Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Inventory Turnover: 0.57 (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:NJ5 Nippon Denko Co Ltd FRA:NJ5
73 GF Score
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GF Value €1.63
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What is Nippon Denko Co Inventory Turnover?

Nippon Denko Co FRA:NJ5 -3.54% 73 Inventory Turnover is 0.57 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:NJ5 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.63. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Nippon Denko Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €84.9 Mil. Nippon Denko Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €148.4 Mil. Nippon Denko Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.57.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Nippon Denko Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 159.46.

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. Nippon Denko Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.40.

Nippon Denko Co  (FRA:NJ5) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

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

Nippon Denko Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=148.366/84.899*365 / 4
=159.46

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.

Nippon Denko Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=148.366 / 106.332
=1.40

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Nippon Denko Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Nippon Denko Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Denko Co's Inventory Turnover 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.

Nippon Denko Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Nippon Denko Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Nippon Denko Co Quarterly Data
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Nippon Denko Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Nippon Denko Co's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=354.877 / ((210.975 + 143.178) / 2 )
=354.877 / 177.0765
=2.00

Nippon Denko Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=84.899 / ((153.554 + 143.178) / 2 )
=84.899 / 148.366
=0.57

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.57 mean?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.57 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors.
Is Nippon Denko Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Nippon Denko Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.57. Overall, Nippon Denko Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Denko Co's Inventory Turnover compare to NUE and STLD?
Nippon Denko Co's Inventory Turnover of 0.57 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Steel company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Steel industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. Nippon Denko Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Denko Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a current Inventory Turnover of 0.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.63, compared to a current price of €2.18 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.57. Nippon Denko Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.57 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.18 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.63.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NJ5:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.57
  • GF Value™: €1.63 vs. price of €2.18 (33.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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Nippon Denko Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5563:Japan
Address 4-16,1-chome, Yaesu, 4th Floor, Tokyo Tatemono Yaesu Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8282
Nippon Denko Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of ferroalloys. In addition, it is also involved in the electric power generation. The company's core business activities are categorized into four segments: Ferroalloys, Functional Materials, Environment, and Other. The company serves a diverse range of markets including power companies, agricultural cooperatives, local governments and companies discharging industrial waste.
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