Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) Days Inventory: 110.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


TSE:4549 Eiken Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4549
79 GF Score
Price 円2,532.00
GF Value 円2,481.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Eiken Chemical Co Days Inventory?

Eiken Chemical Co TSE:4549 +0.08% 79 Days Inventory is 110.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 121.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:4549 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,481.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 784 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Eiken Chemical Co ranks better than 71.81% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Eiken Chemical Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,404 Mil. Eiken Chemical Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,968 Mil. Hence, Eiken Chemical Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 110.05.

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

TSE:4549' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 94.11   Med: 121.53   Max: 135.38
Current: 122.78

During the past 13 years, Eiken Chemical Co's highest Days Inventory was 135.38. The lowest was 94.11. And the median was 121.53.

TSE:4549's Days Inventory is ranked better than
71.81% of 784 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 179.115 vs TSE:4549: 122.78

Eiken Chemical Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (126.77) to Mar. 2026 (110.05).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Eiken Chemical Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.

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. Eiken Chemical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.


Eiken Chemical Co  (TSE:4549) 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.

Eiken 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.

Eiken 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.


Eiken Chemical Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Eiken Chemical Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eiken 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.

Eiken Chemical Co Days Inventory Chart

Eiken Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Eiken Chemical 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:4549 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Eiken 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.


Eiken Chemical Co Days Inventory vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Eiken Chemical Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Eiken Chemical Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Eiken Chemical 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
=( (8499 + 7991) / 2 ) / 25724*365
=8245 / 25724*365
=116.99

Eiken Chemical 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
=( (8816 + 7991) / 2 ) / 6968*365 / 4
=8403.5 / 6968*365 / 4
=110.05

* 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 110.05 mean?
Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) has a Days Inventory of 110.05 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Eiken Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 121.53. Over the past decade, Eiken Chemical Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 94.11 to 135.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #221 out of 784 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Eiken Chemical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Eiken Chemical Co's current Days Inventory of 110.05 is near median its 10-year median of 121.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 94.11 to a high of 135.38. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Days Inventory is 179.12. Eiken Chemical Co's value of 110.05 is 38.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #221 out of 784 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eiken Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eiken Chemical Co's Days Inventory compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #221 out of 784 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Eiken Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 179.12. Eiken Chemical Co's value of 110.05 is 38.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Eiken Chemical Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 94.11 to 135.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 121.53 vs. the industry median of 179.12, Eiken Chemical Co has consistently been below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 179.12, based on 784 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. Eiken Chemical Co's current Days Inventory of 110.05 is 38.6% below 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 Eiken Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Days Inventory is 179.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eiken Chemical Co's current Days Inventory is 110.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 121.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eiken Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,481.92, compared to a current price of 円2,532.00 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 110.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 121.53 and 38.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 179.12. Eiken Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549), the current Days Inventory is 110.05 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 Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eiken Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,532.00 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,481.92. GuruFocus considers Eiken Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4549:

  • Days Inventory: 110.05 (near median its 10-year median of 121.53)
  • GF Value™: 円2,481.92 vs. price of 円2,532.00 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#221 of 784)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4549 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eiken Chemical Co Business Description

Address 4-19-9 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-8408
Eiken Chemical Co Ltd is a Japan-based company. It manufactures and sells clinical diagnostics and equipment. The company is engaged in processing, manufacture, purchase and sale of test agents, property and casualty insurance agency business. It as a general manufacturer of clinical diagnostics offers a wide range of in vitro diagnostic aids for all fields of medicine. Its major products include the Fecal immunochemical test, Molecular Genetics (LAMP), Microbiology, among many others.
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