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Media Research InstituteFSE:9242 74 Days Inventory is 4.54 as of Jan. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 7.85. GuruFocus rates FSE:9242 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,906.99. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 Business Services companies, Media Research Institute ranks better than 72.21% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Media Research Institute's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 20.11.
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.
Media Research Institute's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.01.
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) 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.
Media Research Institute's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jan. 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.
Media Research Institute's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 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.
Media Research Institute Days Inventory Related Terms
Media Research Institute Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
FSE:9242 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Media Research Institute'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.
Media Research Institute Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Media Research Institute's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Research Institute'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.
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a Days Inventory of 4.54 as of Jan. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Media Research Institute and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 7.85. Over the past decade, Media Research Institute's Days Inventory has ranged from 3.79 to 12.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #187 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Media Research Institute's Days Inventory too high?
Media Research Institute's current Days Inventory of 4.54 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 7.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.79 to a high of 12.20. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.24. Media Research Institute's value of 4.54 is 82% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #187 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Research Institute has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Research Institute's Days Inventory compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #187 out of 673 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Media Research Institute in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.24. Media Research Institute's value of 4.54 is 82% below this benchmark. Historically, Media Research Institute's own Days Inventory has ranged from 3.79 to 12.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.85 vs. the industry median of 25.24, Media Research Institute 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.24, based on 673 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. Media Research Institute's current Days Inventory of 4.54 is 82% 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 Media Research Institute and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Research Institute's current Days Inventory is 4.54, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 7.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Research Institute stock overvalued right now?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a current Days Inventory of 4.54. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,906.99, compared to a current price of 円1,530.00 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 4.54, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 7.85 and 82% below the Business Services industry median of 25.24. Media Research Institute's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Media Research Institute (FSE:9242), the current Days Inventory is 4.54 as of Jan. 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 Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Research Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,530.00 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,906.99.
Key valuation signals for FSE:9242:
Days Inventory: 4.54 (42% below median its 10-year median of 7.85)
GF Value™: 円1,906.99 vs. price of 円1,530.00 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82% below the Business Services median (#187 of 673)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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