Ascent Industries CoFRA:SY4 -0.85%50 Days Inventory is 44.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 141.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,548 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks better than 77.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Industries Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SY4'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.74 Med: 141.94 Max: 186.93
Current: 49.87
During the past 13 years, Ascent Industries Co's highest Days Inventory was 186.93. The lowest was 45.74. And the median was 141.94.
FRA:SY4's Days Inventory is ranked better than 77.2% of 1548
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.53
vs FRA:SY4: 49.87
Ascent Industries Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (51.27) to Mar. 2026 (44.13).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ascent Industries Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.07.
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.
Ascent Industries Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) 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.
Ascent Industries 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.
Ascent Industries 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.
Ascent Industries Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries 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.
FRA:SY4 vs BLGO, ORGN, GURE: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries 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.
Ascent Industries Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries 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.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a Days Inventory of 44.13 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 141.94. Over the past decade, Ascent Industries Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 45.74 to 186.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #353 out of 1548 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Days Inventory too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Days Inventory of 44.13 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 141.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.74 to a high of 186.93. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Ascent Industries Co's value of 44.13 is 45.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #353 out of 1548 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Days Inventory compare to BLGO and ORGN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #353 out of 1548 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ascent Industries Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Ascent Industries Co's value of 44.13 is 45.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Industries Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 45.74 to 186.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 141.94 vs. the industry median of 80.53, Ascent Industries Co 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.53, based on 1,548 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. Ascent Industries Co's current Days Inventory of 44.13 is 45.2% 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 Ascent Industries Co 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. Ascent Industries Co's current Days Inventory is 44.13, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 141.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.84, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 100.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 44.13, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 141.94 and 45.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.53. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current Days Inventory is 44.13 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 100.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.84.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:
Days Inventory: 44.13 (69% below median its 10-year median of 141.94)
GF Value™: €5.84 vs. price of €11.70 (100.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.2% below the Chemicals median (#353 of 1548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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