Sarthak Metals (NSE:SMLT) Inventory Turnover: 1.28 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:SMLT Sarthak Metals Ltd NSE:SMLT
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Price ₹66.61
GF Value ₹119.73
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What is Sarthak Metals Inventory Turnover?

Sarthak Metals NSE:SMLT -1.27% 63 Inventory Turnover is 1.28 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SMLT with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹119.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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. Sarthak Metals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹494 Mil. Sarthak Metals's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹385 Mil. Sarthak Metals's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Sarthak Metals's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.08.

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. Sarthak Metals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.

Sarthak Metals  (NSE:SMLT) 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.

Sarthak Metals'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
=384.5025/493.596*365 / 4
=71.08

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.

Sarthak Metals'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 )
=384.5025 / 619.9
=0.62

* 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.

Sarthak Metals Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Sarthak Metals Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sarthak Metals'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.

Sarthak Metals Inventory Turnover Chart

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

Sarthak Metals'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 )
=1530.021 / ((274.211 + 392.429) / 2 )
=1530.021 / 333.32
=4.59

Sarthak Metals'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 )
=493.596 / ((376.576 + 392.429) / 2 )
=493.596 / 384.5025
=1.28

* 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 1.28 mean?
Sarthak Metals (NSE:SMLT) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.28 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Sarthak Metals and its competitors.
Is Sarthak Metals' Inventory Turnover too high?
Sarthak Metals' current Inventory Turnover is 1.28. Overall, Sarthak Metals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarthak Metals' Inventory Turnover compare to CRS and ATI?
Sarthak Metals' Inventory Turnover of 1.28 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Industrial Products 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 Sarthak Metals and its competitors. Sarthak Metals's current Inventory Turnover is 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarthak Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarthak Metals (NSE:SMLT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹119.73, compared to a current price of ₹66.61 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.28. Sarthak Metals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Sarthak Metals (NSE:SMLT), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.28 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 Sarthak Metals (NSE:SMLT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarthak Metals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹66.61 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹119.73. GuruFocus considers Sarthak Metals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SMLT:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.28
  • GF Value™: ₹119.73 vs. price of ₹66.61 (44.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Sarthak Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges 540393:India
Address B.B.C. Colony, G.E. Road, Near Bhilai ITI, Khursipar, Bhilai, CT, IND, 490011
Sarthak Metals Ltd focuses on precision metallurgy, enhancing steel manufacturing processes, and providing industrial welding consumables. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of a wide variety of cored wires, ferroalloys, and aluminum flipping coils, providing products and solutions that are targeted to attaining precision in metallurgy and fine-tuning of steel manufacturing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of products within India.
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