Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Days Inventory: 97.92 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median


KAR:ARPL Archroma Pakistan Ltd KAR:ARPL
65 GF Score
Price ₨402.00
GF Value ₨457.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Archroma Pakistan Days Inventory?

Archroma Pakistan KAR:ARPL +0.93% 65 Days Inventory is 97.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 85.65. GuruFocus rates KAR:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨457.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Chemicals companies, Archroma Pakistan ranks worse than 55.8% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Archroma Pakistan's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨5,747 Mil. Archroma Pakistan's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨5,356 Mil. Hence, Archroma Pakistan's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 97.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for Archroma Pakistan's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:ARPL' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.81   Med: 85.65   Max: 105.26
Current: 87.88

During the past 13 years, Archroma Pakistan's highest Days Inventory was 105.26. The lowest was 68.81. And the median was 85.65.

KAR:ARPL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
55.8% of 1543 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63 vs KAR:ARPL: 87.88

Archroma Pakistan's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (71.03) to Mar. 2026 (97.92). It might indicate that Archroma Pakistan's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Archroma Pakistan'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. Archroma Pakistan's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.


Archroma Pakistan  (KAR:ARPL) 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.

Archroma Pakistan'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.

Archroma Pakistan'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.


Archroma Pakistan Days Inventory Related Terms


Archroma Pakistan Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archroma Pakistan'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.

Archroma Pakistan Days Inventory Chart

Archroma Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Inventory
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Archroma Pakistan 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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KAR:ARPL vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Archroma Pakistan'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.


Archroma Pakistan Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Archroma Pakistan's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Archroma Pakistan's Days Inventory falls into.


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Archroma Pakistan Days Inventory Calculation

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

Archroma Pakistan's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (4787.348 + 4604.867) / 2 ) / 20799.234*365
=4696.1075 / 20799.234*365
=82.41

Archroma Pakistan'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
=( (5917.945 + 5576.563) / 2 ) / 5355.909*365 / 4
=5747.254 / 5355.909*365 / 4
=97.92

* 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 97.92 mean?
Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) has a Days Inventory of 97.92 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 85.65. Over the past decade, Archroma Pakistan's Days Inventory has ranged from 68.81 to 105.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #861 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Archroma Pakistan's Days Inventory too high?
Archroma Pakistan's current Days Inventory of 97.92 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 85.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.81 to a high of 105.26. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Archroma Pakistan's value of 97.92 is 21.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #861 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Archroma Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archroma Pakistan's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #861 out of 1543 companies for Days Inventory. This places Archroma Pakistan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Archroma Pakistan's value of 97.92 is 21.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Archroma Pakistan's own Days Inventory has ranged from 68.81 to 105.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.65 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Archroma Pakistan 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 80.63, based on 1,543 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. Archroma Pakistan's current Days Inventory of 97.92 is 21.4% 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 Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archroma Pakistan's current Days Inventory is 97.92, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 85.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archroma Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨457.48, compared to a current price of ₨402.00 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 97.92, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 85.65 and 21.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Archroma Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL), the current Days Inventory is 97.92 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨402.00 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨457.48. GuruFocus considers Archroma Pakistan to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ARPL:

  • Days Inventory: 97.92 (14% above median its 10-year median of 85.65)
  • GF Value™: ₨457.48 vs. price of ₨402.00 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.4% above the Chemicals median (#861 of 1543)

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


Archroma Pakistan Business Description

Address Korangi Industrial Area, No. 1-A/1, Sector 20, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74900
Archroma Pakistan Ltd is a Pakistan-based color and specialty chemicals company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals, dyes, and chemicals for textiles, paper, packaging, coatings, and construction. The company provides services for managing whiteness, coloration, and special coatings across all types of paper. The company's key revenue comes from domestic sales.
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