Kobe SteelKBSTF -7.05%74 Days Inventory is 117.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 108.20. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 587 Steel companies, Kobe Steel ranks worse than 71.55% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kobe Steel's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,482 Mil. Kobe Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,474 Mil.
Hence, Kobe Steel's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 117.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobe Steel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
KBSTF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99 Med: 108.2 Max: 127.66
Current: 127.66
During the past 13 years, Kobe Steel's highest Days Inventory was 127.66. The lowest was 99.00. And the median was 108.20.
KBSTF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 71.55% of 587
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 87.2
vs KBSTF: 127.66
Kobe Steel's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (114.34) to Mar. 2026 (117.72).
It might indicate that Kobe Steel's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kobe Steel's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.
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.
Kobe Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.08.
Kobe Steel (OTCPK:KBSTF) 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.
Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel Days Inventory Related Terms
Kobe Steel Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Steel'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 Steel subindustry, Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a Days Inventory of 117.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 108.20. Over the past decade, Kobe Steel's Days Inventory has ranged from 99.00 to 127.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #420 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Kobe Steel's Days Inventory too high?
Kobe Steel's current Days Inventory of 117.72 is near median its 10-year median of 108.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.00 to a high of 127.66. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 87.20. Kobe Steel's value of 117.72 is 35% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #420 out of 587 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #420 out of 587 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kobe Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 87.20. Kobe Steel's value of 117.72 is 35% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobe Steel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 99.00 to 127.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 108.20 vs. the industry median of 87.20, Kobe Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 87.20, based on 587 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. Kobe Steel's current Days Inventory of 117.72 is 35% 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 Kobe Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 87.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Steel's current Days Inventory is 117.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 108.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (KBSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.59, compared to a current price of $12.32 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 117.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 108.20 and 35% above the Steel industry median of 87.20. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current Days Inventory is 117.72 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.32 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.59.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KBSTF:
Days Inventory: 117.72 (near median its 10-year median of 108.20)
GF Value™: $10.59 vs. price of $12.32 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35% above the Steel median (#420 of 587)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KBSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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