DENKF (Denka Co) Days Inventory: 172.16 (As of Mar. 2026) — 64% Above Median


DENKF Denka Co Ltd DENKF
68 GF Score
Price $28.00
GF Value $12.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Denka Co Days Inventory?

Denka Co DENKF 68 Days Inventory is 172.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 104.66. GuruFocus rates DENKF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Chemicals companies, Denka Co ranks worse than 83.86% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Denka Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $820 Mil. Denka Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $435 Mil. Hence, Denka Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 172.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for Denka Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

DENKF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 79.95   Med: 104.66   Max: 162.3
Current: 159.36

During the past 13 years, Denka Co's highest Days Inventory was 162.30. The lowest was 79.95. And the median was 104.66.

DENKF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
83.86% of 1543 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63 vs DENKF: 159.36

Denka Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (148.18) to Mar. 2026 (172.16). It might indicate that Denka Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Denka Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.

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. Denka Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.39.


Denka Co  (OTCPK:DENKF) 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.

Denka Co'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.

Denka Co'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.


Denka Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Denka Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Denka Co'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.

Denka Co Days Inventory Chart

Denka Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Denka Co 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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DENKF vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Denka Co'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.


Denka Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Denka Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Denka Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Denka Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (875.527 + 802.835) / 2 ) / 1827.49*365
=839.181 / 1827.49*365
=167.61

Denka Co'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
=( (837.02 + 802.835) / 2 ) / 434.584*365 / 4
=819.9275 / 434.584*365 / 4
=172.16

* 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 172.16 mean?
Denka Co (DENKF) has a Days Inventory of 172.16 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Denka Co and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 104.66. Over the past decade, Denka Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 79.95 to 162.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #1294 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Denka Co's Days Inventory too high?
Denka Co's current Days Inventory of 172.16 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 104.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 79.95 to a high of 162.30. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Denka Co's value of 172.16 is 113.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #1294 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Denka Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Denka Co's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #1294 out of 1543 companies for Days Inventory. This places Denka Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Denka Co's value of 172.16 is 113.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Denka Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 79.95 to 162.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 104.66 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Denka Co 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. Denka Co's current Days Inventory of 172.16 is 113.5% 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 Denka Co 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. Denka Co's current Days Inventory is 172.16, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 104.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Denka Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denka Co (DENKF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.13, compared to a current price of $28.00 — trading 130.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 172.16, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 104.66 and 113.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Denka Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 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 Denka Co (DENKF), the current Days Inventory is 172.16 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 Denka Co (DENKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denka Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $28.00 is trading 130.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.13. GuruFocus considers Denka Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DENKF:

  • Days Inventory: 172.16 (64% above median its 10-year median of 104.66)
  • GF Value™: $12.13 vs. price of $28.00 (130.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 113.5% above the Chemicals median (#1294 of 1543)

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


Denka Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4061:JapanDIK:Germany
Address Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, 1-1, Nihonbashi-Muromachi, 2-Chome Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8338
Denka Co Ltd manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The elastomers and performance plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells rubber products used by the automotive industry and plastics used to manufacture electronics including televisions. The infrastructure and social solutions segment sells cement and fertilizer to the construction and building industries. The electronics and innovative products segment sells film, and resins used by the electronics industry. The life science and environment products segment sells housing materials including rain gutters, plastic food packaging materials, and industrial materials including electrical tape.
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