Lanxess AGXSWX:LXS 62 Days Inventory is 103.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 103.45. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LXS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF20.13. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,543 Chemicals companies, Lanxess AG ranks worse than 67.85% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Lanxess AG's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,154 Mil. Lanxess AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,016 Mil.
Hence, Lanxess AG's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 103.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lanxess AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:LXS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.28 Med: 103.45 Max: 118.31
Current: 110.68
During the past 13 years, Lanxess AG's highest Days Inventory was 118.31. The lowest was 85.28. And the median was 103.45.
XSWX:LXS's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 67.85% of 1543
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs XSWX:LXS: 110.68
Lanxess AG's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (97.26) to Mar. 2026 (103.63).
It might indicate that Lanxess AG's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lanxess AG's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.88.
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.
Lanxess AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92.
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) 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.
Lanxess 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.
Lanxess 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.
Lanxess AG Days Inventory Related Terms
Lanxess AG Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lanxess 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.
XSWX:LXS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess 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.
Lanxess AG Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a Days Inventory of 103.63 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lanxess AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 103.45. Over the past decade, Lanxess AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 85.28 to 118.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #1047 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Lanxess AG's Days Inventory too high?
Lanxess AG's current Days Inventory of 103.63 is near median its 10-year median of 103.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.28 to a high of 118.31. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Lanxess AG's value of 103.63 is 28.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #1047 out of 1543 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #1047 out of 1543 companies for Days Inventory. This places Lanxess AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Lanxess AG's value of 103.63 is 28.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lanxess AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 85.28 to 118.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 103.45 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Lanxess 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. Lanxess AG's current Days Inventory of 103.63 is 28.5% 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 Lanxess 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. Lanxess AG's current Days Inventory is 103.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 103.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a current Days Inventory of 103.63. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF20.13, compared to a current price of CHF14.36 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 103.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 103.45 and 28.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS), the current Days Inventory is 103.63 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF14.36 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF20.13.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LXS:
Days Inventory: 103.63 (near median its 10-year median of 103.45)
GF Value™: CHF20.13 vs. price of CHF14.36 (28.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% above the Chemicals median (#1047 of 1543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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