Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) Days Inventory: 59.33 (As of May. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TSE:4885 Muromachi Chemicals Inc TSE:4885
73 GF Score
Price 円871.00
GF Value 円994.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Muromachi Chemicals Days Inventory?

Muromachi Chemicals TSE:4885 -1.47% 73 Days Inventory is 59.33 as of May. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 75.66. GuruFocus rates TSE:4885 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円994.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, Muromachi Chemicals ranks better than 53.7% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Muromachi Chemicals's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円1,016 Mil. Muromachi Chemicals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円1,562 Mil. Hence, Muromachi Chemicals's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 59.33.

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

TSE:4885' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.06   Med: 75.66   Max: 88.28
Current: 75.44

During the past 8 years, Muromachi Chemicals's highest Days Inventory was 88.28. The lowest was 66.06. And the median was 75.66.

TSE:4885's Days Inventory is ranked better than
53.7% of 1555 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.14 vs TSE:4885: 75.44

Muromachi Chemicals's Days Inventory declined from May. 2025 (79.65) to May. 2026 (59.33).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Muromachi Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 1.54.

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. Muromachi Chemicals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 0.46.


Muromachi Chemicals  (TSE:4885) 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.

Muromachi Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 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.

Muromachi Chemicals's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in May. 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.


Muromachi Chemicals Days Inventory Related Terms


Muromachi Chemicals Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Muromachi Chemicals'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.

Muromachi Chemicals Days Inventory Chart

Muromachi Chemicals Annual Data
Trend May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 80.25 74.61 75.66 76.76 66.06

Muromachi Chemicals Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 79.65 79.77 92.86 83.15 59.33

TSE:4885 vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Muromachi Chemicals'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.


Muromachi Chemicals Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Muromachi Chemicals's Days Inventory falls into.


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Muromachi Chemicals Days Inventory Calculation

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

Muromachi Chemicals's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: May. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: May. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1078.663 + 906.215) / 2 ) / 5483.341*365
=992.439 / 5483.341*365
=66.06

Muromachi Chemicals's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1124.883 + 906.215) / 2 ) / 1562.013*365 / 4
=1015.549 / 1562.013*365 / 4
=59.33

* 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 59.33 mean?
Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) has a Days Inventory of 59.33 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Muromachi Chemicals and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 75.66. Over the past decade, Muromachi Chemicals' Days Inventory has ranged from 66.06 to 88.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #720 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Muromachi Chemicals' Days Inventory too high?
Muromachi Chemicals' current Days Inventory of 59.33 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 75.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.06 to a high of 88.28. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.14. Muromachi Chemicals' value of 59.33 is 26% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #720 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Muromachi Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muromachi Chemicals' Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #720 out of 1555 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Muromachi Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.14. Muromachi Chemicals' value of 59.33 is 26% below this benchmark. Historically, Muromachi Chemicals' own Days Inventory has ranged from 66.06 to 88.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.66 vs. the industry median of 80.14, Muromachi Chemicals 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 80.14, based on 1,555 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. Muromachi Chemicals's current Days Inventory of 59.33 is 26% 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 Muromachi Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Muromachi Chemicals's current Days Inventory is 59.33, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 75.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muromachi Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円994.32, compared to a current price of 円871.00 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 59.33, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 75.66 and 26% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.14. Muromachi Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885), the current Days Inventory is 59.33 as of May. 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 Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muromachi Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円871.00 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円994.32. GuruFocus considers Muromachi Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4885:

  • Days Inventory: 59.33 (22% below median its 10-year median of 75.66)
  • GF Value™: 円994.32 vs. price of 円871.00 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26% below the Chemicals median (#720 of 1555)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4885 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Muromachi Chemicals Business Description

Address 38-5 Shinshotachicho 1-chome, Omuta, Fukuoka, JPN, 836-0895
Muromachi Chemicals Inc is engaged in the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals, planning, production, and distribution of health foods, and distribution and processing of ion-exchange resin products. The Company has three reportable segments based on business type: Pharmaceuticals Business, Health Food Business, and Chemicals Business.
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