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Material GroupTSE:156A 19 Days Inventory is 5.04 as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 4.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:156A with a GF Score™ of 19/100. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, Material Group ranks better than 76.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Material Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:156A'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.13 Med: 4.89 Max: 6.11
Current: 6.11
During the past 4 years, Material Group's highest Days Inventory was 6.11. The lowest was 4.13. And the median was 4.89.
TSE:156A's Days Inventory is ranked better than 76.39% of 665
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.7
vs TSE:156A: 6.11
Material Group's Days Inventory
declined
from Feb. 2025 (6.24) to Feb. 2026 (5.04).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Material Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 36.19.
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.
Material Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.01.
Material Group (TSE:156A) 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.
Material Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Feb. 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.
Material Group's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 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.
Material Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Material Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Material 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.
TSE:156A vs APP, OMC, TTD: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Material 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.
Material Group Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Material Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Material 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.
Material Group (TSE:156A) has a Days Inventory of 5.04 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Material Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.89. Over the past decade, Material Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 4.13 to 6.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Material Group ranks #157 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Material Group's Days Inventory too high?
Material Group's current Days Inventory of 5.04 is near median its 10-year median of 4.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.13 to a high of 6.11. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Material Group's value of 5.04 is 82.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Material Group ranks #157 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Material Group has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Material Group's Days Inventory compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Material Group ranks #157 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places Material Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Material Group's value of 5.04 is 82.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Material Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 4.13 to 6.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 28.70, Material Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.70, based on 665 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. Material Group's current Days Inventory of 5.04 is 82.4% 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 Material Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Material Group's current Days Inventory is 5.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Material Group stock overvalued right now?
Material Group (TSE:156A) has a current Days Inventory of 5.04. The current Days Inventory is 5.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 82.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.70. Material Group's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 Material Group (TSE:156A), the current Days Inventory is 5.04 as of Feb. 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.
Material Group Inc is a company which is a specialized business group that provides comprehensive support for marketing communications for all types of businesses. It brings out the individuality of all materials, including brands, products, services, and talent, and maximize their potential.
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