Nippon Denko Co (TSE:5563) Inventories, Work In Process: 円231 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:5563 Nippon Denko Co Ltd TSE:5563
72 GF Score
Price 円422.00
GF Value 円308.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Denko Co Inventories, Work In Process?

Nippon Denko Co TSE:5563 -1.17% 72 Inventories, Work In Process is 円231 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:5563 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円308.34 (Significantly Overvalued). 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 円231 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 円231 Mil mean?
Nippon Denko Co (TSE:5563) has a Inventories, Work In Process of 円231 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 円231 Mil. Overall, Nippon Denko Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, 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 円231 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 円231 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co (TSE:5563) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円308.34, compared to a current price of 円422.00 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventories, Work In Process is 円231 Mil. Nippon Denko Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 (TSE:5563), the current Inventories, Work In Process is 円231 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 (TSE:5563) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円422.00 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円308.34. GuruFocus considers Nippon Denko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5563:

  • Inventories, Work In Process: 円231 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円308.34 vs. price of 円422.00 (36.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5563 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nippon Denko Co Business Description

Other Exchanges NJ5:Germany
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.
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