Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) Days Inventory: 44.46 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median


MEX:DAIFN Daifuku Co Ltd MEX:DAIFN
75 GF Score
Price MXN818.73
GF Value MXN402.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Daifuku Co Days Inventory?

Daifuku Co MEX:DAIFN 75 Days Inventory is 44.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 33.43. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAIFN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN402.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,972 Industrial Products companies, Daifuku Co ranks better than 90.88% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Daifuku Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN7,167 Mil. Daifuku Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN14,708 Mil. Hence, Daifuku Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.46.

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

MEX:DAIFN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.29   Med: 33.43   Max: 48.88
Current: 42.71

During the past 13 years, Daifuku Co's highest Days Inventory was 48.88. The lowest was 28.29. And the median was 33.43.

MEX:DAIFN's Days Inventory is ranked better than
90.88% of 2972 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.325 vs MEX:DAIFN: 42.71

Daifuku Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (44.41) to Mar. 2026 (44.46). It might indicate that Daifuku Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Daifuku Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.05.

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. Daifuku Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.


Daifuku Co  (MEX:DAIFN) 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.

Daifuku 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.

Daifuku Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=7166.9045 / 19626.762
=0.37

* 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.


Daifuku Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Daifuku Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daifuku 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.

Daifuku Co Days Inventory Chart

Daifuku Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 35.47 35.79 43.55 54.18 46.75

Daifuku Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 44.41 42.42 44.02 43.78 44.46

MEX:DAIFN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Daifuku 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.


Daifuku Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Daifuku Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Daifuku Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Daifuku 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: Mar. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (7366.028 + 7397.679) / 2 ) / 57634.985*365
=7381.8535 / 57634.985*365
=46.75

Daifuku 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
=( (7397.679 + 6936.13) / 2 ) / 14707.969*365 / 4
=7166.9045 / 14707.969*365 / 4
=44.46

* 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 44.46 mean?
Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) has a Days Inventory of 44.46 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Daifuku Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 33.43. Over the past decade, Daifuku Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 28.29 to 48.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #271 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Daifuku Co's Days Inventory too high?
Daifuku Co's current Days Inventory of 44.46 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 33.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.29 to a high of 48.88. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.33. Daifuku Co's value of 44.46 is 62.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #271 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daifuku Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daifuku Co's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #271 out of 2972 companies for Days Inventory. This places Daifuku Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.33. Daifuku Co's value of 44.46 is 62.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Daifuku Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 28.29 to 48.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.43 vs. the industry median of 119.33, Daifuku 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.33, based on 2,972 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. Daifuku Co's current Days Inventory of 44.46 is 62.7% 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 Daifuku Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daifuku Co's current Days Inventory is 44.46, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 33.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daifuku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN402.26, compared to a current price of MXN818.73 — trading 103.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 44.46, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 33.43 and 62.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.33. Daifuku Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN), the current Days Inventory is 44.46 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 Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN818.73 is trading 103.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN402.26. GuruFocus considers Daifuku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DAIFN:

  • Days Inventory: 44.46 (33% above median its 10-year median of 33.43)
  • GF Value™: MXN402.26 vs. price of MXN818.73 (103.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.7% below the Industrial Products median (#271 of 2972)

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


Daifuku Co Business Description

Address 3-2-11 Mitejima, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 555-0012
Daifuku, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is the world's largest provider of material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates automation solutions that manage the movement, storage, and control of goods across industries. Its operations span cleanroom systems for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, factory automation, distribution center and warehouse systems, airport baggage handling, and automotive production lines. In addition to supplying advanced equipment—such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, sorting systems, and automated guided vehicles—Daifuku offers software, maintenance, and other services to deliver end-to-end automation solutions for global clients.
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