Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) Days Inventory: 10.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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TSE:1491 Chugai Mining Co Ltd TSE:1491
70 GF Score
Price 円728.00
GF Value 円1,825.14
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Chugai Mining Co Days Inventory?

Chugai Mining Co TSE:1491 +1.53% 70 Days Inventory is 10.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 15.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:1491 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,825.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Chugai Mining Co ranks better than 96.06% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chugai Mining Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,271 Mil. Chugai Mining Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円86,581 Mil. Hence, Chugai Mining Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.83.

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

TSE:1491' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.33   Med: 15.35   Max: 26.08
Current: 12.48

During the past 13 years, Chugai Mining Co's highest Days Inventory was 26.08. The lowest was 9.33. And the median was 15.35.

TSE:1491's Days Inventory is ranked better than
96.06% of 685 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 86.41 vs TSE:1491: 12.48

Chugai Mining Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (10.83). It might indicate that Chugai Mining Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chugai Mining Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.43.

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. Chugai Mining Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.


Chugai Mining Co  (TSE:1491) 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.

Chugai Mining 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.

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

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=10271.4725 / 88098.362
=0.12

* 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.


Chugai Mining Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Chugai Mining Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chugai Mining 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.

Chugai Mining Co Days Inventory Chart

Chugai Mining Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Chugai Mining Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:1491 vs NEM, AU: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Chugai Mining 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.


Chugai Mining Co Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Chugai Mining Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chugai Mining Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Chugai Mining 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
=( (7958.066 + 6179.038) / 2 ) / 276612.363*365
=7068.552 / 276612.363*365
=9.33

Chugai Mining 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
=( (14363.907 + 6179.038) / 2 ) / 86580.612*365 / 4
=10271.4725 / 86580.612*365 / 4
=10.83

* 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 10.83 mean?
Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) has a Days Inventory of 10.83 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chugai Mining Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 15.35. Over the past decade, Chugai Mining Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.33 to 26.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #27 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Chugai Mining Co's Days Inventory too high?
Chugai Mining Co's current Days Inventory of 10.83 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 15.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.33 to a high of 26.08. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 86.41. Chugai Mining Co's value of 10.83 is 87.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #27 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chugai Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugai Mining Co's Days Inventory compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #27 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chugai Mining Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.41. Chugai Mining Co's value of 10.83 is 87.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Chugai Mining Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.33 to 26.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.35 vs. the industry median of 86.41, Chugai Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 86.41, based on 685 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. Chugai Mining Co's current Days Inventory of 10.83 is 87.5% 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 Chugai Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chugai Mining Co's current Days Inventory is 10.83, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 15.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugai Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,825.14, compared to a current price of 円728.00 — trading 60.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 10.83, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 15.35 and 87.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 86.41. Chugai Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491), the current Days Inventory is 10.83 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 Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円728.00 is trading 60.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,825.14. GuruFocus considers Chugai Mining Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1491:

  • Days Inventory: 10.83 (29% below median its 10-year median of 15.35)
  • GF Value™: 円1,825.14 vs. price of 円728.00 (60.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#27 of 685)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chugai Mining Co Business Description

Address Marunouchi Building 12F, Tokyo, JPN
Chugai Mining Co Ltd is a Japanese company which is engaged in the collecting, refining, retailing, and processing precious metals. It is also engaged in trading, brokering, and leasing of real estate. In addition, the company is involved in the designing, manufacturing, the wholesale and retail sale of licensed merchandise.
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