WKCMF (Wacker Chemie AG) Days Inventory: 111.55 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median


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Price $104.30
GF Value $86.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Wacker Chemie AG Days Inventory?

Wacker Chemie AG WKCMF 64 Days Inventory is 111.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 86.78. GuruFocus rates WKCMF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Chemicals companies, Wacker Chemie AG ranks worse than 73.36% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Wacker Chemie AG's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,676 Mil. Wacker Chemie AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,371 Mil. Hence, Wacker Chemie AG's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 111.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wacker Chemie AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

WKCMF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.93   Med: 86.78   Max: 123.54
Current: 123.54

During the past 13 years, Wacker Chemie AG's highest Days Inventory was 123.54. The lowest was 74.93. And the median was 86.78.

WKCMF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
73.36% of 1543 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63 vs WKCMF: 123.54

Wacker Chemie AG's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (121.55) to Mar. 2026 (111.55).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Wacker Chemie AG's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.82.

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. Wacker Chemie AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.


Wacker Chemie AG  (OTCPK:WKCMF) 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.

Wacker Chemie AG'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.

Wacker Chemie AG'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.


Wacker Chemie AG Days Inventory Related Terms


Wacker Chemie AG Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wacker Chemie AG'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.

Wacker Chemie AG Days Inventory Chart

Wacker Chemie AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Wacker Chemie AG Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WKCMF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Wacker Chemie AG'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.


Wacker Chemie AG Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Chemie AG's Days Inventory falls into.


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Wacker Chemie AG Days Inventory Calculation

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

Wacker Chemie AG's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1787.853 + 1685.363) / 2 ) / 5653.396*365
=1736.608 / 5653.396*365
=112.12

Wacker Chemie AG'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
=( (1685.363 + 1666.705) / 2 ) / 1370.983*365 / 4
=1676.034 / 1370.983*365 / 4
=111.55

* 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 111.55 mean?
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a Days Inventory of 111.55 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 86.78. Over the past decade, Wacker Chemie AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 74.93 to 123.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1132 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's Days Inventory too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current Days Inventory of 111.55 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 86.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.93 to a high of 123.54. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 111.55 is 38.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1132 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1132 out of 1543 companies for Days Inventory. This places Wacker Chemie AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 111.55 is 38.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Wacker Chemie AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 74.93 to 123.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.78 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Wacker Chemie AG has consistently been above 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 80.63, based on 1,543 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. Wacker Chemie AG's current Days Inventory of 111.55 is 38.3% above 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 Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wacker Chemie AG's current Days Inventory is 111.55, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 86.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.35, compared to a current price of $104.30 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 111.55, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 86.78 and 38.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current Days Inventory is 111.55 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $104.30 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.35. GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WKCMF:

  • Days Inventory: 111.55 (29% above median its 10-year median of 86.78)
  • GF Value™: $86.35 vs. price of $104.30 (20.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.3% above the Chemicals median (#1132 of 1543)

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


Wacker Chemie AG Business Description

Address Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4, Munich, BY, DEU, 81737
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
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