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Marudai Food CoTSE:2288 -0.13%57 Days Inventory is 40.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 32.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:2288 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,822.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,870 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Marudai Food Co ranks better than 84.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marudai Food Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2288'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.72 Med: 32.21 Max: 38.37
Current: 38.37
During the past 13 years, Marudai Food Co's highest Days Inventory was 38.37. The lowest was 29.72. And the median was 32.21.
TSE:2288's Days Inventory is ranked better than 84.65% of 1870
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.945
vs TSE:2288: 38.37
Marudai Food Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (44.28) to Mar. 2026 (40.74).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Marudai Food Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.24.
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.
Marudai Food Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
Marudai Food Co (TSE:2288) 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.
Marudai Food 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.
Marudai Food Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
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.
Marudai Food Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Marudai Food Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marudai Food 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Marudai Food 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.
Marudai Food Co Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Marudai Food Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marudai Food Co'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.
Marudai Food Co (TSE:2288) has a Days Inventory of 40.74 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Marudai Food Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 32.21. Over the past decade, Marudai Food Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 29.72 to 38.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #287 out of 1870 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Marudai Food Co's Days Inventory too high?
Marudai Food Co's current Days Inventory of 40.74 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 32.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.72 to a high of 38.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Marudai Food Co's value of 40.74 is 50.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #287 out of 1870 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marudai Food Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marudai Food Co's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #287 out of 1870 companies for Days Inventory. This places Marudai Food Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Marudai Food Co's value of 40.74 is 50.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Marudai Food Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 29.72 to 38.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.21 vs. the industry median of 82.95, Marudai Food 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. Marudai Food Co's current Days Inventory of 40.74 is 50.9% 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 Marudai Food 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. Marudai Food Co's current Days Inventory is 40.74, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 32.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marudai Food Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marudai Food Co (TSE:2288) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,822.34, compared to a current price of 円2,258.00 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 40.74, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 32.21 and 50.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.95. Marudai Food Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Marudai Food Co (TSE:2288), the current Days Inventory is 40.74 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 Marudai Food Co (TSE:2288) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marudai Food Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,258.00 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,822.34.
GuruFocus considers Marudai Food Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2288:
Days Inventory: 40.74 (26% above median its 10-year median of 32.21)
GF Value™: 円1,822.34 vs. price of 円2,258.00 (23.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#287 of 1870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2288 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marudai Food Co Ltd is a food manufacturing company, which through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of hams and sausages, including bone-less hams, bacon, wiener sausages, fish hams and sausages.
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