WKCMF (Wacker Chemie AG) Change In Inventory: $223 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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WKCMF Wacker Chemie AG WKCMF
64 GF Score
Price $106.52
GF Value $87.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wacker Chemie AG Change In Inventory?

Wacker Chemie AG WKCMF +1.21% 64 Change In Inventory is $223 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WKCMF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Wacker Chemie AG's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6 Mil. It means Wacker Chemie AG's inventory declined by $6 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Wacker Chemie AG's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $194 Mil. It means Wacker Chemie AG's inventory declined by $194 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Wacker Chemie AG's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,667 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Wacker Chemie AG's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 111.55.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Wacker Chemie AG's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.82.

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. Wacker Chemie AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.


Wacker Chemie AG  (OTCPK:WKCMF) Change In Inventory Explanation

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

Wacker Chemie AG's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=1676.034/1370.983*365 / 4
=111.55

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

Wacker Chemie AG'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.

Wacker Chemie AG'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.


Wacker Chemie AG Change In Inventory Related Terms


Wacker Chemie AG Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wacker Chemie AG's Change In Inventory can be seen below:

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Wacker Chemie AG Change In Inventory Chart

Wacker Chemie AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Inventory
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Wacker Chemie AG Quarterly Data
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Wacker Chemie AG 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 $223 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 $223 Mil mean?
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a Change In Inventory of $223 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's Change In Inventory too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current Change In Inventory is $223 Mil. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's Change In Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
Wacker Chemie AG's Change In Inventory of $223 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 Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. Wacker Chemie AG's current Change In Inventory is $223 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.10, compared to a current price of $106.52 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is $223 Mil. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current Change In Inventory is $223 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $106.52 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $87.10. GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WKCMF:

  • Change In Inventory: $223 Mil
  • GF Value™: $87.10 vs. price of $106.52 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Wacker Chemie AG Business Description

Address Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4, Munich, BY, DEU, 81737
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
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