Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Days Inventory: 32.73 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Above Median


FRA:KWI Kurita Water Industries Ltd FRA:KWI
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Price €49.84
GF Value €34.43
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What is Kurita Water Industries Days Inventory?

Kurita Water Industries FRA:KWI +2.34% 90 Days Inventory is 32.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 23.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:KWI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Kurita Water Industries ranks better than 94.51% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kurita Water Industries's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €117 Mil. Kurita Water Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €325 Mil. Hence, Kurita Water Industries's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kurita Water Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:KWI' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.13   Med: 23.21   Max: 31.11
Current: 30.86

During the past 13 years, Kurita Water Industries's highest Days Inventory was 31.11. The lowest was 18.13. And the median was 23.21.

FRA:KWI's Days Inventory is ranked better than
94.51% of 2968 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47 vs FRA:KWI: 30.86

Kurita Water Industries's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (28.96) to Mar. 2026 (32.73). It might indicate that Kurita Water Industries's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kurita Water Industries's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.79.

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. Kurita Water Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.


Kurita Water Industries  (FRA:KWI) 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.

Kurita Water Industries'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.

Kurita Water Industries'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.


Kurita Water Industries Days Inventory Related Terms


Kurita Water Industries Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kurita Water Industries'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.

Kurita Water Industries Days Inventory Chart

Kurita Water Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Kurita Water Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:KWI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Kurita Water Industries'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.


Kurita Water Industries Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kurita Water Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kurita Water Industries's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kurita Water Industries Days Inventory Calculation

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

Kurita Water Industries'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
=( (128.569 + 110.941) / 2 ) / 1361.338*365
=119.755 / 1361.338*365
=32.11

Kurita Water Industries'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (122.095 + 110.941) / 2 ) / 324.832*365 / 4
=116.518 / 324.832*365 / 4
=32.73

* 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 32.73 mean?
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) has a Days Inventory of 32.73 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 23.21. Over the past decade, Kurita Water Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 18.13 to 31.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #163 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Kurita Water Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current Days Inventory of 32.73 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 23.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.13 to a high of 31.11. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Kurita Water Industries' value of 32.73 is 72.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #163 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' Days Inventory compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #163 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kurita Water Industries in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Kurita Water Industries' value of 32.73 is 72.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kurita Water Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 18.13 to 31.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.21 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Kurita Water Industries has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,968 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. Kurita Water Industries's current Days Inventory of 32.73 is 72.6% below 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kurita Water Industries's current Days Inventory is 32.73, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 23.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.43, compared to a current price of €49.84 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 32.73, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 23.21 and 72.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI), the current Days Inventory is 32.73 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €49.84 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.43. GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KWI:

  • Days Inventory: 32.73 (41% above median its 10-year median of 23.21)
  • GF Value™: €34.43 vs. price of €49.84 (44.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.6% below the Industrial Products median (#163 of 2968)

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


Kurita Water Industries Business Description

Address 10-1 Nakano 4-chome, Nakano Central Park East, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-0001
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
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