Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) Days Inventory: 26.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


TSE:1972 Sanko Metal Industrial Co Ltd TSE:1972
68 GF Score
Price 円1,283.00
GF Value 円1,120.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sanko Metal Industrial Co Days Inventory?

Sanko Metal Industrial Co TSE:1972 +0.23% 68 Days Inventory is 26.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 24.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:1972 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,120.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,483 Construction companies, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks better than 60.96% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,824 Mil. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19,512 Mil. Hence, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.41.

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

TSE:1972' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.21   Med: 24.89   Max: 27.38
Current: 27.23

During the past 13 years, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's highest Days Inventory was 27.38. The lowest was 21.21. And the median was 24.89.

TSE:1972's Days Inventory is ranked better than
60.96% of 1483 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 49.78 vs TSE:1972: 27.23

Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (26.22) to Mar. 2026 (26.41). It might indicate that Sanko Metal Industrial Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.91.

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. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.


Sanko Metal Industrial Co  (TSE:1972) 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.

Sanko Metal Industrial 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.

Sanko Metal Industrial 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.


Sanko Metal Industrial Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Sanko Metal Industrial Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanko Metal Industrial 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.

Sanko Metal Industrial Co Days Inventory Chart

Sanko Metal Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 26.44 27.38 24.63 24.56 27.06

Sanko Metal Industrial Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 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 23.52 26.74 26.22 28.32 26.41

TSE:1972 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Sanko Metal Industrial 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.


Sanko Metal Industrial Co Days Inventory vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sanko Metal Industrial Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sanko Metal Industrial 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
=( (2702 + 2829) / 2 ) / 37300*365
=2765.5 / 37300*365
=27.06

Sanko Metal Industrial 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
=( (2818 + 2829) / 2 ) / 19512*365 / 2
=2823.5 / 19512*365 / 2
=26.41

* 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 26.41 mean?
Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) has a Days Inventory of 26.41 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sanko Metal Industrial Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.89. Over the past decade, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 21.21 to 27.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #579 out of 1483 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Inventory too high?
Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Days Inventory of 26.41 is near median its 10-year median of 24.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.21 to a high of 27.38. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.78. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's value of 26.41 is 46.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #579 out of 1483 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanko Metal Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Inventory compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #579 out of 1483 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Sanko Metal Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.78. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's value of 26.41 is 46.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 21.21 to 27.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.89 vs. the industry median of 49.78, Sanko Metal Industrial 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.78, based on 1,483 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. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Days Inventory of 26.41 is 46.9% 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Days Inventory is 26.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanko Metal Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,120.60, compared to a current price of 円1,283.00 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 26.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.89 and 46.9% below the Construction industry median of 49.78. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972), the current Days Inventory is 26.41 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Metal Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,283.00 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,120.60. GuruFocus considers Sanko Metal Industrial Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1972:

  • Days Inventory: 26.41 (near median its 10-year median of 24.89)
  • GF Value™: 円1,120.60 vs. price of 円1,283.00 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.9% below the Construction median (#579 of 1483)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanko Metal Industrial Co Business Description

Address No. 23 No. 13 four-chom, Tokyo, JPN
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and execution and sales of roofing, construction materials and paint as well as design and contract services for ancillary construction work. The product line includes - Galvanized steel sheet, Aluminium-plated steel sheet, PVC coated steel sheet, NS acid-resistant clad steel sheet, and colour stainless-steel sheet.
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