Sumitomo Bakelite CoSBKLF 64 Days Inventory is 109.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 92.52. GuruFocus rates SBKLF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,538 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks worse than 66.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SBKLF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.98 Med: 92.52 Max: 108.61
Current: 106.8
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's highest Days Inventory was 108.61. The lowest was 74.98. And the median was 92.52.
SBKLF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 66.19% of 1538
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs SBKLF: 106.80
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (110.19) to Mar. 2026 (109.99).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.
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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (OTCPK:SBKLF) 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Bakelite 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Bakelite 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Bakelite 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.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF) has a Days Inventory of 109.99 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sumitomo Bakelite Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 92.52. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 74.98 to 108.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #1018 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Days Inventory too high?
Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Days Inventory of 109.99 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 92.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.98 to a high of 108.61. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 109.99 is 36.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #1018 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Bakelite Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Bakelite Co's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Bakelite Co ranks #1018 out of 1538 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sumitomo Bakelite Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's value of 109.99 is 36.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Bakelite Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 74.98 to 108.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.52 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Sumitomo Bakelite 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 1,538 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. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Days Inventory of 109.99 is 36.5% 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 Sumitomo Bakelite 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. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's current Days Inventory is 109.99, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 92.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.84, compared to a current price of $36.58 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 109.99, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 92.52 and 36.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Sumitomo Bakelite Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF), the current Days Inventory is 109.99 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 Sumitomo Bakelite Co (SBKLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Bakelite Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.58 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.84.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Bakelite Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBKLF:
Days Inventory: 109.99 (19% above median its 10-year median of 92.52)
GF Value™: $22.84 vs. price of $36.58 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% above the Chemicals median (#1018 of 1538)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBKLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of plastics and related products. The company has three reportable segments: High performance plastic, Quality of Life Related Products, and Semiconductor-related Materials. The Semiconductor-related Materials segment provides epoxy resin molding materials, liquid resins, and coatings for semiconductors. The High performance plastic segment manufactures phenolic resin molding materials, industrial phenolic resins, synthetic resin adhesives, and copper-clad laminates. The Quality of Life Related Products segment produces medical equipment products, pharmaceutical packaging materials, decorative panels and sheets, and bio-related products.
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