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MEC CoMECGF 77 Days Inventory is 73.92 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 81.62. GuruFocus rates MECGF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.24 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, MEC Co ranks better than 50.49% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). MEC Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $12.1 Mil. MEC Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $15.0 Mil.
Hence, MEC Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 73.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for MEC Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MECGF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.7 Med: 81.62 Max: 102.04
Current: 79.93
During the past 13 years, MEC Co's highest Days Inventory was 102.04. The lowest was 69.70. And the median was 81.62.
MECGF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 50.49% of 1541
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.49
vs MECGF: 79.93
MEC Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (86.49) to Dec. 2025 (73.92).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
MEC Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.23.
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.
MEC Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.32.
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.
MEC Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
MEC Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
MEC Co Days Inventory Related Terms
MEC Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MEC 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, MEC 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.
MEC Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MEC Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEC 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.
MEC Co (MECGF) has a Days Inventory of 73.92 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on MEC Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 81.62. Over the past decade, MEC Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 69.70 to 102.04. According to the industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #763 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is MEC Co's Days Inventory too high?
MEC Co's current Days Inventory of 73.92 is near median its 10-year median of 81.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.70 to a high of 102.04. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.49. MEC Co's value of 73.92 is 8.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #763 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MEC Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEC Co's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #763 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This puts MEC Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.49. MEC Co's value of 73.92 is 8.2% below this benchmark. Historically, MEC Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 69.70 to 102.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.62 vs. the industry median of 80.49, MEC 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 80.49, based on 1,541 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. MEC Co's current Days Inventory of 73.92 is 8.2% 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 MEC Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MEC Co's current Days Inventory is 73.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 81.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co (MECGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.24, compared to a current price of $47.16 — trading 86.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 73.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 81.62 and 8.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.49. MEC Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 MEC Co (MECGF), the current Days Inventory is 73.92 as of Dec. 2025. 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 MEC Co (MECGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.16 is trading 86.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.24.
GuruFocus considers MEC Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MECGF:
Days Inventory: 73.92 (near median its 10-year median of 81.62)
GF Value™: $25.24 vs. price of $47.16 (86.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.2% below the Chemicals median (#763 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MECGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEC Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company manufacture and sale of chemicals for electronic circuit boards and electronic components, as well as the sale of machinery and materials for electronic circuit boards. Its products are used in automobile, smartphone, and computer. Its products used in Chemicals for electronic substrates and AMALPHA : Resin-to-metal bonding technology from MEC.
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