Aoyama Trading Co (FRA:9B7) Days Inventory: 148.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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FRA:9B7 Aoyama Trading Co Ltd FRA:9B7
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Price €3.74
GF Value €3.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Aoyama Trading Co Days Inventory?

Aoyama Trading Co FRA:9B7 -1.06% 31 Days Inventory is 148.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 178.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:9B7 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Aoyama Trading Co ranks worse than 72.95% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Aoyama Trading Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €249 Mil. Aoyama Trading Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €153 Mil. Hence, Aoyama Trading Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 148.19.

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

FRA:9B7' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 166.25   Med: 178.96   Max: 247.65
Current: 184.74

During the past 13 years, Aoyama Trading Co's highest Days Inventory was 247.65. The lowest was 166.25. And the median was 178.96.

FRA:9B7's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
72.95% of 1087 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 105.43 vs FRA:9B7: 184.74

Aoyama Trading Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (145.86) to Mar. 2026 (148.19). It might indicate that Aoyama Trading Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Aoyama Trading Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.

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. Aoyama Trading Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.76.


Aoyama Trading Co  (FRA:9B7) 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.

Aoyama Trading Co'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.

Aoyama Trading Co'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.


Aoyama Trading Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Aoyama Trading Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aoyama Trading 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.

Aoyama Trading Co Days Inventory Chart

Aoyama Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Aoyama Trading Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:9B7 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Aoyama Trading 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.


Aoyama Trading Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aoyama Trading Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aoyama Trading Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Aoyama Trading Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (285.603 + 240.417) / 2 ) / 495.176*365
=263.01 / 495.176*365
=193.87

Aoyama Trading Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (256.986 + 240.417) / 2 ) / 153.138*365 / 4
=248.7015 / 153.138*365 / 4
=148.19

* 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 148.19 mean?
Aoyama Trading Co (FRA:9B7) has a Days Inventory of 148.19 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Aoyama Trading Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 178.96. Over the past decade, Aoyama Trading Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 166.25 to 247.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #793 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Aoyama Trading Co's Days Inventory too high?
Aoyama Trading Co's current Days Inventory of 148.19 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 178.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 166.25 to a high of 247.65. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 105.43. Aoyama Trading Co's value of 148.19 is 40.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #793 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aoyama Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aoyama Trading Co's Days Inventory compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #793 out of 1087 companies for Days Inventory. This places Aoyama Trading Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 105.43. Aoyama Trading Co's value of 148.19 is 40.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Aoyama Trading Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 166.25 to 247.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 178.96 vs. the industry median of 105.43, Aoyama Trading 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 105.43, based on 1,087 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. Aoyama Trading Co's current Days Inventory of 148.19 is 40.6% 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 Aoyama Trading Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 105.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aoyama Trading Co's current Days Inventory is 148.19, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 178.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aoyama Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aoyama Trading Co (FRA:9B7) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.51, compared to a current price of €3.74 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 148.19, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 178.96 and 40.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 105.43. Aoyama Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 Aoyama Trading Co (FRA:9B7), the current Days Inventory is 148.19 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 Aoyama Trading Co (FRA:9B7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aoyama Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.74 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.51. GuruFocus considers Aoyama Trading Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9B7:

  • Days Inventory: 148.19 (17% below median its 10-year median of 178.96)
  • GF Value™: €3.51 vs. price of €3.74 (6.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#793 of 1087)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9B7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aoyama Trading Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8219:Japan
Address 1-3-5 Ojimachi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Fukuyama, JPN, 721-8556
Aoyama Trading Co Ltd is an apparel retailer specializing in business wear. Men's business wear accounts for roughly two thirds of the company's total sales, while women's business wear accounts for roughly 10%. Business wear stores include Yofuku-no-Aoyama, which is the company's primary brand and has nearly 800 locations; The Suit Company; and Next Blue. Other business segments include casual wear, with store brands including Universal Language and Calaja; credit cards; printing and media; and total repair service, which includes the company's Mister Minit stores, providing repair services such as shoe repair and key duplication. Aoyama's sales are primarily in Japan, but the firm has business throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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