DaicelDACHF -0.12%84 Days Inventory is 139.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 146.77. GuruFocus rates DACHF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Chemicals companies, Daicel ranks worse than 82.11% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Daicel's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,141 Mil. Daicel's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $746 Mil.
Hence, Daicel's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 139.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daicel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
DACHF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 117.62 Med: 146.77 Max: 164.61
Current: 152.47
During the past 13 years, Daicel's highest Days Inventory was 164.61. The lowest was 117.62. And the median was 146.77.
DACHF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 82.11% of 1543
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs DACHF: 152.47
Daicel's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (148.07) to Mar. 2026 (139.63).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Daicel's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.
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.
Daicel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.
Daicel (OTCPK:DACHF) 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.
Daicel'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.
Daicel'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.
Daicel Days Inventory Related Terms
Daicel Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daicel'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Daicel'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.
Daicel Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daicel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daicel's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Daicel (DACHF) has a Days Inventory of 139.63 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Daicel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 146.77. Over the past decade, Daicel's Days Inventory has ranged from 117.62 to 164.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #1267 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Daicel's Days Inventory too high?
Daicel's current Days Inventory of 139.63 is near median its 10-year median of 146.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 117.62 to a high of 164.61. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Daicel's value of 139.63 is 73.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daicel ranks #1267 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daicel has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daicel's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #1267 out of 1543 companies for Days Inventory. This places Daicel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Daicel's value of 139.63 is 73.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Daicel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 117.62 to 164.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 146.77 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Daicel has consistently been above 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 80.63, based on 1,543 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. Daicel's current Days Inventory of 139.63 is 73.2% above 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 Daicel and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daicel's current Days Inventory is 139.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 146.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daicel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel (DACHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.99, compared to a current price of $8.00 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 139.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 146.77 and 73.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Daicel's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Daicel (DACHF), the current Days Inventory is 139.63 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 Daicel (DACHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.00 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.99.
GuruFocus considers Daicel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DACHF:
Days Inventory: 139.63 (near median its 10-year median of 146.77)
GF Value™: $9.99 vs. price of $8.00 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.2% above the Chemicals median (#1267 of 1543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DACHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daicel Corp is a Japanese chemical company engaged in engineering plastics, materials, medical health care, safety, smart materials, & other businesses. The company operates through five segments. The Engineering Plastics segment includes polyacetal resins, PET resins, liquid crystal polymers, and related products. The Material segment covers acetic acid, derivatives, acetate tow, cellulose acetate, and cosmetic raw materials. The Medical Health Care segment provides enantiomer separation columns and health food materials. The Safety segment offers inflators for automobile airbags and circuit breakers, while the Smart segment handles caprolactone derivatives, epoxy compounds, semiconductor materials, and functional films. The Others segment includes membranes and transportation warehouses.
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