Nippon Soda CoTSE:4041 -0.14%75 Days Inventory is 157.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 112.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:4041 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,832.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Nippon Soda Co ranks worse than 89.22% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nippon Soda Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円56,166 Mil. Nippon Soda Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円32,626 Mil.
Hence, Nippon Soda Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 157.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Soda Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4041'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.37 Med: 112.28 Max: 191.32
Current: 191.32
During the past 13 years, Nippon Soda Co's highest Days Inventory was 191.32. The lowest was 92.37. And the median was 112.28.
TSE:4041's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 89.22% of 1540
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs TSE:4041: 191.32
Nippon Soda Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (155.67) to Mar. 2026 (157.09).
It might indicate that Nippon Soda Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nippon Soda Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.
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.
Nippon Soda Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.23.
Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041) 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.
Nippon Soda 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.
Nippon Soda 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.
Nippon Soda Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Nippon Soda Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Soda 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, Nippon Soda 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.
Nippon Soda Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Soda Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Soda 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.
Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041) has a Days Inventory of 157.09 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nippon Soda Co and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 112.28. Over the past decade, Nippon Soda Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 92.37 to 191.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Soda Co ranks #1374 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is Nippon Soda Co's Days Inventory too high?
Nippon Soda Co's current Days Inventory of 157.09 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 112.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.37 to a high of 191.32. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Nippon Soda Co's value of 157.09 is 94.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Soda Co ranks #1374 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Soda Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Soda Co's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Soda Co ranks #1374 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nippon Soda Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Nippon Soda Co's value of 157.09 is 94.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Soda Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 92.37 to 191.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 112.28 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Nippon Soda 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 1,540 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. Nippon Soda Co's current Days Inventory of 157.09 is 94.9% 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 Nippon Soda 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. Nippon Soda Co's current Days Inventory is 157.09, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 112.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Soda Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,832.10, compared to a current price of 円3,640.00 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 157.09, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 112.28 and 94.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Nippon Soda Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041), the current Days Inventory is 157.09 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 Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Soda Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,640.00 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,832.10.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Soda Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4041:
Days Inventory: 157.09 (40% above median its 10-year median of 112.28)
GF Value™: 円2,832.10 vs. price of 円3,640.00 (28.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.9% above the Chemicals median (#1374 of 1540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Soda Co Ltd manufactures and sells chemical products and operates in three major and three minor segments. The chemicals segment sells caustic soda, sodium derivatives, and specialty chemicals, which are used to make household cleaning products and pharmaceuticals. The agrochemicals segment sells pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides to the agricultural industry. The trading segment offers chemicals, synthetic resins, and industrial machineries and devices. The company generates additional revenue from its minor segments: transportation, warehousing, and construction services. These segments are engaged in the transportation and warehousing of chemical products, as well as in plant construction and civil engineering services.
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