Elkem ASAFRA:1DP -0.22%62 Days Inventory is 224.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 147.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:1DP with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Chemicals companies, Elkem ASA ranks worse than 94.36% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Elkem ASA's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €496 Mil. Elkem ASA's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €202 Mil.
Hence, Elkem ASA's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 224.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elkem ASA's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1DP'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 125.41 Med: 147.78 Max: 304.9
Current: 266.43
During the past 12 years, Elkem ASA's highest Days Inventory was 304.90. The lowest was 125.41. And the median was 147.78.
FRA:1DP's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 94.36% of 1543
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs FRA:1DP: 266.43
Elkem ASA's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (277.81) to Mar. 2026 (224.60).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Elkem ASA's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.
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.
Elkem ASA's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.39.
Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) 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.
Elkem ASA'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.
Elkem ASA'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.
Elkem ASA Days Inventory Related Terms
Elkem ASA Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elkem ASA'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.
FRA:1DP vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Elkem ASA'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.
Elkem ASA Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Elkem ASA's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elkem ASA'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.
Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) has a Days Inventory of 224.60 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Elkem ASA and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 147.78. Over the past decade, Elkem ASA's Days Inventory has ranged from 125.41 to 304.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #1456 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Elkem ASA's Days Inventory too high?
Elkem ASA's current Days Inventory of 224.60 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 147.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 125.41 to a high of 304.90. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Elkem ASA's value of 224.60 is 178.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #1456 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Elkem ASA has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elkem ASA's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #1456 out of 1543 companies for Days Inventory. This places Elkem ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Elkem ASA's value of 224.60 is 178.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Elkem ASA's own Days Inventory has ranged from 125.41 to 304.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 147.78 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Elkem ASA 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. Elkem ASA's current Days Inventory of 224.60 is 178.6% 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 Elkem ASA 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. Elkem ASA's current Days Inventory is 224.60, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 147.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elkem ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.68, compared to a current price of €2.70 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 224.60, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 147.78 and 178.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Elkem ASA's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP), the current Days Inventory is 224.60 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 Elkem ASA (FRA:1DP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.70 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.68.
GuruFocus considers Elkem ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1DP:
Days Inventory: 224.60 (52% above median its 10-year median of 147.78)
GF Value™: €1.68 vs. price of €2.70 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 178.6% above the Chemicals median (#1456 of 1543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1DP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elkem ASA offers material solutions that shape a more sustainable future. The company develops silicones, silicon products, and carbon solutions by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy, and human ingenuity. The group helps its customers create and improve essential innovations in electric mobility, digital communications, health, and personal care, as well as in smarter, more sustainable cities. It has three reportable segments, namely Silicones, Silicon Products, and Carbon Solutions. It generates the majority of the revenue from the Silicones segment.
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