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Nippon Shokubai CoNSHKF -19.17%58 Days Inventory is 96.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 87.46. GuruFocus rates NSHKF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks worse than 60.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Shokubai Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSHKF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 77.52 Med: 87.46 Max: 96.04
Current: 95.53
During the past 13 years, Nippon Shokubai Co's highest Days Inventory was 96.04. The lowest was 77.52. And the median was 87.46.
NSHKF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 60.29% of 1541
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.55
vs NSHKF: 95.53
Nippon Shokubai Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (90.62) to Mar. 2026 (96.68).
It might indicate that Nippon Shokubai Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nippon Shokubai Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.94.
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 Shokubai Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87.
Nippon Shokubai Co (OTCPK:NSHKF) 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 Shokubai Co'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.
Nippon Shokubai Co'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.
Nippon Shokubai Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Nippon Shokubai Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Shokubai 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 Shokubai 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 Shokubai Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Shokubai Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Shokubai 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 Shokubai Co (NSHKF) has a Days Inventory of 96.68 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nippon Shokubai Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 87.46. Over the past decade, Nippon Shokubai Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 77.52 to 96.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks #929 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Nippon Shokubai Co's Days Inventory too high?
Nippon Shokubai Co's current Days Inventory of 96.68 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 87.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 77.52 to a high of 96.04. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.55. Nippon Shokubai Co's value of 96.68 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks #929 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Shokubai Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Shokubai Co's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks #929 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nippon Shokubai Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.55. Nippon Shokubai Co's value of 96.68 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Shokubai Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 77.52 to 96.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.46 vs. the industry median of 80.55, Nippon Shokubai 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 80.55, 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. Nippon Shokubai Co's current Days Inventory of 96.68 is 20% 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 Shokubai Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Shokubai Co's current Days Inventory is 96.68, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 87.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Shokubai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shokubai Co (NSHKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.28, compared to a current price of $12.82 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 96.68, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 87.46 and 20% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.55. Nippon Shokubai Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Shokubai Co (NSHKF), the current Days Inventory is 96.68 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 Nippon Shokubai Co (NSHKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shokubai Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.82 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.28.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Shokubai Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSHKF:
Days Inventory: 96.68 (11% above median its 10-year median of 87.46)
GF Value™: $12.28 vs. price of $12.82 (4.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Chemicals median (#929 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSHKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, catalysts, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells polymers for concrete mixtures, acrylates used in detergents, and resins for paints and processed adhesive products. The basic chemicals segment sells ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol used in polyester fibers and plastic beverage containers. The environment and catalysts segment sells catalysts used for automotive products and lithium-ion battery production. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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