Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Inventories, Work In Process: €1.3 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:NJ5 Nippon Denko Co Ltd FRA:NJ5
73 GF Score
Price €2.18
GF Value €1.63
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Denko Co Inventories, Work In Process?

Nippon Denko Co FRA:NJ5 -3.54% 73 Inventories, Work In Process is €1.3 Mil 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.

Work in process is the part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. Nippon Denko Co's work in process for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.3 Mil.

Nippon Denko Co Inventories, Work In Process Historical Data

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Nippon Denko Co Inventories, Work In Process Chart

Nippon Denko Co Annual Data
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Nippon Denko Co Quarterly Data
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Nippon Denko Co Inventories, Work In Process Calculation

That part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. This account contains the cost of the direct material, direct labor, and factory overhead placed into the products on the factory floor. A manufacturer must disclose in its financial statements the cost of its work-in-process as well as the cost of finished goods and materials on hand.

What does a Inventories, Work In Process of €1.3 Mil mean?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a Inventories, Work In Process of €1.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors.
Is Nippon Denko Co's Inventories, Work In Process too high?
Nippon Denko Co's current Inventories, Work In Process is €1.3 Mil. 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 Inventories, Work In Process compare to NUE and STLD?
Nippon Denko Co's Inventories, Work In Process of €1.3 Mil 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 Inventories, Work In Process for a Steel company?
A good Inventories, Work In Process depends on the Steel industry context. However, Inventories, Work In Process 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 Inventories, Work In Process mean?
A high Inventories, Work In Process can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. Nippon Denko Co's current Inventories, Work In Process is €1.3 Mil. 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 Inventories, Work In Process of €1.3 Mil. 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 Inventories, Work In Process is €1.3 Mil. 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 Inventories, Work In Process calculated?
Inventories, Work In Process is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5), the current Inventories, Work In Process is €1.3 Mil 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:

  • Inventories, Work In Process: €1.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.63 vs. price of €2.18 (33.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NJ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

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.
73GF Score

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