Hi-LexHLXFF 60 Days Inventory is 49.21 as of Oct. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 47.35. GuruFocus rates HLXFF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 496 Conglomerates companies, Hi-Lex ranks better than 64.11% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hi-Lex's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was $243 Mil. Hi-Lex's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was $451 Mil.
Hence, Hi-Lex's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 49.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Lex's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HLXFF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.54 Med: 47.35 Max: 53.51
Current: 51.27
During the past 13 years, Hi-Lex's highest Days Inventory was 53.51. The lowest was 36.54. And the median was 47.35.
HLXFF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 64.11% of 496
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 73.045
vs HLXFF: 51.27
Hi-Lex's Days Inventory
declined
from Oct. 2024 (49.42) to Oct. 2025 (49.21).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hi-Lex's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 1.85.
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.
Hi-Lex's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 0.48.
Hi-Lex (OTCPK:HLXFF) 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.
Hi-Lex's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 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.
Hi-Lex's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 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.
Hi-Lex Days Inventory Related Terms
Hi-Lex Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Lex'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, Hi-Lex'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.
Hi-Lex Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hi-Lex's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lex'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.
Hi-Lex (HLXFF) has a Days Inventory of 49.21 as of Oct. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hi-Lex and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.35. Over the past decade, Hi-Lex's Days Inventory has ranged from 36.54 to 53.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #178 out of 496 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Hi-Lex's Days Inventory too high?
Hi-Lex's current Days Inventory of 49.21 is near median its 10-year median of 47.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.54 to a high of 53.51. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.05. Hi-Lex's value of 49.21 is 32.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #178 out of 496 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Lex has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lex's Days Inventory compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #178 out of 496 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hi-Lex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.05. Hi-Lex's value of 49.21 is 32.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Lex's own Days Inventory has ranged from 36.54 to 53.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.35 vs. the industry median of 73.05, Hi-Lex 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 73.05, based on 496 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. Hi-Lex's current Days Inventory of 49.21 is 32.6% 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 Hi-Lex and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lex's current Days Inventory is 49.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lex (HLXFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.78, compared to a current price of $17.13 — trading 258.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 49.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.35 and 32.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 73.05. Hi-Lex's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Hi-Lex (HLXFF), the current Days Inventory is 49.21 as of Oct. 2025. 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 Hi-Lex (HLXFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.13 is trading 258.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.78.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Lex to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HLXFF:
Days Inventory: 49.21 (near median its 10-year median of 47.35)
GF Value™: $4.78 vs. price of $17.13 (258.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% below the Conglomerates median (#178 of 496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLXFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Lex Corp is a Japanese company specialized in three segments: automobiles and industrial equipment, medical equipment, and a metal mold business. The automobiles equipment segment offers control cables, window regulators, sliding window systems, door modules, and others. The industrial equipment includes control boxes, steering systems, control cables for marine vessels, accelerator and assist cables for construction and industrial equipment, toilet seat elevators, and air conditioning grill raising and lowering systems for welfare and home.
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