Kowa Co (FRA:49N) Days Inventory: 127.48 (As of Feb. 2026) — 19% Above Median

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FRA:49N Kowa Co Ltd FRA:49N
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GF Value €5.62
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What is Kowa Co Days Inventory?

Kowa Co FRA:49N +0.46% 76 Days Inventory is 127.48 as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 107.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:49N with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.62. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 415 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kowa Co ranks worse than 57.83% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kowa Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was €6.33 Mil. Kowa Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was €4.53 Mil. Hence, Kowa Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 127.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kowa Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:49N' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 83.11   Med: 107.33   Max: 132.54
Current: 111.8

During the past 11 years, Kowa Co's highest Days Inventory was 132.54. The lowest was 83.11. And the median was 107.33.

FRA:49N's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
57.83% of 415 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 95.74 vs FRA:49N: 111.80

Kowa Co's Days Inventory increased from Feb. 2025 (0.00) to Feb. 2026 (127.48). It might indicate that Kowa Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kowa Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.72.

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. Kowa Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.78.


Kowa Co  (FRA:49N) 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.

Kowa Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 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.

Kowa Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 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.


Kowa Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Kowa Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kowa Co'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.

Kowa Co Days Inventory Chart

Kowa Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Days Inventory
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Kowa Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FRA:49N vs SN, SGI, MHK: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kowa Co'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.


Kowa Co Days Inventory vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kowa Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kowa Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kowa Co Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Kowa Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (7.602 + 6.244) / 2 ) / 19.45*365
=6.923 / 19.45*365
=129.92

Kowa Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (6.416 + 6.244) / 2 ) / 4.531*365 / 4
=6.33 / 4.531*365 / 4
=127.48

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 127.48 mean?
Kowa Co (FRA:49N) has a Days Inventory of 127.48 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kowa Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 107.33. Over the past decade, Kowa Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 83.11 to 132.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #240 out of 415 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Kowa Co's Days Inventory too high?
Kowa Co's current Days Inventory of 127.48 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 107.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.11 to a high of 132.54. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Days Inventory is 95.74. Kowa Co's value of 127.48 is 33.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #240 out of 415 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kowa Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kowa Co's Days Inventory compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #240 out of 415 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kowa Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 95.74. Kowa Co's value of 127.48 is 33.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kowa Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 83.11 to 132.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 107.33 vs. the industry median of 95.74, Kowa Co 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 a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Days Inventory among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 95.74, based on 415 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. Kowa Co's current Days Inventory of 127.48 is 33.2% 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 Kowa Co and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Days Inventory is 95.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kowa Co's current Days Inventory is 127.48, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 107.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kowa Co stock overvalued right now?
Kowa Co (FRA:49N) has a current Days Inventory of 127.48. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.62, compared to a current price of €4.40 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 127.48, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 107.33 and 33.2% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 95.74. Kowa Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kowa Co (FRA:49N), the current Days Inventory is 127.48 as of Feb. 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 Kowa Co (FRA:49N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kowa Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.40 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.62.

Key valuation signals for FRA:49N:

  • Days Inventory: 127.48 (19% above median its 10-year median of 107.33)
  • GF Value™: €5.62 vs. price of €4.40 (21.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 33.2% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#240 of 415)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:49N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kowa Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7807:Japan
Address 3-159-1, Kaisan-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka, JPN, 590-0982
Kowa Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in manufacture and sale of welfare equipment. The company is involved in the production and sales of welfare nursing care products including walking cars and walking aids or walk assistance carts, silver cars, handrails, walking canes, bath related products, toilet-related products and life-support products. It supplies its products mainly to chain stores, wholesale trading companies for welfare equipment, national welfare equipment lease companies, department stores, mail-order companies and others.
76GF Score

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