Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) Days Inventory: 31.30 (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Below Median

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SGX:C05 Chemical Industries (Far East) Ltd SGX:C05
43 GF Score
Price S$0.68
GF Value S$0.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Chemical Industries (Far East) Days Inventory?

Chemical Industries (Far East) SGX:C05 +11.57% 43 Days Inventory is 31.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 42.59. GuruFocus rates SGX:C05 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks better than 89.03% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$4.45 Mil. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$25.94 Mil. Hence, Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:C05' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.6   Med: 42.59   Max: 49.45
Current: 34.42

During the past 13 years, Chemical Industries (Far East)'s highest Days Inventory was 49.45. The lowest was 32.60. And the median was 42.59.

SGX:C05's Days Inventory is ranked better than
89.03% of 1540 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.165 vs SGX:C05: 34.42

Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (44.97) to Mar. 2026 (31.30).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.83.

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. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.


Chemical Industries (Far East)  (SGX:C05) 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.

Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


Chemical Industries (Far East) Days Inventory Related Terms


Chemical Industries (Far East) Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemical Industries (Far East)'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.

Chemical Industries (Far East) Days Inventory Chart

Chemical Industries (Far East) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Chemical Industries (Far East) Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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SGX:C05 vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Chemical Industries (Far East)'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.


Chemical Industries (Far East) Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Days Inventory falls into.


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Chemical Industries (Far East) Days Inventory Calculation

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

Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (5.859 + 3.457) / 2 ) / 52.146*365
=4.658 / 52.146*365
=32.60

Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (5.438 + 3.457) / 2 ) / 25.935*365 / 2
=4.4475 / 25.935*365 / 2
=31.30

* 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 31.30 mean?
Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) has a Days Inventory of 31.30 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chemical Industries (Far East) and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 42.59. Over the past decade, Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Days Inventory has ranged from 32.60 to 49.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks #169 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Days Inventory too high?
Chemical Industries (Far East)'s current Days Inventory of 31.30 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 42.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.60 to a high of 49.45. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.17. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s value of 31.30 is 61% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks #169 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chemical Industries (Far East) has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemical Industries (Far East)'s Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chemical Industries (Far East) ranks #169 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chemical Industries (Far East) in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.17. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s value of 31.30 is 61% below this benchmark. Historically, Chemical Industries (Far East)'s own Days Inventory has ranged from 32.60 to 49.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.59 vs. the industry median of 80.17, Chemical Industries (Far East) has consistently been below 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 80.17, based on 1,540 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. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s current Days Inventory of 31.30 is 61% below 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s current Days Inventory is 31.30, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 42.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemical Industries (Far East) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.41, compared to a current price of S$0.68 — trading 64.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 31.30, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 42.59 and 61% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.17. Chemical Industries (Far East)'s overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05), the current Days Inventory is 31.30 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 Chemical Industries (Far East) (SGX:C05) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Industries (Far East) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.68 is trading 64.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.41. GuruFocus considers Chemical Industries (Far East) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:C05:

  • Days Inventory: 31.30 (27% below median its 10-year median of 42.59)
  • GF Value™: S$0.41 vs. price of S$0.68 (64.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61% below the Chemicals median (#169 of 1540)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:C05 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chemical Industries (Far East) Business Description

Address 3 Jalan Samulun, Singapore, SGP, 629127
Chemical Industries (Far East) Ltd is engaged as the sole manufacturer of Chemical products in Singapore. The company operates through two segments Industrial Chemicals and Properties. The company generates maximum revenue from the Industrial Chemicals segment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Singapore. The company's product portfolio consists of Chlorine, Caustic Soda, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric Acid, and others.
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