HitachiHTHIF +1.33%82 Days Inventory is 78.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 80.63. GuruFocus rates HTHIF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 492 Conglomerates companies, Hitachi ranks worse than 55.89% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hitachi's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,587 Mil. Hitachi's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13,488 Mil.
Hence, Hitachi's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hitachi's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HTHIF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.96 Med: 80.63 Max: 87.53
Current: 85.22
During the past 13 years, Hitachi's highest Days Inventory was 87.53. The lowest was 67.96. And the median was 80.63.
HTHIF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 55.89% of 492
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 73.045
vs HTHIF: 85.22
Hitachi's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (75.53) to Mar. 2026 (78.39).
It might indicate that Hitachi's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hitachi's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.
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's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.
Hitachi (OTCPK:HTHIF) 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'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'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 Days Inventory Related Terms
Hitachi Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hitachi'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, Hitachi'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 Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi'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.
Hitachi (HTHIF) has a Days Inventory of 78.39 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hitachi and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 80.63. Over the past decade, Hitachi's Days Inventory has ranged from 67.96 to 87.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #275 out of 492 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Hitachi's Days Inventory too high?
Hitachi's current Days Inventory of 78.39 is near median its 10-year median of 80.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.96 to a high of 87.53. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.05. Hitachi's value of 78.39 is 7.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #275 out of 492 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi's Days Inventory compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #275 out of 492 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hitachi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.05. Hitachi's value of 78.39 is 7.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi's own Days Inventory has ranged from 67.96 to 87.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.63 vs. the industry median of 73.05, Hitachi 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.05, based on 492 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's current Days Inventory of 78.39 is 7.3% 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 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. Hitachi's current Days Inventory is 78.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 80.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi (HTHIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.34, compared to a current price of $27.78 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 78.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 80.63 and 7.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 73.05. Hitachi's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 (HTHIF), the current Days Inventory is 78.39 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 (HTHIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.78 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.34.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTHIF:
Days Inventory: 78.39 (near median its 10-year median of 80.63)
GF Value™: $26.34 vs. price of $27.78 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% above the Conglomerates median (#275 of 492)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTHIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Ltd is engaged in diverse businesses spanning industries, energy, IT, and real estate. The company operates through four business segments. The Connective Industries segment covers elevators, escalators, home appliances, air conditioning, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical analyzers, industrial and distribution solutions, water and environmental solutions, and industrial equipment. The Digital Systems & Services segment offers system integration, consulting, cloud services, IT products, software, and ATMs. The Green Energy & Mobility segment focuses on power grids, renewable energy, nuclear power, and railway systems. The Others include real estate management, sales, and leasing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Green Energy & Mobility segment.
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