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Kobe Bussan CoKOBNF 89 Days Inventory is 14.11 as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 13.96. GuruFocus rates KOBNF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.24. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 302 Retail - Defensive companies, Kobe Bussan Co ranks better than 88.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobe Bussan Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
KOBNF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.6 Med: 13.96 Max: 17.42
Current: 14.04
During the past 13 years, Kobe Bussan Co's highest Days Inventory was 17.42. The lowest was 11.60. And the median was 13.96.
KOBNF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 88.74% of 302
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495
vs KOBNF: 14.04
Kobe Bussan Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Apr. 2025 (13.27) to Apr. 2026 (14.11).
It might indicate that Kobe Bussan Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kobe Bussan Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.47.
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 Bussan Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.14.
Kobe Bussan Co (OTCPK:KOBNF) 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 Bussan Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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 Bussan Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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 Bussan Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Kobe Bussan Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Bussan 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan 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.
Kobe Bussan Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Bussan Co'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 Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a Days Inventory of 14.11 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.96. Over the past decade, Kobe Bussan Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 11.60 to 17.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #34 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's Days Inventory too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current Days Inventory of 14.11 is near median its 10-year median of 13.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.60 to a high of 17.42. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 14.11 is 65.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #34 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's Days Inventory compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #34 out of 302 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kobe Bussan Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 14.11 is 65.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kobe Bussan Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 11.60 to 17.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.96 vs. the industry median of 40.50, Kobe Bussan 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.50, based on 302 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 Bussan Co's current Days Inventory of 14.11 is 65.2% 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Bussan Co's current Days Inventory is 14.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current Days Inventory of 14.11. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.24, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 14.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.96 and 65.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current Days Inventory is 14.11 as of Apr. 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 Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.24.
Key valuation signals for KOBNF:
Days Inventory: 14.11 (near median its 10-year median of 13.96)
GF Value™: $40.24 vs. price of $24.10 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#34 of 302)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOBNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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