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Microwave Chemical CoFRA:JY5 +0.67%32 Days Inventory is 98.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 254% above its 10-year median of 27.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:JY5 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,547 Chemicals companies, Microwave Chemical Co ranks better than 87.2% on this metric.
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
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.93.
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
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.
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
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.
Microwave Chemical 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.
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.
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.
* 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 (FRA:JY5) has a Days Inventory of 98.10 as of Mar. 2026. 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 254% above median its historical median of 27.74. 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 #198 out of 1547 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Microwave Chemical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Microwave Chemical Co's current Days Inventory of 98.10 is 254% above median its 10-year median of 27.74. 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 80.42. Microwave Chemical Co's value of 98.10 is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microwave Chemical Co ranks #198 out of 1547 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Microwave Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, 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 #198 out of 1547 companies for Days Inventory. This places Microwave Chemical Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.42. Microwave Chemical Co's value of 98.10 is 22% 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 27.74 vs. the industry median of 80.42, 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 80.42, based on 1,547 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 98.10 is 22% 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 80.42 — 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 98.10, which is 254% above median its own 10-year median of 27.74. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.09, compared to a current price of €4.49 — trading 114.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 98.10, which is 254% above median its 10-year median of 27.74 and 22% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.42. Microwave Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 8 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 98.10 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 Microwave Chemical Co (FRA:JY5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microwave Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.49 is trading 114.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.09.
GuruFocus considers Microwave Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JY5:
Days Inventory: 98.10 (254% above median its 10-year median of 27.74)
GF Value™: €2.09 vs. price of €4.49 (114.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22% above the Chemicals median (#198 of 1547)
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 Ltd is engaged in providing solutions from research and development to engineering, utilizing a microwave chemistry technology platform.
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