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Shima Seiki MfgFRA:2ME +1.02%67 Days Inventory is 359.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 296.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:2ME with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.45. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Shima Seiki Mfg ranks worse than 94.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shima Seiki Mfg's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2ME'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 168.25 Med: 296.8 Max: 417.34
Current: 410.04
During the past 13 years, Shima Seiki Mfg's highest Days Inventory was 417.34. The lowest was 168.25. And the median was 296.80.
FRA:2ME's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 94.74% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51
vs FRA:2ME: 410.04
Shima Seiki Mfg's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (285.66) to Mar. 2026 (359.67).
It might indicate that Shima Seiki Mfg's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Shima Seiki Mfg's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.
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.
Shima Seiki Mfg's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.73.
Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Shima Seiki Mfg's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
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.
Shima Seiki Mfg's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Shima Seiki Mfg Days Inventory Related Terms
Shima Seiki Mfg Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shima Seiki Mfg's Days 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.
FRA:2ME vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shima Seiki Mfg's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Shima Seiki Mfg Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shima Seiki Mfg's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shima Seiki Mfg's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) has a Days Inventory of 359.67 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shima Seiki Mfg and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 296.80. Over the past decade, Shima Seiki Mfg's Days Inventory has ranged from 168.25 to 417.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Shima Seiki Mfg ranks #2812 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Shima Seiki Mfg's Days Inventory too high?
Shima Seiki Mfg's current Days Inventory of 359.67 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 296.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 168.25 to a high of 417.34. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Shima Seiki Mfg's value of 359.67 is 201% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shima Seiki Mfg ranks #2812 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shima Seiki Mfg has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shima Seiki Mfg's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shima Seiki Mfg ranks #2812 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shima Seiki Mfg in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Shima Seiki Mfg's value of 359.67 is 201% above this benchmark. Historically, Shima Seiki Mfg's own Days Inventory has ranged from 168.25 to 417.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 296.80 vs. the industry median of 119.51, Shima Seiki Mfg has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,968 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shima Seiki Mfg's current Days Inventory of 359.67 is 201% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shima Seiki Mfg and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shima Seiki Mfg's current Days Inventory is 359.67, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 296.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shima Seiki Mfg stock overvalued right now?
Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) has a current Days Inventory of 359.67. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.45, compared to a current price of €4.75 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 359.67, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 296.80 and 201% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. Shima Seiki Mfg's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME), the current Days Inventory is 359.67 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 Shima Seiki Mfg (FRA:2ME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shima Seiki Mfg stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.75 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.45.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2ME:
Days Inventory: 359.67 (21% above median its 10-year median of 296.80)
GF Value™: €6.45 vs. price of €4.75 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 201% above the Industrial Products median (#2812 of 2968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2ME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shima Seiki Mfg Ltd is a Japan-based company that is engaged in developing, manufacturing, selling, and servicing computerized flat knitting machines, design systems, automatic fabric-cutting machines, and glove- and sock-knitting machines. The company's products are applied in apparel, knitting, weaving, printing, circular knitting, interior furnishings, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial materials. Flat knitting machines account for the majority of the company's sales. Shima Seiki generates most of its sales from Asia and Europe.
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