KikkomanKIKOF 84 Days Inventory is 77.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 77.34. GuruFocus rates KIKOF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,865 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kikkoman ranks better than 52.17% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kikkoman's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $691 Mil. Kikkoman's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $811 Mil.
Hence, Kikkoman's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 77.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kikkoman's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
KIKOF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.36 Med: 77.34 Max: 79.7
Current: 78.42
During the past 13 years, Kikkoman's highest Days Inventory was 79.70. The lowest was 72.36. And the median was 77.34.
KIKOF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 52.17% of 1865
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.85
vs KIKOF: 78.42
Kikkoman's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (79.81) to Mar. 2026 (77.72).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kikkoman's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.
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.
Kikkoman's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.
Kikkoman (OTCPK:KIKOF) 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.
Kikkoman'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.
Kikkoman'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.
Kikkoman Days Inventory Related Terms
Kikkoman Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kikkoman'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Kikkoman'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.
Kikkoman Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kikkoman's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kikkoman'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.
Kikkoman (KIKOF) has a Days Inventory of 77.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kikkoman and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 77.34. Over the past decade, Kikkoman's Days Inventory has ranged from 72.36 to 79.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #892 out of 1865 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Kikkoman's Days Inventory too high?
Kikkoman's current Days Inventory of 77.72 is near median its 10-year median of 77.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.36 to a high of 79.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.85. Kikkoman's value of 77.72 is 6.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #892 out of 1865 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kikkoman has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kikkoman's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #892 out of 1865 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Kikkoman in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.85. Kikkoman's value of 77.72 is 6.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kikkoman's own Days Inventory has ranged from 72.36 to 79.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.34 vs. the industry median of 82.85, Kikkoman 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.85, based on 1,865 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. Kikkoman's current Days Inventory of 77.72 is 6.2% 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 Kikkoman and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kikkoman's current Days Inventory is 77.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 77.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kikkoman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman (KIKOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.68, compared to a current price of $9.24 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 77.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 77.34 and 6.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.85. Kikkoman's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Kikkoman (KIKOF), the current Days Inventory is 77.72 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 Kikkoman (KIKOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.24 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.68.
GuruFocus considers Kikkoman to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KIKOF:
Days Inventory: 77.72 (near median its 10-year median of 77.34)
GF Value™: $10.68 vs. price of $9.24 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#892 of 1865)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KIKOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kikkoman was founded in 1917 following the merger of eight family-owned companies in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest soy sauce manufacturer in Japan and the US. Domestically, it sells a broad range of food and beverage products, including but not limited to soy sauce, soy milk, licensed Del Monte products, and liquor. Kikkoman's products are shipped to over 100 countries with eight global production plants across the US, Asia, Europe, and South America. Apart from food manufacturing, Kikkoman also operates a wholesale business that resells Asian foods globally.
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