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CelaneseFRA:DG3 -3.91%69 Days Inventory is 109.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 82.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:DG3 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Celanese ranks worse than 67.32% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Celanese's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,936 Mil. Celanese's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,617 Mil.
Hence, Celanese's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 109.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Celanese's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DG3'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.87 Med: 82.72 Max: 112.98
Current: 109.47
During the past 13 years, Celanese's highest Days Inventory was 112.98. The lowest was 63.87. And the median was 82.72.
FRA:DG3's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 67.32% of 1542
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.37
vs FRA:DG3: 109.47
Celanese's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (111.19) to Mar. 2026 (109.26).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Celanese's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84.
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.
Celanese's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.96.
Celanese (FRA:DG3) 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.
Celanese'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.
Celanese'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.
Celanese Days Inventory Related Terms
Celanese Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Celanese'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:DG3 vs OLN, HUN, REX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Celanese'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.
Celanese Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Celanese's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Celanese'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.
Celanese (FRA:DG3) has a Days Inventory of 109.26 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Celanese and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 82.72. Over the past decade, Celanese's Days Inventory has ranged from 63.87 to 112.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #1038 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Celanese's Days Inventory too high?
Celanese's current Days Inventory of 109.26 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 82.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.87 to a high of 112.98. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Celanese's value of 109.26 is 35.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Celanese ranks #1038 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Celanese has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celanese's Days Inventory compare to OLN and HUN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #1038 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This places Celanese in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Celanese's value of 109.26 is 35.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Celanese's own Days Inventory has ranged from 63.87 to 112.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 82.72 vs. the industry median of 80.37, Celanese 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 80.37, based on 1,542 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. Celanese's current Days Inventory of 109.26 is 35.9% 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 Celanese and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Celanese's current Days Inventory is 109.26, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 82.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celanese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese (FRA:DG3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.42, compared to a current price of €39.37 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 109.26, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 82.72 and 35.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.37. Celanese's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3), the current Days Inventory is 109.26 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €39.37 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €60.42.
GuruFocus considers Celanese to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DG3:
Days Inventory: 109.26 (32% above median its 10-year median of 82.72)
GF Value™: €60.42 vs. price of €39.37 (34.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.9% above the Chemicals median (#1038 of 1542)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DG3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
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