KGMEF (Kagome Co) Days Inventory: 237.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 72% Above Median

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What is Kagome Co Days Inventory?

Kagome Co KGMEF +9.37% 82 Days Inventory is 237.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 138.42. GuruFocus rates KGMEF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.18. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kagome Co ranks worse than 88.63% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kagome Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $753 Mil. Kagome Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $289 Mil. Hence, Kagome Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 237.60.

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

KGMEF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 128.39   Med: 138.42   Max: 218.87
Current: 210.44

During the past 13 years, Kagome Co's highest Days Inventory was 218.87. The lowest was 128.39. And the median was 138.42.

KGMEF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
88.63% of 1873 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.04 vs KGMEF: 210.44

Kagome Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (226.14) to Mar. 2026 (237.60). It might indicate that Kagome Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kagome Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.

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. Kagome Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.77.


Kagome Co  (OTCPK:KGMEF) 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.

Kagome 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.

Kagome 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.


Kagome Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Kagome Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kagome 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.

Kagome Co Days Inventory Chart

Kagome Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Kagome 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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KGMEF vs KHC, GIS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kagome 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.


Kagome Co Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kagome Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kagome Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kagome Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Kagome Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (773.966 + 766.046) / 2 ) / 1275.4*365
=770.006 / 1275.4*365
=220.36

Kagome 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
=( (766.046 + 739.009) / 2 ) / 289.005*365 / 4
=752.5275 / 289.005*365 / 4
=237.60

* 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 237.60 mean?
Kagome Co (KGMEF) has a Days Inventory of 237.60 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kagome Co and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 138.42. Over the past decade, Kagome Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 128.39 to 218.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Kagome Co ranks #1660 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Kagome Co's Days Inventory too high?
Kagome Co's current Days Inventory of 237.60 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 138.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 128.39 to a high of 218.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Kagome Co's value of 237.60 is 186.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kagome Co ranks #1660 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kagome Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kagome Co's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kagome Co ranks #1660 out of 1873 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kagome Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Kagome Co's value of 237.60 is 186.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kagome Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 128.39 to 218.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 138.42 vs. the industry median of 83.04, Kagome 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 83.04, based on 1,873 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. Kagome Co's current Days Inventory of 237.60 is 186.1% 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 Kagome Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kagome Co's current Days Inventory is 237.60, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 138.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kagome Co stock overvalued right now?
Kagome Co (KGMEF) has a current Days Inventory of 237.60. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.18, compared to a current price of $26.50 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 237.60, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 138.42 and 186.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.04. Kagome Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Kagome Co (KGMEF), the current Days Inventory is 237.60 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 Kagome Co (KGMEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kagome Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $26.50 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.18.

Key valuation signals for KGMEF:

  • Days Inventory: 237.60 (72% above median its 10-year median of 138.42)
  • GF Value™: $30.18 vs. price of $26.50 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 186.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1660 of 1873)

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


Kagome Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2811:Japan
Address 3-14-15 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, JPN, 460-0003
Kagome Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of beverages, seasonings, and processed food products. The company operates through three reportable segments: Domestic Processed Food Business, International Business, and Other. The Domestic Processed Food segment produces and sells beverages and seasonings in Japan, while the International Business segment handles agricultural production, processing, and overseas sales, including tomato-based products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic Processed Food Business segment.
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