Origin MaterialsORGN -4.03%31 Days Inventory is 184.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1211% above its 10-year median of 14.11. GuruFocus rates ORGN with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Chemicals companies, Origin Materials ranks better than 96.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Origin Materials's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ORGN'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.51 Med: 14.11 Max: 19.36
Current: 19.36
During the past 6 years, Origin Materials's highest Days Inventory was 19.36. The lowest was 10.51. And the median was 14.11.
ORGN's Days Inventory is ranked better than 96.44% of 1543
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs ORGN: 19.36
Origin Materials's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (14.86) to Mar. 2026 (184.94).
It might indicate that Origin Materials's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Origin Materials's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.
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.
Origin Materials's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.43.
Origin Materials (NAS:ORGN) 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.
Origin Materials'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.
Origin Materials'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.
Origin Materials Days Inventory Related Terms
Origin Materials Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Origin Materials'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, Origin Materials'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.
Origin Materials Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Origin Materials's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Origin Materials'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.
Origin Materials (ORGN) has a Days Inventory of 184.94 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Origin Materials and its competitors. This is 1211% above median its historical median of 14.11. Over the past decade, Origin Materials' Days Inventory has ranged from 10.51 to 19.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Origin Materials ranks #55 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Origin Materials' Days Inventory too high?
Origin Materials' current Days Inventory of 184.94 is 1211% above median its 10-year median of 14.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.51 to a high of 19.36. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Origin Materials' value of 184.94 is 129.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Origin Materials ranks #55 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Origin Materials has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Origin Materials' Days Inventory compare to GURE and DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Origin Materials ranks #55 out of 1543 companies for Days Inventory. This places Origin Materials in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Origin Materials' value of 184.94 is 129.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Origin Materials' own Days Inventory has ranged from 10.51 to 19.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.11 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Origin Materials 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 80.63, 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. Origin Materials's current Days Inventory of 184.94 is 129.4% 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 Origin Materials 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. Origin Materials's current Days Inventory is 184.94, which is 1211% above median its own 10-year median of 14.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Origin Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Materials (ORGN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.56, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 91% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 184.94, which is 1211% above median its 10-year median of 14.11 and 129.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Origin Materials' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Origin Materials (ORGN), the current Days Inventory is 184.94 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 Origin Materials (ORGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 91% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.56.
GuruFocus considers Origin Materials to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ORGN:
Days Inventory: 184.94 (1211% above median its 10-year median of 14.11)
GF Value™: $10.56 vs. price of $0.95 (91% below fair value)
Industry Position: 129.4% above the Chemicals median (#55 of 1543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ORGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Origin Materials Inc is a technology company with a mission to enable the world's transition to sustainable materials. The platform turns the carbon found in biomass into useful materials, while eliminating the need for fossil resources and capturing carbon in the process. Its products include PET circular caps and closures, Para-xylene, carbon black, Levulinic acid, among others, by using materials like food and beverage packaging, clothing, textiles, plastics, car parts, carpeting, tires, adhesives, soil amendments, and fuels.
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