Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) Days Inventory: 59.50 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Above Median


XKLS:5147 Samchem Holdings Bhd XKLS:5147
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Price RM0.47
GF Value RM0.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Samchem Holdings Bhd Days Inventory?

Samchem Holdings Bhd XKLS:5147 -1.05% 34 Days Inventory is 59.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 45.82. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5147 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Chemicals companies, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks better than 72.97% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Samchem Holdings Bhd's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM146 Mil. Samchem Holdings Bhd's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM224 Mil. Hence, Samchem Holdings Bhd's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.50.

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

XKLS:5147' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.78   Med: 45.82   Max: 54.46
Current: 54.46

During the past 13 years, Samchem Holdings Bhd's highest Days Inventory was 54.46. The lowest was 43.78. And the median was 45.82.

XKLS:5147's Days Inventory is ranked better than
72.97% of 1543 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63 vs XKLS:5147: 54.46

Samchem Holdings Bhd's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (52.85) to Mar. 2026 (59.50). It might indicate that Samchem Holdings Bhd's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Samchem Holdings Bhd's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.53.

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. Samchem Holdings Bhd's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.


Samchem Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5147) 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.

Samchem Holdings 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.

Samchem Holdings 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.


Samchem Holdings Bhd Days Inventory Related Terms


Samchem Holdings Bhd Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samchem Holdings 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.

Samchem Holdings Bhd Days Inventory Chart

Samchem Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Samchem Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5147 vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Samchem Holdings 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.


Samchem Holdings Bhd Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Samchem Holdings Bhd's Days Inventory falls into.


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Samchem Holdings Bhd Days Inventory Calculation

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

Samchem Holdings 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
=( (147.005 + 132.198) / 2 ) / 985.868*365
=139.6015 / 985.868*365
=51.68

Samchem Holdings 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
=( (132.198 + 159.462) / 2 ) / 223.651*365 / 4
=145.83 / 223.651*365 / 4
=59.50

* 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 59.50 mean?
Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) has a Days Inventory of 59.50 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Samchem Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 45.82. Over the past decade, Samchem Holdings Bhd's Days Inventory has ranged from 43.78 to 54.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #417 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd's Days Inventory too high?
Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Days Inventory of 59.50 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 45.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.78 to a high of 54.46. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Samchem Holdings Bhd's value of 59.50 is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #417 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samchem Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samchem Holdings Bhd's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #417 out of 1543 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Samchem Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Samchem Holdings Bhd's value of 59.50 is 26.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Samchem Holdings Bhd's own Days Inventory has ranged from 43.78 to 54.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.82 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Samchem Holdings Bhd 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 80.63, 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. Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Days Inventory of 59.50 is 26.2% 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd 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. Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Days Inventory is 59.50, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 45.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.45, compared to a current price of RM0.47 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 59.50, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 45.82 and 26.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Samchem Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147), the current Days Inventory is 59.50 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM0.47 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.45. GuruFocus considers Samchem Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5147:

  • Days Inventory: 59.50 (30% above median its 10-year median of 45.82)
  • GF Value™: RM0.45 vs. price of RM0.47 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.2% below the Chemicals median (#417 of 1543)

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Samchem Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 6, Jalan Sungai Kayu Ara 32/39, Seksyen 32, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40460
Samchem Holdings Bhd is an industrial chemical distributor in Malaysia and South East Asia. The company engages in distribution of chemicals that are used in various industries including automotive, manufacturing, paint and coating, foaming, agriculture, household (detergents, stain removers, and multi-purpose cleaners), construction, oil & gas and even in personal care & grooming (deodorant, mouthwash, shampoo, hair gel, toothpaste, cosmetics, and nail polish). The group reports the segments as Malaysia, Republic of Indonesia, Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Republic of Singapore. The majority of the revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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