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The Japan Steel WorksFRA:J9R -1.39%81 Days Inventory is 225.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 157.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:J9R with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, The Japan Steel Works ranks worse than 82.08% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The Japan Steel Works's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.
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.
The Japan Steel Works's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.87.
The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) 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.
The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works Days Inventory Related Terms
The Japan Steel Works Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Japan Steel Works'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:J9R vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Japan Steel Works's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) has a Days Inventory of 225.46 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 157.05. Over the past decade, The Japan Steel Works' Days Inventory has ranged from 142.56 to 233.88. According to the industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #2436 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is The Japan Steel Works' Days Inventory too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current Days Inventory of 225.46 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 157.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 142.56 to a high of 233.88. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. The Japan Steel Works' value of 225.46 is 88.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #2436 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #2436 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places The Japan Steel Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. The Japan Steel Works' value of 225.46 is 88.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The Japan Steel Works' own Days Inventory has ranged from 142.56 to 233.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 157.05 vs. the industry median of 119.51, The Japan Steel Works 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. The Japan Steel Works's current Days Inventory of 225.46 is 88.7% 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 The Japan Steel Works 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. The Japan Steel Works's current Days Inventory is 225.46, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 157.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.63, compared to a current price of €41.24 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 225.46, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 157.05 and 88.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. The Japan Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R), the current Days Inventory is 225.46 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 The Japan Steel Works (FRA:J9R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €41.24 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.63.
GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:J9R:
Days Inventory: 225.46 (44% above median its 10-year median of 157.05)
GF Value™: €34.63 vs. price of €41.24 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2436 of 2968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:J9R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
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