Nippon Kayaku CoNPKYY 72 Days Inventory is 184.33 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 165.04. GuruFocus rates NPKYY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,544 Chemicals companies, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks worse than 86.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Kayaku Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NPKYY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 144.74 Med: 165.04 Max: 179.41
Current: 172.97
During the past 13 years, Nippon Kayaku Co's highest Days Inventory was 179.41. The lowest was 144.74. And the median was 165.04.
NPKYY's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 86.08% of 1544
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs NPKYY: 172.97
Nippon Kayaku Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (176.32) to Dec. 2025 (184.33).
It might indicate that Nippon Kayaku Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nippon Kayaku Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.50.
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.
Nippon Kayaku Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.41.
Nippon Kayaku Co (OTCPK:NPKYY) 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.
Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Nippon Kayaku Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Kayaku 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 Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) has a Days Inventory of 184.33 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 165.04. Over the past decade, Nippon Kayaku Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 144.74 to 179.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #1329 out of 1544 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's Days Inventory too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current Days Inventory of 184.33 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 165.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 144.74 to a high of 179.41. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 184.33 is 128.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #1329 out of 1544 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #1329 out of 1544 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nippon Kayaku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 184.33 is 128.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Kayaku Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 144.74 to 179.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 165.04 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Nippon Kayaku Co 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. Nippon Kayaku Co's current Days Inventory of 184.33 is 128.7% 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 Nippon Kayaku Co 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. Nippon Kayaku Co's current Days Inventory is 184.33, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 165.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.96, compared to a current price of $13.16 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 184.33, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 165.04 and 128.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY), the current Days Inventory is 184.33 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.16 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.96.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Kayaku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKYY:
Days Inventory: 184.33 (12% above median its 10-year median of 165.04)
GF Value™: $10.96 vs. price of $13.16 (20.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 128.7% above the Chemicals median (#1329 of 1544)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPKYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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