Natoco Co (TSE:4627) Days Inventory: 50.98 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4627 Natoco Co Ltd TSE:4627
76 GF Score
Price 円1,736.00
GF Value 円1,641.10
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What is Natoco Co Days Inventory?

Natoco Co TSE:4627 -1.25% 76 Days Inventory is 50.98 as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 48.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:4627 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,641.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Natoco Co ranks better than 76.18% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Natoco Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円2,458 Mil. Natoco Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円8,799 Mil. Hence, Natoco Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 50.98.

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

TSE:4627' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.84   Med: 48.71   Max: 51.04
Current: 50.83

During the past 13 years, Natoco Co's highest Days Inventory was 51.04. The lowest was 44.84. And the median was 48.71.

TSE:4627's Days Inventory is ranked better than
76.18% of 1541 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.55 vs TSE:4627: 50.83

Natoco Co's Days Inventory increased from Apr. 2025 (48.45) to Apr. 2026 (50.98). It might indicate that Natoco Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Natoco Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.58.

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. Natoco Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.21.


Natoco Co  (TSE:4627) 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.

Natoco Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Apr. 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.

Natoco Co's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 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.


Natoco Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Natoco Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natoco 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.

Natoco Co Days Inventory Chart

Natoco Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Days Inventory
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Natoco Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 53.56 48.60 48.45 49.75 50.98

TSE:4627 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Natoco 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.


Natoco Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


TSE:4627
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Natoco Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Natoco Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Oct. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Oct. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Oct. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Oct. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (2218.668 + 2342.624) / 2 ) / 17305.173*365
=2280.646 / 17305.173*365
=48.10

Natoco Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Oct. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2342.624 + 2573.53) / 2 ) / 8798.81*365 / 2
=2458.077 / 8798.81*365 / 2
=50.98

* 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 50.98 mean?
Natoco Co (TSE:4627) has a Days Inventory of 50.98 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Natoco Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.71. Over the past decade, Natoco Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 44.84 to 51.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #367 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Natoco Co's Days Inventory too high?
Natoco Co's current Days Inventory of 50.98 is near median its 10-year median of 48.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.84 to a high of 51.04. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.55. Natoco Co's value of 50.98 is 36.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #367 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natoco Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natoco Co's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Natoco Co ranks #367 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Natoco Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.55. Natoco Co's value of 50.98 is 36.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Natoco Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 44.84 to 51.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.71 vs. the industry median of 80.55, Natoco 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.55, 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. Natoco Co's current Days Inventory of 50.98 is 36.7% 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 Natoco Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natoco Co's current Days Inventory is 50.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natoco Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natoco Co (TSE:4627) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,641.10, compared to a current price of 円1,736.00 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 50.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.71 and 36.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.55. Natoco Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Natoco Co (TSE:4627), the current Days Inventory is 50.98 as of Apr. 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 Natoco Co (TSE:4627) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natoco Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,736.00 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,641.10. GuruFocus considers Natoco Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4627:

  • Days Inventory: 50.98 (near median its 10-year median of 48.71)
  • GF Value™: 円1,641.10 vs. price of 円1,736.00 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.7% below the Chemicals median (#367 of 1541)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4627 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Natoco Co Business Description

Address 18 Shogayama Uchikoshi-cho, Miyoshi-shi Aichi, Miyoshi, JPN, 470-0213
Natoco Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sales of paints, ink, plastics, and fine chemical products and sales of related products. It also engaged in the collection, transportation, and disposal of industrial waste products. Its other products include such as toning system, general purpose thinner, environment compatible equipment.
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