Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERCN) Days Inventory: 112.80 (As of Jun. 2026) — 55% Above Median

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IST:MERCN Mercan Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS IST:MERCN
76 GF Score
Price ₺14.20
GF Value ₺21.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS Days Inventory?

Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS IST:MERCN -5.01% 76 Days Inventory is 112.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 72.70. GuruFocus rates IST:MERCN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺21.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS ranks worse than 54.86% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₺794 Mil. Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₺642 Mil. Hence, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 112.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

IST:MERCN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.75   Med: 72.7   Max: 95.61
Current: 85.78

During the past 9 years, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's highest Days Inventory was 95.61. The lowest was 55.75. And the median was 72.70.

IST:MERCN's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
54.86% of 1555 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.14 vs IST:MERCN: 85.78

Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory increased from Jun. 2025 (80.32) to Jun. 2026 (112.80). It might indicate that Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's sales slowed down.

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. Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.81.

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. Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.88.


Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS  (IST:MERCN) 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.

Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 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.

Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=794.0069705 / 903.636907
=0.88

* 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.


Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS Days Inventory Related Terms


Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS'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.

Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS Days Inventory Chart

Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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IST:MERCN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS'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.


Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory falls into.


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Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS Days Inventory Calculation

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

Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (268.663521 + 480.339734) / 2 ) / 2003.31549*365
=374.5016275 / 2003.31549*365
=68.23

Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (623.124513 + 964.889428) / 2 ) / 642.292073*365 / 4
=794.0069705 / 642.292073*365 / 4
=112.80

* 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 112.80 mean?
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERCN) has a Days Inventory of 112.80 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 72.70. Over the past decade, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory has ranged from 55.75 to 95.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #853 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory too high?
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's current Days Inventory of 112.80 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 72.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.75 to a high of 95.61. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.14. Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 112.80 is 40.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #853 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #853 out of 1555 companies for Days Inventory. This places Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.14. Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 112.80 is 40.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's own Days Inventory has ranged from 55.75 to 95.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.70 vs. the industry median of 80.14, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS 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 80.14, based on 1,555 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. Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's current Days Inventory of 112.80 is 40.8% 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 Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's current Days Inventory is 112.80, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 72.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERCN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺21.14, compared to a current price of ₺14.20 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 112.80, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 72.70 and 40.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.14. Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERCN), the current Days Inventory is 112.80 as of Jun. 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 Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺14.20 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺21.14. GuruFocus considers Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:MERCN:

  • Days Inventory: 112.80 (55% above median its 10-year median of 72.70)
  • GF Value™: ₺21.14 vs. price of ₺14.20 (32.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.8% above the Chemicals median (#853 of 1555)

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


Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description

Address Hacieyuplu Mah. 3125 Sok. No. 23, Merkezefendi Denizli, TUR, 20195
Mercan Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is engaged in the business of producing, buying, and selling paraffin, emulsion, vaseline and liquid paraffin. It has three group companies under its roof. One of these companies trades cosmetics, detergents, and industrial products in Turkey and abroad. The other company's main activity is to produce, buy and sell paraffin and emulsion for domestic and international markets.
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