AlpekMEX:ALPEKA -3.03%61 Days Inventory is 78.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 64.16. GuruFocus rates MEX:ALPEKA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN10.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Chemicals companies, Alpek ranks worse than 50.55% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Alpek's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN22,928 Mil. Alpek's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN26,774 Mil.
Hence, Alpek's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alpek's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ALPEKA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.87 Med: 64.16 Max: 81.66
Current: 81.44
During the past 13 years, Alpek's highest Days Inventory was 81.66. The lowest was 59.87. And the median was 64.16.
MEX:ALPEKA's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 50.55% of 1543
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs MEX:ALPEKA: 81.44
Alpek's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (81.74) to Mar. 2026 (78.14).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Alpek's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.
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.
Alpek's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.77.
Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) 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.
Alpek'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.
Alpek'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.
Alpek Days Inventory Related Terms
Alpek Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alpek'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.
MEX:ALPEKA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alpek'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.
Alpek Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alpek's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alpek'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.
Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) has a Days Inventory of 78.14 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Alpek and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 64.16. Over the past decade, Alpek's Days Inventory has ranged from 59.87 to 81.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpek ranks #780 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Alpek's Days Inventory too high?
Alpek's current Days Inventory of 78.14 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 64.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.87 to a high of 81.66. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Alpek's value of 78.14 is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpek ranks #780 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alpek has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpek's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alpek ranks #780 out of 1543 companies for Days Inventory. This places Alpek in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Alpek's value of 78.14 is 3.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Alpek's own Days Inventory has ranged from 59.87 to 81.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.16 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Alpek 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 80.63, 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. Alpek's current Days Inventory of 78.14 is 3.1% 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 Alpek 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. Alpek's current Days Inventory is 78.14, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 64.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN10.64, compared to a current price of MXN12.78 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 78.14, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 64.16 and 3.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Alpek's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA), the current Days Inventory is 78.14 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 Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpek stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN12.78 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN10.64.
GuruFocus considers Alpek to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ALPEKA:
Days Inventory: 78.14 (22% above median its 10-year median of 64.16)
GF Value™: MXN10.64 vs. price of MXN12.78 (20.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.1% below the Chemicals median (#780 of 1543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ALPEKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alpek SA is a petrochemical company with operations through two business segments: Polyester and Plastic and Chemicals. The Polyester segment comprises the production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled PET (rPET), and polyester fibers, which are mainly used for food and beverage packaging, textile and industrial filament markets, and The Plastics & Chemicals business segment comprises the production of polypropylene (PP), expandable styrene (EPS and Arcel), fertilizers and other chemicals, which serves a wide range of markets, including the consumer goods, automotive, construction, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and other markets. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the polyester segment.
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