JPTXF (Japan Petroleum Exploration Co) Days Inventory: 29.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Above Median

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JPTXF Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd JPTXF
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Price $13.75
GF Value $9.02
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What is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Days Inventory?

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co JPTXF +1.10% 73 Days Inventory is 29.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 24.80. GuruFocus rates JPTXF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.02. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 689 Oil & Gas companies, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks better than 55.3% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $128 Mil. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $395 Mil. Hence, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

JPTXF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.68   Med: 24.8   Max: 35.47
Current: 26.1

During the past 13 years, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's highest Days Inventory was 35.47. The lowest was 18.68. And the median was 24.80.

JPTXF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
55.3% of 689 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 30.69 vs JPTXF: 26.10

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (21.46) to Mar. 2026 (29.60). It might indicate that Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.08.

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 Petroleum Exploration Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.


Japan Petroleum Exploration Co  (OTCPK:JPTXF) 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 Petroleum Exploration 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.

Japan Petroleum Exploration 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.


Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Petroleum Exploration 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.

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Days Inventory Chart

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Japan Petroleum Exploration 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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JPTXF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Japan Petroleum Exploration 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.


Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Japan Petroleum Exploration 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
=( (119.162 + 113.308) / 2 ) / 1661.145*365
=116.235 / 1661.145*365
=25.54

Japan Petroleum Exploration 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
=( (142.712 + 113.308) / 2 ) / 394.674*365 / 4
=128.01 / 394.674*365 / 4
=29.60

* 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 29.60 mean?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JPTXF) has a Days Inventory of 29.60 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 24.80. Over the past decade, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 18.68 to 35.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #308 out of 689 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Days Inventory too high?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Days Inventory of 29.60 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 24.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.68 to a high of 35.47. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 30.69. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's value of 29.60 is 3.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #308 out of 689 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Days Inventory compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #308 out of 689 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Japan Petroleum Exploration Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.69. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's value of 29.60 is 3.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 18.68 to 35.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.80 vs. the industry median of 30.69, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 30.69, based on 689 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 Petroleum Exploration Co's current Days Inventory of 29.60 is 3.6% 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Days Inventory is 29.60, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 24.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JPTXF) has a current Days Inventory of 29.60. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.02, compared to a current price of $13.75 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 29.60, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 24.80 and 3.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 30.69. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JPTXF), the current Days Inventory is 29.60 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 Petroleum Exploration Co (JPTXF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.75 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.02.

Key valuation signals for JPTXF:

  • Days Inventory: 29.60 (19% above median its 10-year median of 24.80)
  • GF Value™: $9.02 vs. price of $13.75 (52.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.6% below the Oil & Gas median (#308 of 689)

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


Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 1662:JapanJP9:Germany
Address Sapia Tower, 1-7-12, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0005
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd is a drilling and exploration company that specializes in the production of crude oil and liquefied natural gas. Majority of the company's revenue is derived from oil and gas fields in Japan, with additional production coming from various international positions. Japan Petroleum Exploration serves natural gas to electric power companies, local distribution companies, and various industrial users. It also supplies and sells crude oil to petroleum refiners and trading companies.
73GF Score

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