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Muromachi ChemicalsTSE:4885 +0.11%76 Days Payable is 40.40 as of Feb. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 43.91. GuruFocus rates TSE:4885 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円990.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,562 Chemicals companies, Muromachi Chemicals ranks better than 53.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Muromachi Chemicals's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4885'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.05 Med: 43.91 Max: 62.74
Current: 62.74
During the past 8 years, Muromachi Chemicals's highest Days Payable was 62.74. The lowest was 30.05. And the median was 43.91.
TSE:4885's Days Payable is ranked better than 53.07% of 1562
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.235
vs TSE:4885: 62.74
Muromachi Chemicals's Days Payable
declined
from Feb. 2025 (44.20) to Feb. 2026 (40.40).
It may suggest that Muromachi Chemicalsaccelerated paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for Muromachi Chemicals's Days Payable 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Muromachi Chemicals's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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.
Muromachi Chemicals Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Muromachi Chemicals's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Muromachi Chemicals's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Muromachi Chemicals's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in May. 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.
Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) has a Days Payable of 40.40 as of Feb. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Muromachi Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.91. Over the past decade, Muromachi Chemicals' Days Payable has ranged from 30.05 to 62.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #733 out of 1562 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Muromachi Chemicals' Days Payable too high?
Muromachi Chemicals' current Days Payable of 40.40 is near median its 10-year median of 43.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.05 to a high of 62.74. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.24. Muromachi Chemicals' value of 40.40 is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #733 out of 1562 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Muromachi Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muromachi Chemicals' Days Payable compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Muromachi Chemicals ranks #733 out of 1562 companies for Days Payable. This puts Muromachi Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.24. Muromachi Chemicals' value of 40.40 is 31.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Muromachi Chemicals' own Days Payable has ranged from 30.05 to 62.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.91 vs. the industry median of 59.24, Muromachi Chemicals 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 Payable for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.24, based on 1,562 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Muromachi Chemicals's current Days Payable of 40.40 is 31.8% 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Muromachi Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Muromachi Chemicals's current Days Payable is 40.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muromachi Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円990.45, compared to a current price of 円900.00 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 40.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.91 and 31.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 59.24. Muromachi Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885), the current Days Payable is 40.40 as of Feb. 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 Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muromachi Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円900.00 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円990.45.
GuruFocus considers Muromachi Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4885:
Days Payable: 40.40 (near median its 10-year median of 43.91)
GF Value™: 円990.45 vs. price of 円900.00 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% below the Chemicals median (#733 of 1562)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4885 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Muromachi Chemicals Inc is engaged in the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals, planning, production, and distribution of health foods, and distribution and processing of ion-exchange resin products. The Company has three reportable segments based on business type: Pharmaceuticals Business, Health Food Business, and Chemicals Business.
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