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Ajinomoto Co's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円17,638 Mil. It means Ajinomoto Co's inventory
declined by 円17,638 Mil
from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Ajinomoto Co's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-12,355 Mil. It means Ajinomoto Co's inventory
increased by 円12,355 Mil
from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Ajinomoto Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 111.12.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ajinomoto Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.82.
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.
Ajinomoto Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Change In Inventory Explanation
1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Ajinomoto Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:
3. 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.
Ajinomoto Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Ajinomoto Co Change In Inventory Related Terms
Ajinomoto Co Change In Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto Co's Change In Inventory 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.
Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.
Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-12,355 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Change In Inventory of 円-12,355 Mil mean?
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) has a Change In Inventory of 円-12,355 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Ajinomoto Co and its competitors.
Is Ajinomoto Co's Change In Inventory too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current Change In Inventory is 円-12,355 Mil. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's Change In Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
Ajinomoto Co's Change In Inventory of 円-12,355 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. Ajinomoto Co's current Change In Inventory is 円-12,355 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,715.25, compared to a current price of 円4,847.00 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is 円-12,355 Mil. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802), the current Change In Inventory is 円-12,355 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,847.00 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,715.25.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2802:
Change In Inventory: 円-12,355 Mil
GF Value™: 円3,715.25 vs. price of 円4,847.00 (30.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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