Mechema Chemicals International (ROCO:4721) Days Inventory: 133.34 (As of Dec. 2025) — 154% Above Median

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ROCO:4721 Mechema Chemicals International Corp ROCO:4721
71 GF Score
Price NT$74.20
GF Value NT$86.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mechema Chemicals International Days Inventory?

Mechema Chemicals International ROCO:4721 -1.07% 71 Days Inventory is 133.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 154% above its 10-year median of 52.41. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4721 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$86.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Mechema Chemicals International ranks worse than 53.21% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Mechema Chemicals International's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$563 Mil. Mechema Chemicals International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$386 Mil. Hence, Mechema Chemicals International's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 133.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mechema Chemicals International's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:4721' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.6   Med: 52.41   Max: 86.31
Current: 84.12

During the past 13 years, Mechema Chemicals International's highest Days Inventory was 86.31. The lowest was 36.60. And the median was 52.41.

ROCO:4721's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
53.21% of 1541 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.09 vs ROCO:4721: 84.12

Mechema Chemicals International's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (62.87) to Dec. 2025 (133.34). It might indicate that Mechema Chemicals International's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Mechema Chemicals International's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.68.

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. Mechema Chemicals International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.09.


Mechema Chemicals International  (ROCO:4721) 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.

Mechema Chemicals International'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.

Mechema Chemicals International'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.


Mechema Chemicals International Days Inventory Related Terms


Mechema Chemicals International Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mechema Chemicals International'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.

Mechema Chemicals International Days Inventory Chart

Mechema Chemicals International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Mechema Chemicals International Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:4721 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mechema Chemicals International'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.


Mechema Chemicals International Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mechema Chemicals International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mechema Chemicals International's Days Inventory falls into.


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Mechema Chemicals International Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Mechema Chemicals International's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (337.84 + 619.89) / 2 ) / 2067.562*365
=478.865 / 2067.562*365
=84.54

Mechema Chemicals International's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (507.002 + 619.89) / 2 ) / 385.589*365 / 4
=563.446 / 385.589*365 / 4
=133.34

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 133.34 mean?
Mechema Chemicals International (ROCO:4721) has a Days Inventory of 133.34 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Mechema Chemicals International and its competitors. This is 154% above median its historical median of 52.41. Over the past decade, Mechema Chemicals International's Days Inventory has ranged from 36.60 to 86.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Mechema Chemicals International ranks #820 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Mechema Chemicals International's Days Inventory too high?
Mechema Chemicals International's current Days Inventory of 133.34 is 154% above median its 10-year median of 52.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.60 to a high of 86.31. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. Mechema Chemicals International's value of 133.34 is 66.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mechema Chemicals International ranks #820 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mechema Chemicals International has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mechema Chemicals International's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mechema Chemicals International ranks #820 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Mechema Chemicals International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.09. Mechema Chemicals International's value of 133.34 is 66.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Mechema Chemicals International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 36.60 to 86.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.41 vs. the industry median of 80.09, Mechema Chemicals International 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 80.09, 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. Mechema Chemicals International's current Days Inventory of 133.34 is 66.5% 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 Mechema Chemicals International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mechema Chemicals International's current Days Inventory is 133.34, which is 154% above median its own 10-year median of 52.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mechema Chemicals International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mechema Chemicals International (ROCO:4721) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$86.32, compared to a current price of NT$74.20 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 133.34, which is 154% above median its 10-year median of 52.41 and 66.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.09. Mechema Chemicals International's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Mechema Chemicals International (ROCO:4721), the current Days Inventory is 133.34 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 Mechema Chemicals International (ROCO:4721) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mechema Chemicals International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$74.20 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$86.32. GuruFocus considers Mechema Chemicals International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4721:

  • Days Inventory: 133.34 (154% above median its 10-year median of 52.41)
  • GF Value™: NT$86.32 vs. price of NT$74.20 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.5% above the Chemicals median (#820 of 1541)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4721 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mechema Chemicals International Business Description

Address No. 1, Datong 1st Road, Guanyin District, Taoyuan, TWN, 32849
Mechema Chemicals International Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, sales, import, and export of cobalt and its compounds and manganese and its compounds. The segments of the company are the oxidation catalysts and the battery material department. Maximum revenue is derives from Battery Material Department. Geographically, it has a presence in Taiwan, China, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and Other regions.
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