Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Change In Inventory: ₨2,824 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:EPCL Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd KAR:EPCL
56 GF Score
Price ₨33.77
GF Value ₨46.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Engro Polymer & Chemicals Change In Inventory?

Engro Polymer & Chemicals KAR:EPCL +3.18% 56 Change In Inventory is ₨2,824 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPCL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨46.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-2,225 Mil. It means Engro Polymer & Chemicals's inventory increased by ₨2,225 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₨2,481 Mil. It means Engro Polymer & Chemicals's inventory declined by ₨2,481 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨18,342 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 80.06.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.14.

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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.


Engro Polymer & Chemicals  (KAR:EPCL) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=17229.8345/19638.713*365 / 4
=80.06

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3. 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.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=17229.8345 / 22182.148
=0.78

* 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.


Engro Polymer & Chemicals Change In Inventory Related Terms


Engro Polymer & Chemicals Change In Inventory Historical Data

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* 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.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Change In Inventory Chart

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Inventory
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Engro Polymer & Chemicals 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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Engro Polymer & Chemicals Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨2,824 Mil.

* 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.

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What does a Change In Inventory of ₨2,824 Mil mean?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a Change In Inventory of ₨2,824 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Change In Inventory too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current Change In Inventory is ₨2,824 Mil. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Change In Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Change In Inventory of ₨2,824 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Inventory for a Chemicals company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Change In Inventory is ₨2,824 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.19, compared to a current price of ₨33.77 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is ₨2,824 Mil. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current Change In Inventory is ₨2,824 Mil 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨33.77 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.19. GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:

  • Change In Inventory: ₨2,824 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₨46.19 vs. price of ₨33.77 (26.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Engro Polymer & Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges EPCLPS.PFD:Pakistan
Address Marine Drive, 8th Floor, The Harbour Front Building, HC No 3, Marine Drive, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75600
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
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