Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) Days Inventory: 49.95 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BKK:UKEM Union Petrochemical PCL BKK:UKEM
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What is Union Petrochemical PCL Days Inventory?

Union Petrochemical PCL BKK:UKEM +10.34% 48 Days Inventory is 49.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 53.31. GuruFocus rates BKK:UKEM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks better than 73.51% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Union Petrochemical PCL's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿316 Mil. Union Petrochemical PCL's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿578 Mil. Hence, Union Petrochemical PCL's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.95.

The historical rank and industry rank for Union Petrochemical PCL's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:UKEM' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.54   Med: 53.31   Max: 66.75
Current: 53.37

During the past 13 years, Union Petrochemical PCL's highest Days Inventory was 66.75. The lowest was 43.54. And the median was 53.31.

BKK:UKEM's Days Inventory is ranked better than
73.51% of 1540 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.165 vs BKK:UKEM: 53.37

Union Petrochemical PCL's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (48.16) to Mar. 2026 (49.95). It might indicate that Union Petrochemical PCL's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Union Petrochemical PCL's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.83.

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. Union Petrochemical PCL's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.


Union Petrochemical PCL  (BKK:UKEM) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

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

Union Petrochemical PCL's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

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.

Union Petrochemical PCL's Inventory to Revenue for the three months 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Union Petrochemical PCL Days Inventory Related Terms


Union Petrochemical PCL Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union Petrochemical PCL's Days 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.

Union Petrochemical PCL Days Inventory Chart

Union Petrochemical PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Union Petrochemical PCL 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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BKK:UKEM vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Union Petrochemical PCL's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Union Petrochemical PCL Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Union Petrochemical PCL's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Union Petrochemical PCL's Days Inventory falls into.


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Union Petrochemical PCL Days Inventory Calculation

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

Union Petrochemical PCL's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (334.901 + 300.095) / 2 ) / 2267.875*365
=317.498 / 2267.875*365
=51.10

Union Petrochemical PCL's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (300.095 + 332.66) / 2 ) / 577.931*365 / 4
=316.3775 / 577.931*365 / 4
=49.95

* 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 Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 49.95 mean?
Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) has a Days Inventory of 49.95 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.31. Over the past decade, Union Petrochemical PCL's Days Inventory has ranged from 43.54 to 66.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #408 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL's Days Inventory too high?
Union Petrochemical PCL's current Days Inventory of 49.95 is near median its 10-year median of 53.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.54 to a high of 66.75. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.17. Union Petrochemical PCL's value of 49.95 is 37.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #408 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Union Petrochemical PCL has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Petrochemical PCL's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #408 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Union Petrochemical PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.17. Union Petrochemical PCL's value of 49.95 is 37.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Union Petrochemical PCL's own Days Inventory has ranged from 43.54 to 66.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.31 vs. the industry median of 80.17, Union Petrochemical PCL has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.17, based on 1,540 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Union Petrochemical PCL's current Days Inventory of 49.95 is 37.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Petrochemical PCL's current Days Inventory is 49.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.71, compared to a current price of ฿1.28 — trading 80.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 49.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.31 and 37.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.17. Union Petrochemical PCL's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM), the current Days Inventory is 49.95 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿1.28 is trading 80.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.71. GuruFocus considers Union Petrochemical PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:UKEM:

  • Days Inventory: 49.95 (near median its 10-year median of 53.31)
  • GF Value™: ฿0.71 vs. price of ฿1.28 (80.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.7% below the Chemicals median (#408 of 1540)

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


Union Petrochemical PCL Business Description

Address 728 Boromratchonnee Road, Union House Building, Kwang Bangbumru, Khet Bang Phalt, Bangkok, THA, 10700
Union Petrochemical PCL is principally engaged in the import and distribution of chemical products. The company is organized into three reportable segments: Commodity Chemicals segment, Specialty Chemicals segment, and Other segment. Some of its products are Methanol, Isopropyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, N-Butanol, Solvents 3040, Toluene, Mixed Xylene, Solvesso 100 Fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate and Butyl, among others. The company has diversified into the logistics and storage sector. The group operates solely in Thailand and derives key revenue from the Commodity chemicals segment. The Group's business is operated in Thailand.
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