Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) Days Inventory: 195.10 (As of Sep. 2025) — 641% Above Median

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FRA:JY5 Microwave Chemical Co Ltd FRA:JY5
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What is Microwave Chemical Co Days Inventory?

Microwave Chemical Co FRA:JY5 +0.50% 70 Days Inventory is 195.10 as of Sep. 2025, which is 641% above its 10-year median of 26.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:JY5 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.47. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Microwave Chemical Co ranks worse than 88.46% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Microwave Chemical Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €2.26 Mil. Microwave Chemical Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €2.11 Mil. Hence, Microwave Chemical Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 195.10.

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

FRA:JY5' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.85   Med: 26.33   Max: 310.38
Current: 186.22

During the past 7 years, Microwave Chemical Co's highest Days Inventory was 310.38. The lowest was 9.85. And the median was 26.33.

FRA:JY5's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
88.46% of 1542 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.37 vs FRA:JY5: 186.22

Microwave Chemical Co's Days Inventory declined from Sep. 2024 (545.32) to Sep. 2025 (195.10).

Warning Sign:

If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Microwave Chemical Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.94.

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. Microwave Chemical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.15.


Microwave Chemical Co  (FRA:JY5) 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.

Microwave Chemical Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 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.

Microwave Chemical Co's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 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.


Microwave Chemical Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Microwave Chemical Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microwave Chemical 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.

Microwave Chemical Co Days Inventory Chart

Microwave Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 27.85 25.62 84.45 309.26 262.84

Microwave Chemical Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar20 Mar21 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 85.65 545.32 137.44 195.10 125.52

FRA:JY5 vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Microwave Chemical 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.


Microwave Chemical Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Microwave Chemical Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Microwave Chemical Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1.871 + 3.738) / 2 ) / 3.31*365
=2.8045 / 3.31*365
=309.26

Microwave Chemical Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (3.738 + 0.782) / 2 ) / 2.114*365 / 2
=2.26 / 2.114*365 / 2
=195.10

* 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 195.10 mean?
Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) has a Days Inventory of 195.10 as of Sep. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Microwave Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 641% above median its historical median of 26.33. Over the past decade, Microwave Chemical Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.85 to 310.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Microwave Chemical Co ranks #1364 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is Microwave Chemical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Microwave Chemical Co's current Days Inventory of 195.10 is 641% above median its 10-year median of 26.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.85 to a high of 310.38. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Microwave Chemical Co's value of 195.10 is 142.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microwave Chemical Co ranks #1364 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Microwave Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microwave Chemical Co's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Microwave Chemical Co ranks #1364 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This places Microwave Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Microwave Chemical Co's value of 195.10 is 142.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Microwave Chemical Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.85 to 310.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.33 vs. the industry median of 80.37, Microwave Chemical 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 80.37, 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. Microwave Chemical Co's current Days Inventory of 195.10 is 142.8% 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 Microwave Chemical Co 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. Microwave Chemical Co's current Days Inventory is 195.10, which is 641% above median its own 10-year median of 26.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microwave Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) has a current Days Inventory of 195.10. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.47, compared to a current price of €3.99 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 195.10, which is 641% above median its 10-year median of 26.33 and 142.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.37. Microwave Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5), the current Days Inventory is 195.10 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microwave Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.99 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.47.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JY5:

  • Days Inventory: 195.10 (641% above median its 10-year median of 26.33)
  • GF Value™: €4.47 vs. price of €3.99 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 142.8% above the Chemicals median (#1364 of 1542)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JY5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Microwave Chemical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9227:Japan
Address 1-6-1 Hirabayashi Minami, Suminoe Ward, Osaka, JPN
Microwave Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in providing solutions from research and development to engineering, utilizing a microwave chemistry technology platform.
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