Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) Inventory Turnover: 0.69 (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:ASAA Asahi Kasei Corp STU:ASAA
78 GF Score
Price €9.85
GF Value €6.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Asahi Kasei Inventory Turnover?

Asahi Kasei STU:ASAA +5.35% 78 Inventory Turnover is 0.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ASAA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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. Asahi Kasei's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,001 Mil. Asahi Kasei's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,350 Mil. Asahi Kasei's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Asahi Kasei's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 132.27.

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. Asahi Kasei's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98.


Asahi Kasei  (STU:ASAA) 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.

Asahi Kasei'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
=4349.636/3000.684*365 / 4
=132.27

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.

Asahi Kasei'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 )
=4349.636 / 4433.088
=0.98

* 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.


Asahi Kasei Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Asahi Kasei Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asahi Kasei'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.

Asahi Kasei Inventory Turnover Chart

Asahi Kasei Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
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Asahi Kasei 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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Asahi Kasei Inventory Turnover Calculation

Asahi Kasei's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=11261.56 / ((4463.914 + 4326.698) / 2 )
=11261.56 / 4395.306
=2.56

Asahi Kasei'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 )
=3000.684 / ((4372.574 + 4326.698) / 2 )
=3000.684 / 4349.636
=0.69

* 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 0.69 mean?
Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.69 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Asahi Kasei and its competitors.
Is Asahi Kasei's Inventory Turnover too high?
Asahi Kasei's current Inventory Turnover is 0.69. Overall, Asahi Kasei has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Kasei's Inventory Turnover compare to HON and MMM?
Asahi Kasei's Inventory Turnover of 0.69 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Conglomerates 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 Asahi Kasei and its competitors. Asahi Kasei's current Inventory Turnover is 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.58, compared to a current price of €9.85 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.69. Asahi Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.69 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 Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.85 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.58. GuruFocus considers Asahi Kasei to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ASAA:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.69
  • GF Value™: €6.58 vs. price of €9.85 (49.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Asahi Kasei Business Description

Address 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0006
Asahi Kasei Corp is a Japanese industrial conglomerate mainly engaged in materials, housing, and healthcare businesses. The Health Care segment covers pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and critical care. The Housing segment includes housing and building materials businesses. The Material segment consists of environmental solutions, mobility & industry, AL business, and life innovation, such as digital solutions and comfort life. The Others segment includes plant and environmental engineering, research and information services, as well as staffing and placement businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material segment.
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