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Hosen GroupSGX:5EV Days Inventory is 126.61 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 108.52. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Hosen Group ranks worse than 89.7% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hosen Group's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$17.45 Mil. Hosen Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$25.16 Mil.
Hence, Hosen Group's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 126.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hosen Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5EV'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.38 Med: 108.52 Max: 123.02
Current: 121.91
During the past 13 years, Hosen Group's highest Days Inventory was 123.02. The lowest was 99.38. And the median was 108.52.
SGX:5EV's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 89.7% of 301
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.65
vs SGX:5EV: 121.91
Hosen Group's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (109.24) to Dec. 2025 (126.61).
It might indicate that Hosen Group's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hosen Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.44.
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.
Hosen Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.51.
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.
Hosen Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Hosen Group's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Hosen Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Hosen Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hosen Group'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.
SGX:5EV vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Hosen Group'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.
Hosen Group Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hosen Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hosen Group'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.
Hosen Group (SGX:5EV) has a Days Inventory of 126.61 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hosen Group and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 108.52. Over the past decade, Hosen Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 99.38 to 123.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hosen Group ranks #270 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Hosen Group's Days Inventory too high?
Hosen Group's current Days Inventory of 126.61 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 108.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.38 to a high of 123.02. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.65. Hosen Group's value of 126.61 is 211.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hosen Group ranks #270 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Hosen Group's Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Hosen Group ranks #270 out of 301 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hosen Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.65. Hosen Group's value of 126.61 is 211.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hosen Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 99.38 to 123.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 108.52 vs. the industry median of 40.65, Hosen Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.65, based on 301 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. Hosen Group's current Days Inventory of 126.61 is 211.5% 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 Hosen Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hosen Group's current Days Inventory is 126.61, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 108.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosen Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosen Group (SGX:5EV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.05, compared to a current price of S$0.06 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 126.61, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 108.52 and 211.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.65. 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 Hosen Group (SGX:5EV), the current Days Inventory is 126.61 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Hosen Group Ltd engages in the import, export, and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods, specializing in packaged foods. It operates through the following segment: House brands segment which engages in the development, trading, and distribution of canned seafood, canned fruits and vegetables and canned meat products; Non-house brands segment which engages in the distribution, wholesaling and retailing of canned food and household consumable goods. The company generates maximum revenue from House brands segment.
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