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Quaker HoughtonFRA:QUC +2.27%79 Days Inventory is 81.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 71.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:QUC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €143.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Quaker Houghton ranks better than 51.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quaker Houghton's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:QUC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.73 Med: 71.87 Max: 78.69
Current: 78.69
During the past 13 years, Quaker Houghton's highest Days Inventory was 78.69. The lowest was 56.73. And the median was 71.87.
FRA:QUC's Days Inventory is ranked better than 51.36% of 1542
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.53
vs FRA:QUC: 78.69
Quaker Houghton's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (77.91) to Mar. 2026 (81.85).
It might indicate that Quaker Houghton's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Quaker Houghton's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.
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.
Quaker Houghton's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.
Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) 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.
Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton Days Inventory Related Terms
Quaker Houghton Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quaker Houghton'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:QUC vs NGVT, ASH, CLMT: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Quaker Houghton's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) has a Days Inventory of 81.85 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Quaker Houghton and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 71.87. Over the past decade, Quaker Houghton's Days Inventory has ranged from 56.73 to 78.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #750 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Quaker Houghton's Days Inventory too high?
Quaker Houghton's current Days Inventory of 81.85 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 71.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.73 to a high of 78.69. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Quaker Houghton's value of 81.85 is 1.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #750 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quaker Houghton has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quaker Houghton's Days Inventory compare to NGVT and ASH?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #750 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Quaker Houghton in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Quaker Houghton's value of 81.85 is 1.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Quaker Houghton's own Days Inventory has ranged from 56.73 to 78.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.87 vs. the industry median of 80.53, Quaker Houghton 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 80.53, 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. Quaker Houghton's current Days Inventory of 81.85 is 1.6% 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 Quaker Houghton and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quaker Houghton's current Days Inventory is 81.85, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 71.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quaker Houghton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €143.98, compared to a current price of €135.00 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 81.85, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 71.87 and 1.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.53. Quaker Houghton's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC), the current Days Inventory is 81.85 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 Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €135.00 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €143.98.
GuruFocus considers Quaker Houghton to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QUC:
Days Inventory: 81.85 (14% above median its 10-year median of 71.87)
GF Value™: €143.98 vs. price of €135.00 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% above the Chemicals median (#750 of 1542)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quaker Houghton manufactures and sells a variety of industrial process fluids. The company's product portfolio includes metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die-cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company's geographic segments include the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Americas.
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