Pasona Group (TSE:2168) Days Inventory: 4.04 (As of Nov. 2025) — 29% Above Median

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TSE:2168 Pasona Group Inc TSE:2168
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What is Pasona Group Days Inventory?

Pasona Group TSE:2168 +0.91% 50 Days Inventory is 4.04 as of Nov. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 3.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:2168 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,032.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 Business Services companies, Pasona Group ranks better than 78.75% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Pasona Group's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円2,633 Mil. Pasona Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円59,420 Mil. Hence, Pasona Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Nov. 2025 was 4.04.

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

TSE:2168' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8   Med: 3.14   Max: 4.5
Current: 3.81

During the past 13 years, Pasona Group's highest Days Inventory was 4.50. The lowest was 1.80. And the median was 3.14.

TSE:2168's Days Inventory is ranked better than
78.75% of 673 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.28 vs TSE:2168: 3.81

Pasona Group's Days Inventory increased from Nov. 2024 (3.20) to Nov. 2025 (4.04). It might indicate that Pasona Group's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Pasona Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Nov. 2025 was 22.57.

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. Pasona Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.03.


Pasona Group  (TSE:2168) 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.

Pasona Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Nov. 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.

Pasona Group's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Nov. 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.


Pasona Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Pasona Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pasona 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.

Pasona Group Days Inventory Chart

Pasona Group Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Days Inventory
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Pasona Group Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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TSE:2168 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Pasona 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.


Pasona Group Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Pasona Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pasona Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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Pasona Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Pasona Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: May. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: May. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: May. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: May. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1781 + 2352) / 2 ) / 241282*365
=2066.5 / 241282*365
=3.13

Pasona Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Nov. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (2646 + 2620) / 2 ) / 59420*365 / 4
=2633 / 59420*365 / 4
=4.04

* 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 4.04 mean?
Pasona Group (TSE:2168) has a Days Inventory of 4.04 as of Nov. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Pasona Group and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 3.14. Over the past decade, Pasona Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.80 to 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #143 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Pasona Group's Days Inventory too high?
Pasona Group's current Days Inventory of 4.04 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 3.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 4.50. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.28. Pasona Group's value of 4.04 is 84% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #143 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pasona Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pasona Group's Days Inventory compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #143 out of 673 companies for Days Inventory. This places Pasona Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.28. Pasona Group's value of 4.04 is 84% below this benchmark. Historically, Pasona Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.80 to 4.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.14 vs. the industry median of 25.28, Pasona 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.28, based on 673 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. Pasona Group's current Days Inventory of 4.04 is 84% 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 Pasona Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pasona Group's current Days Inventory is 4.04, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pasona Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pasona Group (TSE:2168) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,032.72, compared to a current price of 円1,546.00 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 4.04, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 3.14 and 84% below the Business Services industry median of 25.28. Pasona Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Pasona Group (TSE:2168), the current Days Inventory is 4.04 as of Nov. 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.

Is Pasona Group (TSE:2168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pasona Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,546.00 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,032.72. GuruFocus considers Pasona Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2168:

  • Days Inventory: 4.04 (29% above median its 10-year median of 3.14)
  • GF Value™: 円2,032.72 vs. price of 円1,546.00 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84% below the Business Services median (#143 of 673)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pasona Group Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8228
Pasona Group Inc provides human resource related support services. Its segments are BPO Solutions, Expert Solutions, Career Solutions, Global Solutions, Life Solutions, and Regional Revitalization and Tourism Solutions.
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