Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) Days Inventory: 137.76 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Days Inventory?

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd XKLS:0306 +2.94% 31 Days Inventory is 137.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 151.81. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0306 with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,538 Chemicals companies, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks worse than 79.39% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM26.81 Mil. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM17.76 Mil. Hence, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 137.76.

The historical rank and industry rank for Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0306' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 135.59   Med: 151.81   Max: 160.54
Current: 141.89

During the past 6 years, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's highest Days Inventory was 160.54. The lowest was 135.59. And the median was 151.81.

XKLS:0306's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
79.39% of 1538 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59 vs XKLS:0306: 141.89

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (149.90) to Mar. 2026 (137.76).

Warning Sign:

If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.66.

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. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98.


Smart Asia Chemical Bhd  (XKLS:0306) 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.

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd'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.

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd'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.


Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Days Inventory Related Terms


Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smart Asia Chemical Bhd'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.

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Days Inventory Chart

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 159.00 160.54 146.32 135.59 146.74

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 149.90 134.10 158.89 139.71 137.76

XKLS:0306 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd'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.


Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Days Inventory falls into.


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Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Days Inventory Calculation

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

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd'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
=( (24.108 + 26.345) / 2 ) / 62.748*365
=25.2265 / 62.748*365
=146.74

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd'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
=( (26.345 + 27.279) / 2 ) / 17.76*365 / 4
=26.812 / 17.76*365 / 4
=137.76

* 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 137.76 mean?
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) has a Days Inventory of 137.76 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Smart Asia Chemical Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 151.81. Over the past decade, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Days Inventory has ranged from 135.59 to 160.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks #1221 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Days Inventory too high?
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current Days Inventory of 137.76 is near median its 10-year median of 151.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 135.59 to a high of 160.54. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's value of 137.76 is 70.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks #1221 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd ranks #1221 out of 1538 companies for Days Inventory. This places Smart Asia Chemical Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's value of 137.76 is 70.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's own Days Inventory has ranged from 135.59 to 160.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 151.81 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Smart Asia Chemical Bhd 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 80.59, based on 1,538 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. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current Days Inventory of 137.76 is 70.9% 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 Smart Asia Chemical Bhd 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. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's current Days Inventory is 137.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 151.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart Asia Chemical Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306) has a current Days Inventory of 137.76. The current Days Inventory is 137.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 151.81 and 70.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Smart Asia Chemical Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 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 Smart Asia Chemical Bhd (XKLS:0306), the current Days Inventory is 137.76 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.

Smart Asia Chemical Bhd Business Description

Address No. 11, Jalan Indah Gemilang 5, Taman Perindustrian Gemilang, Ulu Tiram, JHR, MYS, 81800
Smart Asia Chemical Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is involved in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of decorative paints and protective coatings for household and industrial applications. Also involved in the development, manufacturing, distribution and sale of related products, namely colourants, and binding and coating chemicals; sale and trading of painting tools and accessories, aerosol spray paints and other related products to complement decorative paints and protective coatings offerings, ODM services of decorative paints, protective coatings as well as binding and coating chemicals for third party brand owners. Company has three segments manufacturing, sale and trading and other.
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