Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET) Inventory Turnover: 8.76 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:PETRONET Petronet LNG Ltd NSE:PETRONET
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Price ₹285.00
GF Value ₹253.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Petronet LNG Inventory Turnover?

Petronet LNG NSE:PETRONET +0.05% 85 Inventory Turnover is 8.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PETRONET with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹253.24 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Petronet LNG's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹79,515 Mil. Petronet LNG's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹9,072 Mil. Petronet LNG's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.76.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Petronet LNG's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.41.

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. Petronet LNG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.


Petronet LNG  (NSE:PETRONET) 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.

Petronet LNG'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
=9072/79515.1*365 / 4
=10.41

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.

Petronet LNG'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 )
=9072 / 94420.9
=0.10

* 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.


Petronet LNG Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Petronet LNG Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petronet LNG'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.

Petronet LNG Inventory Turnover Chart

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

Petronet LNG'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 )
=379583.3 / ((12044.2 + 9072) / 2 )
=379583.3 / 10558.1
=35.95

Petronet LNG'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 )
=79515.1 / ((0 + 9072) / 1 )
=79515.1 / 9072
=8.76

* 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 8.76 mean?
Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET) has a Inventory Turnover of 8.76 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Petronet LNG and its competitors.
Is Petronet LNG's Inventory Turnover too high?
Petronet LNG's current Inventory Turnover is 8.76. Overall, Petronet LNG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petronet LNG's Inventory Turnover compare to MPC and VLO?
Petronet LNG's Inventory Turnover of 8.76 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 Petronet LNG and its competitors. Petronet LNG's current Inventory Turnover is 8.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petronet LNG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹253.24, compared to a current price of ₹285.00 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 8.76. Petronet LNG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET), the current Inventory Turnover is 8.76 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 Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronet LNG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹285.00 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹253.24. GuruFocus considers Petronet LNG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PETRONET:

  • Inventory Turnover: 8.76
  • GF Value™: ₹253.24 vs. price of ₹285.00 (12.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Petronet LNG Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 532522:India
Address Babar Road, Barakhamba Lane, World Trade Centre, 1st Floor, New Delhi, IND, 110001
Petronet LNG Ltd is an oil and gas refining and marketing company formed by the government of India. The company operates liquified natural gas receiving and regasification terminals across India. Through its terminals, it also offers tolling services and re-loading terminals. The company has a single operating segment which is Natural Gas Business. Petronet LNG also owns a solid cargo port at Dahej with facilities to import and export products such as steel, coal, and fertilizer in bulk. Sales are largely composed of regasified liquefied natural gas and the majority of its revenue is derived from India.
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