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KanekaNGO:4118 79 Days Inventory is 124.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 98.93. GuruFocus rates NGO:4118 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,641.78. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Kaneka ranks worse than 74.55% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kaneka's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円208,022 Mil. Kaneka's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円152,381 Mil.
Hence, Kaneka's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 124.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaneka's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:4118'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.9 Med: 98.93 Max: 126.2
Current: 126.2
During the past 13 years, Kaneka's highest Days Inventory was 126.20. The lowest was 85.90. And the median was 98.93.
NGO:4118's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 74.55% of 1540
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs NGO:4118: 126.20
Kaneka's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (122.68) to Mar. 2026 (124.57).
It might indicate that Kaneka's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kaneka'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.
Kaneka's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.97.
Kaneka (NGO:4118) 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.
Kaneka'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.
Kaneka'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.
Kaneka Days Inventory Related Terms
Kaneka Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaneka'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.
NGO:4118 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kaneka'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.
Kaneka Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaneka's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaneka'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.
Kaneka (NGO:4118) has a Days Inventory of 124.57 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kaneka and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 98.93. Over the past decade, Kaneka's Days Inventory has ranged from 85.90 to 126.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #1148 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Kaneka's Days Inventory too high?
Kaneka's current Days Inventory of 124.57 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 98.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.90 to a high of 126.20. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Kaneka's value of 124.57 is 54.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #1148 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaneka has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneka's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #1148 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kaneka in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Kaneka's value of 124.57 is 54.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kaneka's own Days Inventory has ranged from 85.90 to 126.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.93 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Kaneka 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 1,540 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. Kaneka's current Days Inventory of 124.57 is 54.6% 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 Kaneka 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. Kaneka's current Days Inventory is 124.57, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 98.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneka stock overvalued right now?
Kaneka (NGO:4118) has a current Days Inventory of 124.57. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,641.78, compared to a current price of 円3,370.00 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 124.57, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 98.93 and 54.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Kaneka's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Kaneka (NGO:4118), the current Days Inventory is 124.57 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 Kaneka (NGO:4118) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneka stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,370.00 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,641.78.
Key valuation signals for NGO:4118:
Days Inventory: 124.57 (26% above median its 10-year median of 98.93)
GF Value™: 円2,641.78 vs. price of 円3,370.00 (27.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.6% above the Chemicals median (#1148 of 1540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:4118 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaneka Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into seven segments based on product type. The foodstuffs segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells margarine, shortening, bakery yeast and spices. The chemicals segment sells polyvinyl chloride used in pipes and flooring. The functional and expandable products segments sell polystyrene- and silicone-based products. The life science products segment sells medical devices, which include balloon catheters for vessel stenosis, and pharmaceutical ingredients. The electronic products segment sells heat resistant films and optical materials. The synthetic fibers segment sells fibers used to make apparel. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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