Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4519) Days Inventory: 277.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Above Median

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TSE:4519 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd TSE:4519
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Price 円7,325.00
GF Value 円7,751.63
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What is Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory?

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co TSE:4519 +1.16% 97 Days Inventory is 277.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 242.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:4519 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of 円7,751.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 921 Drug Manufacturers companies, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co ranks worse than 76.22% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円282,569 Mil. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円92,790 Mil. Hence, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 277.88.

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

TSE:4519' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 192   Med: 242.36   Max: 276.13
Current: 253.48

During the past 13 years, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's highest Days Inventory was 276.13. The lowest was 192.00. And the median was 242.36.

TSE:4519's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
76.22% of 921 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 164.48 vs TSE:4519: 253.48

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (245.81) to Mar. 2026 (277.88). It might indicate that Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.

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. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.88.


Chugai Pharmaceutical Co  (TSE:4519) 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.

Chugai Pharmaceutical 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.

Chugai Pharmaceutical 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.


Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chugai Pharmaceutical 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.

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory Chart

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4519 vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Chugai Pharmaceutical 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.


Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Chugai Pharmaceutical 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
=( (240067 + 276848) / 2 ) / 363690*365
=258457.5 / 363690*365
=259.39

Chugai Pharmaceutical 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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (276848 + 288289) / 2 ) / 92790*365 / 4
=282568.5 / 92790*365 / 4
=277.88

* 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 277.88 mean?
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4519) has a Days Inventory of 277.88 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chugai Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 242.36. Over the past decade, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 192.00 to 276.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co ranks #702 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's current Days Inventory of 277.88 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 242.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 192.00 to a high of 276.13. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Days Inventory is 164.48. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's value of 277.88 is 68.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co ranks #702 out of 921 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co ranks #702 out of 921 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chugai Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 164.48. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's value of 277.88 is 68.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 192.00 to 276.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 242.36 vs. the industry median of 164.48, Chugai Pharmaceutical 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Days Inventory among Drug Manufacturers companies is 164.48, based on 921 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. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's current Days Inventory of 277.88 is 68.9% 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 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Days Inventory is 164.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's current Days Inventory is 277.88, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 242.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugai Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4519) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円7,751.63, compared to a current price of 円7,325.00 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 277.88, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 242.36 and 68.9% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 164.48. Chugai Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4519), the current Days Inventory is 277.88 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 Chugai Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4519) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円7,325.00 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円7,751.63. GuruFocus considers Chugai Pharmaceutical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4519:

  • Days Inventory: 277.88 (15% above median its 10-year median of 242.36)
  • GF Value™: 円7,751.63 vs. price of 円7,325.00 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 68.9% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#702 of 921)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4519 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Address 2-1-1 Muromachi, Nihonbashi, 12th Floor, Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8324
Chugai Pharmaceutical is a Japanese drug developer and subsidiary of Roche Holding, which owns roughly 60% of the company. Founded in 1925, Chugai deals primarily in the Japanese market, where it generates roughly half of its revenue. It has been the leader in Japan's oncology market for the past decade, largely due to drugs licensed from its parent's portfolio. The company also develops its own innovative medicines. It is an industry leader in antibody technology with several flagship therapies, including Hemlibra (hemophilia), Actemra (rheumatoid arthritis, covid), Foundayo (oral obesity pill), and Nemluvio (atopic dermatitis, prurigo nodularis).
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