Shin-Etsu Chemical CoSHECY +1.31%95 Days Inventory is 162.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 129.58. GuruFocus rates SHECY with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,544 Chemicals companies, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks worse than 84.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHECY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 104.09 Med: 129.58 Max: 172.49
Current: 163.59
During the past 13 years, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's highest Days Inventory was 172.49. The lowest was 104.09. And the median was 129.58.
SHECY's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 84.52% of 1544
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs SHECY: 163.59
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (163.97) to Mar. 2026 (162.74).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.
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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.22.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (OTCPK:SHECY) 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin-Etsu Chemical 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, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) has a Days Inventory of 162.74 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 129.58. Over the past decade, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 104.09 to 172.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #1305 out of 1544 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Days Inventory of 162.74 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 129.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 104.09 to a high of 172.49. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 162.74 is 101.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #1305 out of 1544 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #1305 out of 1544 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shin-Etsu Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 162.74 is 101.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 104.09 to 172.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 129.58 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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 1,544 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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Days Inventory of 162.74 is 101.9% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical 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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Days Inventory is 162.74, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 129.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.11, compared to a current price of $21.58 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 162.74, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 129.58 and 101.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY), the current Days Inventory is 162.74 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.58 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.11.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHECY:
Days Inventory: 162.74 (26% above median its 10-year median of 129.58)
GF Value™: $17.11 vs. price of $21.58 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.9% above the Chemicals median (#1305 of 1544)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHECY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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