HTCMF (Hitachi Construction Machinery Co) Days Inventory: 168.42 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


HTCMF Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Ltd HTCMF
76 GF Score
Price $32.90
GF Value $27.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Days Inventory?

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co HTCMF -1.11% 76 Days Inventory is 168.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 168.20. GuruFocus rates HTCMF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks worse than 75.48% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,592 Mil. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,946 Mil. Hence, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 168.42.

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

HTCMF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 128.91   Med: 168.2   Max: 209.77
Current: 203.74

During the past 13 years, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's highest Days Inventory was 209.77. The lowest was 128.91. And the median was 168.20.

HTCMF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
75.48% of 208 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 127.06 vs HTCMF: 203.74

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (188.08) to Mar. 2026 (168.42).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.

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. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.34.


Hitachi Construction Machinery Co  (OTCPK:HTCMF) 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.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co'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.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co'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.


Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Days Inventory Chart

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HTCMF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.


Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Days Inventory vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hitachi Construction Machinery 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
=( (3563.609 + 3410.731) / 2 ) / 6226.747*365
=3487.17 / 6226.747*365
=204.41

Hitachi Construction Machinery 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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3774.108 + 3410.731) / 2 ) / 1946.356*365 / 4
=3592.4195 / 1946.356*365 / 4
=168.42

* 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 168.42 mean?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) has a Days Inventory of 168.42 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 168.20. Over the past decade, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 128.91 to 209.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #157 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Days Inventory of 168.42 is near median its 10-year median of 168.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 128.91 to a high of 209.77. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Inventory is 127.06. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 168.42 is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #157 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Days Inventory compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #157 out of 208 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hitachi Construction Machinery Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 127.06. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 168.42 is 32.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 128.91 to 209.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 168.20 vs. the industry median of 127.06, Hitachi Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Inventory among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 127.06, based on 208 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. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Days Inventory of 168.42 is 32.6% 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Inventory is 127.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Days Inventory is 168.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 168.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.38, compared to a current price of $32.90 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 168.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 168.20 and 32.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 127.06. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF), the current Days Inventory is 168.42 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $32.90 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.38. GuruFocus considers Hitachi Construction Machinery Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HTCMF:

  • Days Inventory: 168.42 (near median its 10-year median of 168.20)
  • GF Value™: $27.38 vs. price of $32.90 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#157 of 208)

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


Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Business Description

Address 16-1, Higashiueno 2-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-0015
Hitachi Construction Machinery manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, and provides related services such as parts supply, rentals, and others. HCM was established in 1970 as a subsidiary of Hitachi, but its origins date back to 1949 when it introduced Japan's first mechanical excavator. The company's main products include hydraulic excavators for mining and construction, rigid dump trucks, and wheel loaders. As of August 2022, Hitachi is no longer the parent company of HCM, after selling 26% of its stake to HCJI Holdings, a joint venture between Itochu and Japan Industrial Partners. Currently, Hitachi has a 25.42% stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery as an equity-method affiliate. HCM is based in Tokyo.
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