Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) Change In Inventory: €-442 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:ASAA Asahi Kasei Corp STU:ASAA
79 GF Score
Price €9.79
GF Value €6.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Asahi Kasei Change In Inventory?

Asahi Kasei STU:ASAA +0.99% 79 Change In Inventory is €-442 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ASAA with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Asahi Kasei's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €51 Mil. It means Asahi Kasei's inventory declined by €51 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Asahi Kasei's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-417 Mil. It means Asahi Kasei's inventory increased by €417 Mil from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Asahi Kasei's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,327 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Asahi Kasei's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 132.27.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Asahi Kasei's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.

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. Asahi Kasei's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98.


Asahi Kasei  (STU:ASAA) Change In Inventory Explanation

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

Asahi Kasei's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=4349.636/3000.684*365 / 4
=132.27

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

Asahi Kasei'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.

Asahi Kasei's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Asahi Kasei Change In Inventory Related Terms


Asahi Kasei Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asahi Kasei's Change In Inventory 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.

Asahi Kasei Change In Inventory Chart

Asahi Kasei Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Change In Inventory
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Asahi Kasei Quarterly Data
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Asahi Kasei 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 €-442 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of €-442 Mil mean?
Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) has a Change In Inventory of €-442 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Asahi Kasei and its competitors.
Is Asahi Kasei's Change In Inventory too high?
Asahi Kasei's current Change In Inventory is €-442 Mil. Overall, Asahi Kasei has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Kasei's Change In Inventory compare to HON and MMM?
Asahi Kasei's Change In Inventory of €-442 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Conglomerates 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 Asahi Kasei and its competitors. Asahi Kasei's current Change In Inventory is €-442 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.61, compared to a current price of €9.79 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is €-442 Mil. Asahi Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA), the current Change In Inventory is €-442 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 Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.79 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.61. GuruFocus considers Asahi Kasei to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ASAA:

  • Change In Inventory: €-442 Mil
  • GF Value™: €6.61 vs. price of €9.79 (48.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Asahi Kasei Business Description

Address 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0006
Asahi Kasei Corp is a Japanese industrial conglomerate mainly engaged in materials, housing, and healthcare businesses. The Health Care segment covers pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and critical care. The Housing segment includes housing and building materials businesses. The Material segment consists of environmental solutions, mobility & industry, AL business, and life innovation, such as digital solutions and comfort life. The Others segment includes plant and environmental engineering, research and information services, as well as staffing and placement businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material segment.
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