KWR (Quaker Houghton) Inventory Turnover: 1.17 (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Quaker Houghton Inventory Turnover?

Quaker Houghton KWR +2.83% 80 Inventory Turnover is 1.17 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KWR with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $162.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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. Quaker Houghton's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $343 Mil. Quaker Houghton's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $293 Mil. Quaker Houghton's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.17.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Quaker Houghton's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 77.95.

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. Quaker Houghton's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.55.


Quaker Houghton  (NYSE:KWR) 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.

Quaker Houghton's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=293.309/343.346*365 / 4
=77.95

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.

Quaker Houghton's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=293.309 / 532.55
=0.55

* 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.


Quaker Houghton Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Quaker Houghton Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quaker Houghton'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.

Quaker Houghton Inventory Turnover Chart

Quaker Houghton Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Quaker Houghton Quarterly Data
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Quaker Houghton Inventory Turnover Calculation

Quaker Houghton'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 )
=1209.262 / ((227.472 + 265.776) / 2 )
=1209.262 / 246.624
=4.90

Quaker Houghton's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count )
=343.346 / ((282.508 + 304.11) / 2 )
=343.346 / 293.309
=1.17

* 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 1.17 mean?
Quaker Houghton (KWR) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.17 as of Jun. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Quaker Houghton and its competitors.
Is Quaker Houghton's Inventory Turnover too high?
Quaker Houghton's current Inventory Turnover is 1.17. Overall, Quaker Houghton has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quaker Houghton's Inventory Turnover compare to CC and NGVT?
Quaker Houghton's Inventory Turnover of 1.17 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 Quaker Houghton and its competitors. Quaker Houghton's current Inventory Turnover is 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quaker Houghton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton (KWR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $162.38, compared to a current price of $172.05 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.17. Quaker Houghton's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Quaker Houghton (KWR), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.17 as of Jun. 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 Quaker Houghton (KWR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $172.05 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $162.38. GuruFocus considers Quaker Houghton to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KWR:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.17
  • GF Value™: $162.38 vs. price of $172.05 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Quaker Houghton Business Description

Other Exchanges QUC:Germany
Address 901 East Hector Street, Conshohocken, PA, USA, 19428-2380
Quaker Houghton manufactures and sells a variety of industrial process fluids. The company's product portfolio includes metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die-cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company's geographic segments include the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Americas.
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