Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) Inventory Turnover: 1.49 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:CASTROLIND Castrol India Ltd NSE:CASTROLIND
82 GF Score
Price ₹184.79
GF Value ₹217.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Castrol India Inventory Turnover?

Castrol India NSE:CASTROLIND -0.27% 82 Inventory Turnover is 1.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CASTROLIND with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹217.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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. Castrol India's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,149 Mil. Castrol India's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,463 Mil. Castrol India's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.49.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Castrol India's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 61.18.

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. Castrol India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.


Castrol India  (NSE:CASTROLIND) 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.

Castrol India'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
=5463.4/8149*365 / 4
=61.18

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.

Castrol India'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 )
=5463.4 / 15452.4
=0.35

* 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.


Castrol India Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Castrol India Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Castrol India'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.

Castrol India Inventory Turnover Chart

Castrol India Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Castrol India Quarterly Data
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Castrol India Inventory Turnover Calculation

Castrol India's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=31621.3 / ((5242.1 + 5463.4) / 2 )
=31621.3 / 5352.75
=5.91

Castrol India'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 )
=8149 / ((5463.4 + 0) / 1 )
=8149 / 5463.4
=1.49

* 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 1.49 mean?
Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.49 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Castrol India and its competitors.
Is Castrol India's Inventory Turnover too high?
Castrol India's current Inventory Turnover is 1.49. Overall, Castrol India has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castrol India's Inventory Turnover compare to MPC and VLO?
Castrol India's Inventory Turnover of 1.49 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Castrol India and its competitors. Castrol India's current Inventory Turnover is 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castrol India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹217.21, compared to a current price of ₹184.79 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.49. Castrol India's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.49 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 Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castrol India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹184.79 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹217.21. GuruFocus considers Castrol India to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CASTROLIND:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.49
  • GF Value™: ₹217.21 vs. price of ₹184.79 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Castrol India Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 500870:India
Address Mahakali Caves Road, Technopolis Knowledge Park, Andheri East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400093
Castrol India Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of automotive and industrial lubricants and related services. It sells its products under the Castrol brand. The company's reportable business segment consists of a single segment: lubricants. The majority of all revenue comes from India.
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