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NagaseTSE:8012 -1.22%80 Days Inventory is 79.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 70.75. GuruFocus rates TSE:8012 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円829.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Nagase ranks better than 51.23% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nagase's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円173,959 Mil. Nagase's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円199,923 Mil.
Hence, Nagase's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 79.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nagase's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8012'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.46 Med: 70.75 Max: 79.91
Current: 78.75
During the past 13 years, Nagase's highest Days Inventory was 79.91. The lowest was 36.46. And the median was 70.75.
TSE:8012's Days Inventory is ranked better than 51.23% of 1540
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs TSE:8012: 78.75
Nagase's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (76.75) to Mar. 2026 (79.40).
It might indicate that Nagase's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nagase's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.15.
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.
Nagase's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.70.
Nagase (TSE:8012) 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.
Nagase'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.
Nagase'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.
Nagase Days Inventory Related Terms
Nagase Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nagase'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.
TSE:8012 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nagase'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.
Nagase Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nagase's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nagase's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Nagase (TSE:8012) has a Days Inventory of 79.40 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nagase and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 70.75. Over the past decade, Nagase's Days Inventory has ranged from 36.46 to 79.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #751 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Nagase's Days Inventory too high?
Nagase's current Days Inventory of 79.40 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 70.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.46 to a high of 79.91. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Nagase's value of 79.40 is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nagase ranks #751 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nagase has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagase's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #751 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Nagase in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Nagase's value of 79.40 is 1.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nagase's own Days Inventory has ranged from 36.46 to 79.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.75 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Nagase 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 80.59, based on 1,540 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. Nagase's current Days Inventory of 79.40 is 1.5% 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 Nagase and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nagase's current Days Inventory is 79.40, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 70.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nagase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase (TSE:8012) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円829.91, compared to a current price of 円1,135.50 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 79.40, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 70.75 and 1.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Nagase's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Nagase (TSE:8012), the current Days Inventory is 79.40 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 Nagase (TSE:8012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,135.50 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円829.91.
GuruFocus considers Nagase to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8012:
Days Inventory: 79.40 (12% above median its 10-year median of 70.75)
GF Value™: 円829.91 vs. price of 円1,135.50 (36.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% below the Chemicals median (#751 of 1540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nagase & Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company focused on chemicals and related products. The company operates through five segments. The Electronics and Energy segment covers semiconductors, components, AR/VR, renewable energy, and displays. The Functional Material segment handles paints, inks, resins, chemicals, films, and sanitary materials. The Life Related segment offers pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food ingredients, cosmetics, reagents, and medical devices. The Mobility segment provides materials and products for batteries, electrification, in-vehicle electronics, and autonomous driving. The Processing Material segment deals with plastics, resins, molding machines, and molds, while Others includes information processing and functional services.
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