Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Inventory Turnover: 1.14 (As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:EPCL Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd KAR:EPCL
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What is Engro Polymer & Chemicals Inventory Turnover?

Engro Polymer & Chemicals KAR:EPCL +0.37% 53 Inventory Turnover is 1.14 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPCL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨46.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨19,639 Mil. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨17,230 Mil. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.14.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 80.06.

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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.


Engro Polymer & Chemicals  (KAR:EPCL) 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.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=17229.8345/19638.713*365 / 4
=80.06

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.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=17229.8345 / 22182.148
=0.78

* 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.


Engro Polymer & Chemicals Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Engro Polymer & Chemicals Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Inventory Turnover Chart

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Engro Polymer & Chemicals 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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Engro Polymer & Chemicals Inventory Turnover Calculation

Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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 )
=73191.386 / ((18741.375 + 16117.48) / 2 )
=73191.386 / 17429.4275
=4.20

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=19638.713 / ((16117.48 + 18342.189) / 2 )
=19638.713 / 17229.8345
=1.14

* 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 1.14 mean?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.14 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Inventory Turnover too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current Inventory Turnover is 1.14. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Inventory Turnover compare to LIN and SHW?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Inventory Turnover of 1.14 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Chemicals 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Inventory Turnover is 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.24, compared to a current price of ₨34.91 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.14. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 12 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.14 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨34.91 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.24. GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.14
  • GF Value™: ₨46.24 vs. price of ₨34.91 (24.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 12 warning signs

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Engro Polymer & Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges EPCLPS.PFD:Pakistan
Address Marine Drive, 8th Floor, The Harbour Front Building, HC No 3, Marine Drive, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75600
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
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