Marutai Co (FSE:2919) Days Inventory: 29.81 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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FSE:2919 Marutai Co Ltd FSE:2919
68 GF Score
Price 円4,180.00
GF Value 円4,107.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Marutai Co Days Inventory?

Marutai Co FSE:2919 68 Days Inventory is 29.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 26.33. GuruFocus rates FSE:2919 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,107.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,870 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Marutai Co ranks better than 88.56% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Marutai Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円564 Mil. Marutai Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,451 Mil. Hence, Marutai Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.81.

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

FSE:2919' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.49   Med: 26.33   Max: 33.29
Current: 31.09

During the past 13 years, Marutai Co's highest Days Inventory was 33.29. The lowest was 22.49. And the median was 26.33.

FSE:2919's Days Inventory is ranked better than
88.56% of 1870 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.945 vs FSE:2919: 31.09

Marutai Co's Days Inventory stayed the same from Mar. 2025 (29.81) to Mar. 2026 (29.81).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Marutai Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.12.

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. Marutai Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.


Marutai Co  (FSE:2919) 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.

Marutai Co's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Marutai Co's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


Marutai Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Marutai Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marutai 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.

Marutai Co Days Inventory Chart

Marutai Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.74 30.41 33.29 32.87 31.87

Marutai Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 32.99 32.29 29.81 31.63 29.81

FSE:2919 vs KHC, GIS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Marutai 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.


Marutai Co Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Marutai Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marutai Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Marutai 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
=( (581.444 + 586.714) / 2 ) / 6688.651*365
=584.079 / 6688.651*365
=31.87

Marutai 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: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (540.748 + 586.714) / 2 ) / 3451.083*365 / 2
=563.731 / 3451.083*365 / 2
=29.81

* 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 29.81 mean?
Marutai Co (FSE:2919) has a Days Inventory of 29.81 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Marutai Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 26.33. Over the past decade, Marutai Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 22.49 to 33.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Marutai Co ranks #214 out of 1870 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Marutai Co's Days Inventory too high?
Marutai Co's current Days Inventory of 29.81 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 26.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.49 to a high of 33.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Marutai Co's value of 29.81 is 64.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marutai Co ranks #214 out of 1870 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marutai Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marutai Co's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Marutai Co ranks #214 out of 1870 companies for Days Inventory. This places Marutai Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Marutai Co's value of 29.81 is 64.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Marutai Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 22.49 to 33.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.33 vs. the industry median of 82.95, Marutai Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.95, based on 1,870 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. Marutai Co's current Days Inventory of 29.81 is 64.1% 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 Marutai Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marutai Co's current Days Inventory is 29.81, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 26.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marutai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marutai Co (FSE:2919) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,107.43, compared to a current price of 円4,180.00 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 29.81, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 26.33 and 64.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.95. Marutai Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Marutai Co (FSE:2919), the current Days Inventory is 29.81 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 Marutai Co (FSE:2919) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marutai Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,180.00 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,107.43. GuruFocus considers Marutai Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:2919:

  • Days Inventory: 29.81 (13% above median its 10-year median of 26.33)
  • GF Value™: 円4,107.43 vs. price of 円4,180.00 (1.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#214 of 1870)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:2919 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marutai Co Business Description

Address Aomi 1042-1, Fukuoka Prefecture, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, JPN, 819-0392
Marutai Co Ltd is a Japanese firm engaged in the production of seasonings and confectionery. It manufactures and sells noodles. Its products include ramen bars, non-fried noodles, noodle bars, stick noodles, deep-fried yakisoba, tilde, cupcake, noodle dishes, and cups.
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