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What is International Housewares Retail Co Days Inventory?
International Housewares Retail CoHKSE:01373 68 Days Inventory is 105.77 as of Apr. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 87.30. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01373 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,089 Retail - Cyclical companies, International Housewares Retail Co ranks worse than 50.78% on this metric.
HKSE:01373'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 81.07 Med: 87.3 Max: 104.09
Current: 104.09
During the past 13 years, International Housewares Retail Co's highest Days Inventory was 104.09. The lowest was 81.07. And the median was 87.30.
HKSE:01373's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 50.78% of 1089
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 102.77
vs HKSE:01373: 104.09
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
International Housewares Retail Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.73.
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.
International Housewares Retail Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.31.
International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) 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.
International Housewares Retail Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Apr. 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.
International Housewares Retail Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Days Inventory Related Terms
International Housewares Retail Co 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Days Inventory Chart
HKSE:01373 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, International Housewares Retail 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Housewares Retail Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Housewares Retail Co'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.
International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) has a Days Inventory of 105.77 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 87.30. Over the past decade, International Housewares Retail Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 81.07 to 104.09. According to the industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #553 out of 1089 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is International Housewares Retail Co's Days Inventory too high?
International Housewares Retail Co's current Days Inventory of 105.77 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 87.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 81.07 to a high of 104.09. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 102.77. International Housewares Retail Co's value of 105.77 is 2.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #553 out of 1089 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Housewares Retail Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Housewares Retail Co's Days Inventory compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #553 out of 1089 companies for Days Inventory. This places International Housewares Retail Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 102.77. International Housewares Retail Co's value of 105.77 is 2.9% above this benchmark. Historically, International Housewares Retail Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 81.07 to 104.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.30 vs. the industry median of 102.77, International Housewares Retail 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 102.77, based on 1,089 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. International Housewares Retail Co's current Days Inventory of 105.77 is 2.9% 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 International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 102.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Housewares Retail Co's current Days Inventory is 105.77, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 87.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Housewares Retail Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.65 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 105.77, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 87.30 and 2.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 102.77. International Housewares Retail Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373), the current Days Inventory is 105.77 as of Apr. 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 International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.65 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.11.
GuruFocus considers International Housewares Retail Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01373:
Days Inventory: 105.77 (21% above median its 10-year median of 87.30)
GF Value™: HK$1.11 vs. price of HK$0.65 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#553 of 1089)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01373 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Housewares Retail Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are houseware retail chains in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau. The group offers houseware products through a retail network comprising stores in Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Cambodia, East Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Australia under brands including Japan Home Centre, City Life, Epo gifts and stationery, 123 by ELLA, and Japan Home. The group has reportable operating segments namely Retail, Wholesales, Licensing and others. Hong Kong is the key market of the group, accounting for majorly of its total revenue. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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