S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Inventory Turnover: 1.04 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:SCHAND S Chand and Co Ltd NSE:SCHAND
67 GF Score
Price ₹148.94
GF Value ₹266.93
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is S Chand and Co Inventory Turnover?

S Chand and Co NSE:SCHAND -0.26% 67 Inventory Turnover is 1.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCHAND with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹266.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. S Chand and Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,698 Mil. S Chand and Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,634 Mil. S Chand and Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. S Chand and Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 87.80.

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. S Chand and Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30.

S Chand and Co  (NSE:SCHAND) 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.

S Chand and Co'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
=1633.77/1698.03*365 / 4
=87.80

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.

S Chand and Co'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 )
=1633.77 / 5478.24
=0.30

* 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.

S Chand and Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

S Chand and Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for S Chand and Co'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.

S Chand and Co Inventory Turnover Chart

S Chand and Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
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S Chand and Co 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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S Chand and Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

S Chand and Co'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 )
=2566.55 / ((1400.93 + 1633.77) / 2 )
=2566.55 / 1517.35
=1.69

S Chand and Co'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 )
=1698.03 / ((0 + 1633.77) / 1 )
=1698.03 / 1633.77
=1.04

* 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 1.04 mean?
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.04 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on S Chand and Co and its competitors.
Is S Chand and Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
S Chand and Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.04. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's Inventory Turnover compare to NYT and WLY?
S Chand and Co's Inventory Turnover of 1.04 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Media - Diversified 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. S Chand and Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹266.93, compared to a current price of ₹148.94 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.04. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.04 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹148.94 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹266.93. GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.04
  • GF Value™: ₹266.93 vs. price of ₹148.94 (44.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

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

S Chand and Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 540497:India
Address Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate, A-27, 2nd Floor, New Delhi, IND, 110044
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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