Nippon Shokubai Co (TSE:4114) Inventory Turnover: 0.95 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4114 Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd TSE:4114
77 GF Score
Price 円2,122.00
GF Value 円1,768.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nippon Shokubai Co Inventory Turnover?

Nippon Shokubai Co TSE:4114 +0.81% 77 Inventory Turnover is 0.95 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4114 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,768.07 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Nippon Shokubai Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円82,775 Mil. Nippon Shokubai Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円86,922 Mil. Nippon Shokubai Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.95.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Nippon Shokubai Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 95.82.

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 Shokubai Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.86.


Nippon Shokubai Co  (TSE:4114) 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 Shokubai Co'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
=86921.5/82775*365 / 4
=95.82

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 Shokubai Co'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 )
=86921.5 / 100566
=0.86

* 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 Shokubai Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Nippon Shokubai Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Shokubai 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 Shokubai Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Nippon Shokubai Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
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Nippon Shokubai Co Quarterly Data
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Nippon Shokubai Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Nippon Shokubai Co'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 )
=325092 / ((84315 + 85758) / 2 )
=325092 / 85036.5
=3.82

Nippon Shokubai Co'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 )
=82775 / ((88085 + 85758) / 2 )
=82775 / 86921.5
=0.95

* 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 0.95 mean?
Nippon Shokubai Co (TSE:4114) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.95 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Nippon Shokubai Co and its competitors.
Is Nippon Shokubai Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Nippon Shokubai Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.95. Overall, Nippon Shokubai Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Shokubai Co's Inventory Turnover compare to DOW?
Nippon Shokubai Co's Inventory Turnover of 0.95 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 Nippon Shokubai Co and its competitors. Nippon Shokubai Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Shokubai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shokubai Co (TSE:4114) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,768.07, compared to a current price of 円2,122.00 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.95. Nippon Shokubai Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Nippon Shokubai Co (TSE:4114), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.95 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 Nippon Shokubai Co (TSE:4114) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shokubai Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,122.00 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,768.07. GuruFocus considers Nippon Shokubai Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4114:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.95
  • GF Value™: 円1,768.07 vs. price of 円2,122.00 (20% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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Nippon Shokubai Co Business Description

Other Exchanges NSHKF:USA
Address 4-1-1, Koraibashi, Kogin Building, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN
Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, catalysts, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells polymers for concrete mixtures, acrylates used in detergents, and resins for paints and processed adhesive products. The basic chemicals segment sells ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol used in polyester fibers and plastic beverage containers. The environment and catalysts segment sells catalysts used for automotive products and lithium-ion battery production. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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