Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Days Inventory: 121.78 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Above Median


FRA:HCY Holland Colours FRA:HCY
69 GF Score
Price €84.00
GF Value €95.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Holland Colours Days Inventory?

Holland Colours FRA:HCY +1.20% 69 Days Inventory is 121.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 97.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Chemicals companies, Holland Colours ranks worse than 69.6% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Holland Colours's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.1 Mil. Holland Colours's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.1 Mil. Hence, Holland Colours's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 121.78.

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

FRA:HCY' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 77.14   Med: 97.99   Max: 114.64
Current: 114.64

During the past 13 years, Holland Colours's highest Days Inventory was 114.64. The lowest was 77.14. And the median was 97.99.

FRA:HCY's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
69.6% of 1543 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63 vs FRA:HCY: 114.64

Holland Colours's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (115.01) to Mar. 2026 (121.78). It might indicate that Holland Colours's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Holland Colours's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.50.

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. Holland Colours's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.


Holland Colours  (FRA:HCY) 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.

Holland Colours's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Holland Colours's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


Holland Colours Days Inventory Related Terms


Holland Colours Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holland Colours'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.

Holland Colours Days Inventory Chart

Holland Colours Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 103.00 104.86 102.91 105.61 112.18

Holland Colours Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 103.46 102.77 115.01 110.54 121.78

FRA:HCY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Holland Colours'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.


Holland Colours Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Holland Colours's Days Inventory falls into.


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Holland Colours Days Inventory Calculation

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

Holland Colours'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
=( (17.668 + 17.474) / 2 ) / 57.173*365
=17.571 / 57.173*365
=112.18

Holland Colours'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (18.73 + 17.474) / 2 ) / 27.128*365 / 2
=18.102 / 27.128*365 / 2
=121.78

* 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 121.78 mean?
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a Days Inventory of 121.78 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Holland Colours and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 97.99. Over the past decade, Holland Colours' Days Inventory has ranged from 77.14 to 114.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #1074 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Holland Colours' Days Inventory too high?
Holland Colours' current Days Inventory of 121.78 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 97.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 77.14 to a high of 114.64. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Holland Colours' value of 121.78 is 51% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #1074 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Holland Colours has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holland Colours' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #1074 out of 1543 companies for Days Inventory. This places Holland Colours in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Holland Colours' value of 121.78 is 51% above this benchmark. Historically, Holland Colours' own Days Inventory has ranged from 77.14 to 114.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.99 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Holland Colours 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. Holland Colours's current Days Inventory of 121.78 is 51% 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 Holland Colours 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. Holland Colours's current Days Inventory is 121.78, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 97.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holland Colours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.22, compared to a current price of €84.00 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 121.78, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 97.99 and 51% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Holland Colours' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY), the current Days Inventory is 121.78 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €84.00 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €95.22. GuruFocus considers Holland Colours to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HCY:

  • Days Inventory: 121.78 (24% above median its 10-year median of 97.99)
  • GF Value™: €95.22 vs. price of €84.00 (11.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51% above the Chemicals median (#1074 of 1543)

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


Holland Colours Business Description

Address Halvemaanweg 1, P.O. Box 720, Apeldoorn, GE, NLD, 7323 RW
Holland Colours manufactures, distributes and sells colour concentrates. The company's solutions are TINTMASK, HOLCOBATCH CLASSIC, VISCOBOOST, TASTEGUARD, HOLCOMER THERMOSTRETCH, CIRCSTAB, FASTHEAT, MARKIT, HOLCOPEARL REWHITE, SORT, NATURAL COLLECTION, REVIVE COLOURS, etc. Its markets and key segments are PACKAGING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, COATINGS & SEALANTS, OTHER HIGH-END APPLICATIONS. The company has three segments EMEIA, Americas, and Asia. The company generates majority of revenue from EMEIA.
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