Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) Inventory Turnover: 0.55 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Tata Steel Inventory Turnover?

Tata Steel LSE:TTST +10.28% 77 Inventory Turnover is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:TTST with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. Tata Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,820 Mil. Tata Steel's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,091 Mil. Tata Steel's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Tata Steel's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 164.74.

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 Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75.

Tata Steel  (LSE:TTST) 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.

Tata Steel'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
=5090.512/2819.62*365 / 4
=164.74

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 Steel'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 )
=5090.512 / 6753.774
=0.75

* 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.

Tata Steel Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Tata Steel Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tata Steel'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.

Tata Steel Inventory Turnover Chart

Tata Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
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Tata Steel 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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Tata Steel Inventory Turnover Calculation

Tata Steel'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 )
=13261.675 / ((5153.631 + 5090.512) / 2 )
=13261.675 / 5122.0715
=2.59

Tata Steel'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 )
=2819.62 / ((0 + 5090.512) / 1 )
=2819.62 / 5090.512
=0.55

* 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 0.55 mean?
Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Tata Steel and its competitors.
Is Tata Steel's Inventory Turnover too high?
Tata Steel's current Inventory Turnover is 0.55. Overall, Tata Steel has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Steel's Inventory Turnover compare to NUE and STLD?
Tata Steel's Inventory Turnover of 0.55 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Steel 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 Tata Steel and its competitors. Tata Steel's current Inventory Turnover is 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.75, compared to a current price of $19.85 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.55. Tata Steel's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Tata Steel (LSE:TTST), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.55 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 Tata Steel (LSE:TTST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.85 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.75. GuruFocus considers Tata Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:TTST:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.55
  • GF Value™: $17.75 vs. price of $19.85 (11.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Tata Steel Business Description

Address 24 Homi Mody Street, Bombay House, Fort, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 001
Tata Steel Ltd is an India-based company that is engaged in the production and marketing of various steel products. Its products are basically classified into flat products and construction products. Flat products include hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, metallic-coated steel, direct-coated steel, tubes, packaging steel, electro-plated steel, and narrow strips. Its segments include Tata Steel India, Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited, Other Indian operations, Tata Steel Europe, Other trade related operations, South-East Asian operations, and Rest of the world. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tata Steel India segment.
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