Sapphire Foods India (NSE:SAPPHIRE) Inventory Turnover: 3.19 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:SAPPHIRE Sapphire Foods India Ltd NSE:SAPPHIRE
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Price ₹182.08
GF Value ₹368.01
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What is Sapphire Foods India Inventory Turnover?

Sapphire Foods India NSE:SAPPHIRE +0.40% 73 Inventory Turnover is 3.19 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SAPPHIRE with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹368.01 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Sapphire Foods India's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,583 Mil. Sapphire Foods India's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,123 Mil. Sapphire Foods India's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.19.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Sapphire Foods India's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.60.

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. Sapphire Foods India's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.

Sapphire Foods India  (NSE:SAPPHIRE) 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.

Sapphire Foods 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
=1123/3582.97*365 / 4
=28.60

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.

Sapphire Foods 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 )
=1123 / 7922.23
=0.14

* 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.

Sapphire Foods India Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Sapphire Foods India Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sapphire Foods 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.

Sapphire Foods India Inventory Turnover Chart

Sapphire Foods India Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
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Sapphire Foods India Quarterly Data
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Sapphire Foods India Inventory Turnover Calculation

Sapphire Foods India'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 )
=15883.46 / ((956.14 + 1123) / 2 )
=15883.46 / 1039.57
=15.28

Sapphire Foods 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 )
=3582.97 / ((0 + 1123) / 1 )
=3582.97 / 1123
=3.19

* 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 3.19 mean?
Sapphire Foods India (NSE:SAPPHIRE) has a Inventory Turnover of 3.19 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Sapphire Foods India and its competitors.
Is Sapphire Foods India's Inventory Turnover too high?
Sapphire Foods India's current Inventory Turnover is 3.19. Overall, Sapphire Foods India has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapphire Foods India's Inventory Turnover compare to MCD and SBUX?
Sapphire Foods India's Inventory Turnover of 3.19 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Restaurants 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 Sapphire Foods India and its competitors. Sapphire Foods India's current Inventory Turnover is 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapphire Foods India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapphire Foods India (NSE:SAPPHIRE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹368.01, compared to a current price of ₹182.08 — trading 50.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 3.19. Sapphire Foods India's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sapphire Foods India (NSE:SAPPHIRE), the current Inventory Turnover is 3.19 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 Sapphire Foods India (NSE:SAPPHIRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapphire Foods India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹182.08 is trading 50.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹368.01. GuruFocus considers Sapphire Foods India to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SAPPHIRE:

  • Inventory Turnover: 3.19
  • GF Value™: ₹368.01 vs. price of ₹182.08 (50.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Sapphire Foods India Business Description

Other Exchanges 543397:India
Address Mindspace, Link Road, 702, Prism Tower, A Wing, Goregaon (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 062
Sapphire Foods India Ltd is a franchisee of Yum! Brands in the Indian subcontinent, with a track record of operating more than four hundred KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell restaurants across India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Its business activity majorly falls within a single business and geographical segment, which is Food and Beverages. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Restaurant sales. The company also generates a small portion of its revenue from sales to Airport dealers/ franchisees, Scrap sales & others, and Alliance Income.
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