM:517544) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

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

Centum Electronics's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=4562.1/2354.35*365 / 4
=176.82

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.

Centum Electronics's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=4562.1 / 3388.57
=1.35

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.


Centum Electronics Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Centum Electronics Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centum Electronics's Inventory Turnover 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.

Centum Electronics Inventory Turnover Chart

Centum Electronics Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
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Centum Electronics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Centum Electronics Inventory Turnover Calculation

Centum Electronics's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=6264.49 / ((3474.08 + 4562.1) / 2 )
=6264.49 / 4018.09
=1.56

Centum Electronics's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=2354.35 / ((0 + 4562.1) / 1 )
=2354.35 / 4562.1
=0.52

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.52 mean?
Centum Electronics (BOM:517544) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Centum Electronics and its competitors.
Is Centum Electronics' Inventory Turnover too high?
Centum Electronics' current Inventory Turnover is 0.52. Overall, Centum Electronics has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centum Electronics' Inventory Turnover compare to APH and GLW?
Centum Electronics' Inventory Turnover of 0.52 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Hardware company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Centum Electronics and its competitors. Centum Electronics's current Inventory Turnover is 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centum Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Electronics (BOM:517544) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,455.83, compared to a current price of ₹3,786.40 — trading 160.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.52. Centum Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centum Electronics (BOM:517544), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.52 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 Centum Electronics (BOM:517544) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹3,786.40 is trading 160.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,455.83. GuruFocus considers Centum Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:517544:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.52
  • GF Value™: ₹1,455.83 vs. price of ₹3,786.40 (160.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

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Centum Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges CENTUM:India
Address No. 44 KHB Industrial area, Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore, KA, IND, 560106
Centum Electronics Ltd designs, manufactures, and exports electronic products. It also provides design services to its customers, and these include systems, subsystems, modules, and complex electronic components. It provides mission-critical services and solutions to customers engaged in the Defence, Aerospace, Space, Medical, Transportation, and Industrial segments. The company's only operating segment is Electronic System Design and Manufacturing. Its geographical segments include India, its key revenue-generating market; Europe and the UK; North America; and the Rest of the world.
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