Nippon Chemical Industrial Co (TSE:4092) Days Inventory: 129.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4092 Nippon Chemical Industrial Co Ltd TSE:4092
73 GF Score
Price 円4,205.00
GF Value 円2,452.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nippon Chemical Industrial Co Days Inventory?

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co TSE:4092 -0.94% 73 Days Inventory is 129.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 121.96. GuruFocus rates TSE:4092 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,452.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co ranks worse than 75.71% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,916 Mil. Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,345 Mil. Hence, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 129.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4092' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 103.82   Med: 121.96   Max: 143.71
Current: 129.33

During the past 13 years, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's highest Days Inventory was 143.71. The lowest was 103.82. And the median was 121.96.

TSE:4092's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
75.71% of 1540 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59 vs TSE:4092: 129.33

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (147.35) to Mar. 2026 (129.83).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.41.

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 Chemical Industrial Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.


Nippon Chemical Industrial Co  (TSE:4092) 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 Chemical Industrial Co'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.

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co'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.


Nippon Chemical Industrial Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Nippon Chemical Industrial Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Chemical Industrial 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.

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co Days Inventory Chart

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 120.18 130.52 141.64 143.71 132.89

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 139.42 129.97 147.35 125.48 129.83

TSE:4092 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Chemical Industrial 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 Chemical Industrial Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Nippon Chemical Industrial Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co'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
=( (12377 + 11056) / 2 ) / 32182*365
=11716.5 / 32182*365
=132.89

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co'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
=( (10776 + 11056) / 2 ) / 15345*365 / 2
=10916 / 15345*365 / 2
=129.83

* 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 129.83 mean?
Nippon Chemical Industrial Co (TSE:4092) has a Days Inventory of 129.83 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nippon Chemical Industrial Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 121.96. Over the past decade, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 103.82 to 143.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co ranks #1166 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's Days Inventory too high?
Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's current Days Inventory of 129.83 is near median its 10-year median of 121.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 103.82 to a high of 143.71. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's value of 129.83 is 61.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co ranks #1166 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co ranks #1166 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nippon Chemical Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's value of 129.83 is 61.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 103.82 to 143.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 121.96 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Nippon Chemical Industrial 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 Chemical Industrial Co's current Days Inventory of 129.83 is 61.1% 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 Chemical Industrial 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 Chemical Industrial Co's current Days Inventory is 129.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 121.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Chemical Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co (TSE:4092) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,452.15, compared to a current price of 円4,205.00 — trading 71.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 129.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 121.96 and 61.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Nippon Chemical Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Nippon Chemical Industrial Co (TSE:4092), the current Days Inventory is 129.83 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 Chemical Industrial Co (TSE:4092) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,205.00 is trading 71.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,452.15. GuruFocus considers Nippon Chemical Industrial Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4092:

  • Days Inventory: 129.83 (near median its 10-year median of 121.96)
  • GF Value™: 円2,452.15 vs. price of 円4,205.00 (71.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.1% above the Chemicals median (#1166 of 1540)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4092 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Chemical Industrial Co Business Description

Address 9-11-1 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 136-8515
Nippon Chemical Industrial Co Ltd is a Japanese based company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products. It offers products under the inorganic and specialty chemicals division. Its inorganic chemical products include chromium, silicates, phosphorus, and barium. It also offers specialty chemicals, such as electronic ceramic materials, barium compounds, circuit materials, battery materials, organic phosphorus compounds, pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates, semiconductor materials, and flame retardants, as well as other specialty products comprising thiourea and high-purity thiourea.
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