Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) Days Inventory: 9.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Above Median

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TSE:1384 Hokuryo Co Ltd TSE:1384
70 GF Score
Price 円2,036.00
GF Value 円1,469.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hokuryo Co Days Inventory?

Hokuryo Co TSE:1384 -0.20% 70 Days Inventory is 9.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 7.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:1384 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,469.92 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,870 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hokuryo Co ranks better than 98.24% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hokuryo Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円396 Mil. Hokuryo Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,856 Mil. Hence, Hokuryo Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.19.

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

TSE:1384' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.48   Med: 7.57   Max: 8.72
Current: 8.72

During the past 12 years, Hokuryo Co's highest Days Inventory was 8.72. The lowest was 6.48. And the median was 7.57.

TSE:1384's Days Inventory is ranked better than
98.24% of 1870 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.945 vs TSE:1384: 8.72

Hokuryo Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (7.75) to Mar. 2026 (9.19). It might indicate that Hokuryo Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hokuryo Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.86.

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. Hokuryo Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03.


Hokuryo Co  (TSE:1384) 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.

Hokuryo Co's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Hokuryo Co's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


Hokuryo Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Hokuryo Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokuryo 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.

Hokuryo Co Days Inventory Chart

Hokuryo Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.48 7.52 7.87 7.62 8.52

Hokuryo Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 7.38 7.56 7.75 8.45 9.19

TSE:1384 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Hokuryo 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.


Hokuryo Co Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Hokuryo Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hokuryo Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (336 + 398) / 2 ) / 15726*365
=367 / 15726*365
=8.52

Hokuryo 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: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (393 + 398) / 2 ) / 7856*365 / 2
=395.5 / 7856*365 / 2
=9.19

* 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 9.19 mean?
Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) has a Days Inventory of 9.19 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hokuryo Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 7.57. Over the past decade, Hokuryo Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 6.48 to 8.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #33 out of 1870 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Hokuryo Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hokuryo Co's current Days Inventory of 9.19 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 7.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.48 to a high of 8.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Hokuryo Co's value of 9.19 is 88.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #33 out of 1870 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hokuryo Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuryo Co's Days Inventory compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #33 out of 1870 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hokuryo Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Hokuryo Co's value of 9.19 is 88.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hokuryo Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.48 to 8.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.57 vs. the industry median of 82.95, Hokuryo 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.95, based on 1,870 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. Hokuryo Co's current Days Inventory of 9.19 is 88.9% 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 Hokuryo Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuryo Co's current Days Inventory is 9.19, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 7.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,469.92, compared to a current price of 円2,036.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 9.19, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 7.57 and 88.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.95. Hokuryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384), the current Days Inventory is 9.19 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,036.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,469.92. GuruFocus considers Hokuryo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1384:

  • Days Inventory: 9.19 (21% above median its 10-year median of 7.57)
  • GF Value™: 円1,469.92 vs. price of 円2,036.00 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100
  • Industry Position: 88.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#33 of 1870)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1384 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hokuryo Co Business Description

Address 6-15 Chuo 2-jo 3-chome, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 003-0012
Hokuryo Co Ltd is a livestock company engaged in the production and sale of eggs, processed eggs, and meat products in Japan. It offers broiler, pork, beef, and ham sausage products. It produces and sells eggs for household, hotel, restaurant, bread, and cake consumption.
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