IngevityMEX:NGVT 65 Days Inventory is 125.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 93.33. GuruFocus rates MEX:NGVT with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN833.30. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,544 Chemicals companies, Ingevity ranks worse than 64.38% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Ingevity's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,510 Mil. Ingevity's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,553 Mil.
Hence, Ingevity's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 125.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ingevity's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NGVT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 86.4 Med: 93.33 Max: 152.49
Current: 104.14
During the past 13 years, Ingevity's highest Days Inventory was 152.49. The lowest was 86.40. And the median was 93.33.
MEX:NGVT's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 64.38% of 1544
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs MEX:NGVT: 104.14
Ingevity's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (149.32) to Mar. 2026 (125.44).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ingevity's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.
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.
Ingevity's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75.
Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) 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.
Ingevity'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.
Ingevity'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.
Ingevity Days Inventory Related Terms
Ingevity Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ingevity'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:NGVT vs KWR, MTX, ASH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ingevity'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.
Ingevity Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ingevity's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingevity'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.
Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) has a Days Inventory of 125.44 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ingevity and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 93.33. Over the past decade, Ingevity's Days Inventory has ranged from 86.40 to 152.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #994 out of 1544 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Ingevity's Days Inventory too high?
Ingevity's current Days Inventory of 125.44 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 93.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 86.40 to a high of 152.49. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Ingevity's value of 125.44 is 55.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #994 out of 1544 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ingevity has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingevity's Days Inventory compare to KWR and MTX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #994 out of 1544 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ingevity in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Ingevity's value of 125.44 is 55.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ingevity's own Days Inventory has ranged from 86.40 to 152.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.33 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Ingevity 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 80.59, based on 1,544 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. Ingevity's current Days Inventory of 125.44 is 55.7% 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 Ingevity and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingevity's current Days Inventory is 125.44, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 93.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingevity stock overvalued right now?
Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) has a current Days Inventory of 125.44. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN833.30, compared to a current price of MXN1,430.00 — trading 71.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 125.44, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 93.33 and 55.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Ingevity'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 Ingevity (MEX:NGVT), the current Days Inventory is 125.44 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 Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingevity stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,430.00 is trading 71.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN833.30.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NGVT:
Days Inventory: 125.44 (34% above median its 10-year median of 93.33)
GF Value™: MXN833.30 vs. price of MXN1,430.00 (71.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% above the Chemicals median (#994 of 1544)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NGVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingevity Corp is a chemical manufacturer based in the United States. It conducts its operations through three segments, namely Performance Chemicals, Advanced Polymer Technologies, and Performance Materials. The bulk of its revenue is generated by the Performance Chemicals segment which deals with the manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals that find their use in a range of processes such as asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, and publication inks. The Performance Materials segment, on the other hand, focuses on automotive carbon products used in automobiles. The Advanced Polymer Technologies segment produces caprolactone and caprolactone-based specialty polymers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from North America.
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