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Hikari TsushinFRA:HIK -0.99%76 Days Inventory is 1.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 3.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:HIK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €213.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Conglomerates companies, Hikari Tsushin ranks better than 97.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hikari Tsushin's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HIK'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04 Med: 3.02 Max: 34.61
Current: 2.12
During the past 13 years, Hikari Tsushin's highest Days Inventory was 34.61. The lowest was 2.04. And the median was 3.02.
FRA:HIK's Days Inventory is ranked better than 97.38% of 497
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 73.2
vs FRA:HIK: 2.12
Hikari Tsushin's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (2.30) to Mar. 2026 (1.89).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hikari Tsushin's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.21.
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.
Hikari Tsushin's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.
Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) 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.
Hikari Tsushin'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.
Hikari Tsushin'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.
Hikari Tsushin Days Inventory Related Terms
Hikari Tsushin Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hikari Tsushin'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hikari Tsushin'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.
Hikari Tsushin Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hikari Tsushin's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hikari Tsushin'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.
Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) has a Days Inventory of 1.89 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hikari Tsushin and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 3.02. Over the past decade, Hikari Tsushin's Days Inventory has ranged from 2.04 to 34.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Hikari Tsushin ranks #13 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Hikari Tsushin's Days Inventory too high?
Hikari Tsushin's current Days Inventory of 1.89 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 3.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 34.61. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.20. Hikari Tsushin's value of 1.89 is 97.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hikari Tsushin ranks #13 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hikari Tsushin has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikari Tsushin's Days Inventory compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hikari Tsushin ranks #13 out of 497 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hikari Tsushin in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.20. Hikari Tsushin's value of 1.89 is 97.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hikari Tsushin's own Days Inventory has ranged from 2.04 to 34.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.02 vs. the industry median of 73.20, Hikari Tsushin has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.20, based on 497 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. Hikari Tsushin's current Days Inventory of 1.89 is 97.4% below 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 Hikari Tsushin and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hikari Tsushin's current Days Inventory is 1.89, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikari Tsushin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €213.57, compared to a current price of €200.00 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.89, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 3.02 and 97.4% below the Conglomerates industry median of 73.20. Hikari Tsushin's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK), the current Days Inventory is 1.89 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 Hikari Tsushin (FRA:HIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Tsushin stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €200.00 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €213.57.
GuruFocus considers Hikari Tsushin to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HIK:
Days Inventory: 1.89 (37% below median its 10-year median of 3.02)
GF Value™: €213.57 vs. price of €200.00 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.4% below the Conglomerates median (#13 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hikari Tsushin Inc operates as a holding company engaged in diversified businesses through seven segments: Electricity and Gas, Telecommunications, Beverages, Insurance, Finance, Solutions, and Agency Sales. The group provides electricity and gas supply, communication services, natural mineral water, non-life insurance, and warranty services, as well as financial services such as microfinance, industry-specific solution platforms, and agency sales of various products from telecommunications carriers and manufacturers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electricity and Gas segment.
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