Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) Inventories, Work In Process: 円475 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4990 Showa Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4990
67 GF Score
Price 円508.00
GF Value 円458.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Showa Chemical Industry Co Inventories, Work In Process?

Showa Chemical Industry Co TSE:4990 +0.40% 67 Inventories, Work In Process is 円475 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4990 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円458.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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. Showa Chemical Industry Co's work in process for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円475 Mil.

Showa Chemical Industry Co Inventories, Work In Process Historical Data

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Showa Chemical Industry Co Inventories, Work In Process Chart

Showa Chemical Industry Co Annual Data
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Inventories, Work In Process
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Showa Chemical Industry Co Semi-Annual Data
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Showa Chemical Industry 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 円475 Mil mean?
Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) has a Inventories, Work In Process of 円475 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Showa Chemical Industry Co and its competitors.
Is Showa Chemical Industry Co's Inventories, Work In Process too high?
Showa Chemical Industry Co's current Inventories, Work In Process is 円475 Mil. Overall, Showa Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Showa Chemical Industry Co's Inventories, Work In Process compare to LIN and SHW?
Showa Chemical Industry Co's Inventories, Work In Process of 円475 Mil 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 Inventories, Work In Process for a Chemicals company?
A good Inventories, Work In Process depends on the Chemicals 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. Showa Chemical Industry Co's current Inventories, Work In Process is 円475 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Showa Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円458.77, compared to a current price of 円508.00 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventories, Work In Process is 円475 Mil. Showa Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990), the current Inventories, Work In Process is 円475 Mil 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 Showa Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4990) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円508.00 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円458.77. GuruFocus considers Showa Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4990:

  • Inventories, Work In Process: 円475 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円458.77 vs. price of 円508.00 (10.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4990 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Showa Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address 2-23-18, Shimo-meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0064
Showa Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the development and manufacturing of diatomite and perlite. The product range consists of radiolite diatomite filter aids and functional additives, and topco perlite products. Its products are used in a widening spectrum of applications from chemical manufacturing, pool water treatment, pharmaceuticals, incinerator exhaust filtration, the manufacture of building materials, silicone resins, and soil conditioners. It is operating a diatomite plant in Jilin Province, Northeast China.
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