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Sankyo KaseiTSE:8138 +1.37%79 Days Inventory is 14.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 13.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:8138 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,419.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Sankyo Kasei ranks better than 97.73% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sankyo Kasei's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円979 Mil. Sankyo Kasei's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円12,542 Mil.
Hence, Sankyo Kasei's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sankyo Kasei's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8138'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.88 Med: 13.44 Max: 15.99
Current: 15.35
During the past 13 years, Sankyo Kasei's highest Days Inventory was 15.99. The lowest was 10.88. And the median was 13.44.
TSE:8138's Days Inventory is ranked better than 97.73% of 1541
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.51
vs TSE:8138: 15.35
Sankyo Kasei's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (15.95) to Mar. 2026 (14.24).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sankyo Kasei's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.81.
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.
Sankyo Kasei's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.
Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) 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.
Sankyo Kasei's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
Sankyo Kasei's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
Sankyo Kasei Days Inventory Related Terms
Sankyo Kasei Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sankyo Kasei'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:8138 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sankyo Kasei'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.
Sankyo Kasei Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sankyo Kasei's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sankyo Kasei'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.
Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) has a Days Inventory of 14.24 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sankyo Kasei and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.44. Over the past decade, Sankyo Kasei's Days Inventory has ranged from 10.88 to 15.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #35 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Sankyo Kasei's Days Inventory too high?
Sankyo Kasei's current Days Inventory of 14.24 is near median its 10-year median of 13.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.88 to a high of 15.99. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.51. Sankyo Kasei's value of 14.24 is 82.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #35 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sankyo Kasei has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sankyo Kasei's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #35 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sankyo Kasei in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.51. Sankyo Kasei's value of 14.24 is 82.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sankyo Kasei's own Days Inventory has ranged from 10.88 to 15.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.44 vs. the industry median of 80.51, Sankyo Kasei 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 80.51, 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. Sankyo Kasei's current Days Inventory of 14.24 is 82.3% 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 Sankyo Kasei and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sankyo Kasei's current Days Inventory is 14.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sankyo Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,419.04, compared to a current price of 円4,055.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 14.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.44 and 82.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.51. Sankyo Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138), the current Days Inventory is 14.24 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,055.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,419.04.
GuruFocus considers Sankyo Kasei to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8138:
Days Inventory: 14.24 (near median its 10-year median of 13.44)
GF Value™: 円3,419.04 vs. price of 円4,055.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.3% below the Chemicals median (#35 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sankyo Kasei Corp manufactures and markets industrial chemicals, synthetic resins, pigments, paints, poisons, dyes and dyeing auxiliaries. It also imports and exports building materials, electrical equipment and parts, machinery, tools and other general goods. The company has two segments: Science Business and Building Material Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Science Business.
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