Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) Days Inventory: 108.08 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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TSE:4463 Nicca Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4463
66 GF Score
Price 円1,735.00
GF Value 円1,221.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nicca Chemical Co Days Inventory?

Nicca Chemical Co TSE:4463 +0.58% 66 Days Inventory is 108.08 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 107.34. GuruFocus rates TSE:4463 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,221.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Nicca Chemical Co ranks worse than 67.55% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nicca Chemical Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円10,783 Mil. Nicca Chemical Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円18,207 Mil. Hence, Nicca Chemical Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 108.08.

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

TSE:4463' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 83.38   Med: 107.34   Max: 120.82
Current: 109.88

During the past 13 years, Nicca Chemical Co's highest Days Inventory was 120.82. The lowest was 83.38. And the median was 107.34.

TSE:4463's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
67.55% of 1541 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.51 vs TSE:4463: 109.88

Nicca Chemical Co's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (110.64) to Dec. 2025 (108.08).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Nicca Chemical Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.69.

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. Nicca Chemical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.38.


Nicca Chemical Co  (TSE:4463) 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.

Nicca Chemical Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 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.

Nicca Chemical Co's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 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.


Nicca Chemical Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Nicca Chemical Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nicca 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.

Nicca Chemical Co Days Inventory Chart

Nicca Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Nicca Chemical Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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TSE:4463 vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Nicca 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.


Nicca Chemical Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Nicca Chemical Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Nicca Chemical Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (10504 + 11003) / 2 ) / 35508*365
=10753.5 / 35508*365
=110.54

Nicca Chemical Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (10562 + 11003) / 2 ) / 18207*365 / 2
=10782.5 / 18207*365 / 2
=108.08

* 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 108.08 mean?
Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) has a Days Inventory of 108.08 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nicca Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 107.34. Over the past decade, Nicca Chemical Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 83.38 to 120.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #1041 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Nicca Chemical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Nicca Chemical Co's current Days Inventory of 108.08 is near median its 10-year median of 107.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.38 to a high of 120.82. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.51. Nicca Chemical Co's value of 108.08 is 34.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #1041 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nicca Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nicca Chemical Co's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #1041 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nicca Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.51. Nicca Chemical Co's value of 108.08 is 34.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nicca Chemical Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 83.38 to 120.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 107.34 vs. the industry median of 80.51, Nicca 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 80.51, based on 1,541 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. Nicca Chemical Co's current Days Inventory of 108.08 is 34.2% 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 Nicca Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nicca Chemical Co's current Days Inventory is 108.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 107.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nicca Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,221.98, compared to a current price of 円1,735.00 — trading 42% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 108.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 107.34 and 34.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.51. Nicca Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463), the current Days Inventory is 108.08 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nicca Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,735.00 is trading 42% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,221.98. GuruFocus considers Nicca Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4463:

  • Days Inventory: 108.08 (near median its 10-year median of 107.34)
  • GF Value™: 円1,221.98 vs. price of 円1,735.00 (42% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.2% above the Chemicals median (#1041 of 1541)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4463 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nicca Chemical Co Business Description

Address 23-1, Bunkyo 4-chome, Fukui, JPN, 910-8670
Nicca Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the chemical business. It manufactures and sells surfactants for the textile chemicals, metals, pulp and paper, paints, dyes, and synthetic resins, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. It also offers a range of surfactants for dry cleaning and professional cleaning agents. The company's segment includes Chemicals and Cosmetics. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Chemicals.
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