Japan TobaccoJAPAF 75 Days Inventory is 261.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 235.84. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, Japan Tobacco ranks worse than 74.47% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Japan Tobacco's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,832 Mil. Japan Tobacco's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,388 Mil.
Hence, Japan Tobacco's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 261.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Tobacco's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JAPAF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 209.95 Med: 235.84 Max: 253.51
Current: 238.49
During the past 13 years, Japan Tobacco's highest Days Inventory was 253.51. The lowest was 209.95. And the median was 235.84.
JAPAF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 74.47% of 47
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 134.79
vs JAPAF: 238.49
Japan Tobacco's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (247.99) to Mar. 2026 (261.03).
It might indicate that Japan Tobacco's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Japan Tobacco's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.
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.
Japan Tobacco's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.
Japan Tobacco (OTCPK:JAPAF) 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.
Japan Tobacco'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.
Japan Tobacco'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.
Japan Tobacco Days Inventory Related Terms
Japan Tobacco Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Tobacco'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 Tobacco subindustry, Japan Tobacco'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.
Japan Tobacco Days Inventory vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Japan Tobacco's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Tobacco'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.
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a Days Inventory of 261.03 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Japan Tobacco and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 235.84. Over the past decade, Japan Tobacco's Days Inventory has ranged from 209.95 to 253.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #35 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Japan Tobacco's Days Inventory too high?
Japan Tobacco's current Days Inventory of 261.03 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 235.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 209.95 to a high of 253.51. The Tobacco Products industry median Days Inventory is 134.79. Japan Tobacco's value of 261.03 is 93.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #35 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's Days Inventory compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #35 out of 47 companies for Days Inventory. This places Japan Tobacco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 134.79. Japan Tobacco's value of 261.03 is 93.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Tobacco's own Days Inventory has ranged from 209.95 to 253.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 235.84 vs. the industry median of 134.79, Japan Tobacco 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Tobacco Products companies is 134.79, based on 47 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. Japan Tobacco's current Days Inventory of 261.03 is 93.7% 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 Japan Tobacco and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 134.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Tobacco's current Days Inventory is 261.03, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 235.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.40, compared to a current price of $37.74 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 261.03, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 235.84 and 93.7% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 134.79. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current Days Inventory is 261.03 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.74 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.40.
GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JAPAF:
Days Inventory: 261.03 (11% above median its 10-year median of 235.84)
GF Value™: $31.40 vs. price of $37.74 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.7% above the Tobacco Products median (#35 of 47)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JAPAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Tobacco primarily sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, organized in three clusters consisting of Asia (which includes its home market and countries in Asia Pacific), Western Europe, and EMA (which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East North Africa, Turkey, Americas, and duty-free). Its leading cigarette brands include Winston (non-US), Camel (non-US), Mevius, and LD. Its reduced-risk brands include Logic in vaping, Ploom in heated tobacco, and Nordic Spirit in nicotine pouches, though these generates less than 5% of tobacco sales.
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