Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Days Inventory: 0.81 (As of Feb. 2026) — 31% Below Median

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TSE:2341 Arbeit-Times Co Ltd TSE:2341
71 GF Score
Price 円172.00
GF Value 円218.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arbeit-Times Co Days Inventory?

Arbeit-Times Co TSE:2341 -2.27% 71 Days Inventory is 0.81 as of Feb. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:2341 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円218.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, Arbeit-Times Co ranks better than 94.29% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Arbeit-Times Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3 Mil. Arbeit-Times Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円748 Mil. Hence, Arbeit-Times Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.81.

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

TSE:2341' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 1.17   Max: 2.43
Current: 0.74

During the past 13 years, Arbeit-Times Co's highest Days Inventory was 2.43. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 1.17.

TSE:2341's Days Inventory is ranked better than
94.29% of 665 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.7 vs TSE:2341: 0.74

Arbeit-Times Co's Days Inventory declined from Feb. 2025 (0.87) to Feb. 2026 (0.81).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Arbeit-Times Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 224.66.

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. Arbeit-Times Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.00.


Arbeit-Times Co  (TSE:2341) 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.

Arbeit-Times Co'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.

Arbeit-Times Co'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.


Arbeit-Times Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Arbeit-Times Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arbeit-Times 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.

Arbeit-Times Co Days Inventory Chart

Arbeit-Times Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.23 0.97 1.33 1.01 0.74

Arbeit-Times Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 1.14 1.15 0.87 0.68 0.81

TSE:2341 vs NYT, WLY: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Arbeit-Times 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.


Arbeit-Times Co Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arbeit-Times Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arbeit-Times Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Arbeit-Times Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Arbeit-Times Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3.01 + 3.33) / 2 ) / 1557.045*365
=3.17 / 1557.045*365
=0.74

Arbeit-Times Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 3.33) / 1 ) / 748.115*365 / 2
=3.33 / 748.115*365 / 2
=0.81

* 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 0.81 mean?
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) has a Days Inventory of 0.81 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.17. Over the past decade, Arbeit-Times Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.23 to 2.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #38 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Arbeit-Times Co's Days Inventory too high?
Arbeit-Times Co's current Days Inventory of 0.81 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 2.43. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 0.81 is 97.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #38 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arbeit-Times Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbeit-Times Co's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #38 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places Arbeit-Times Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 0.81 is 97.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Arbeit-Times Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.23 to 2.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 28.70, Arbeit-Times 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 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. Arbeit-Times Co's current Days Inventory of 0.81 is 97.2% 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 Arbeit-Times Co 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. Arbeit-Times Co's current Days Inventory is 0.81, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbeit-Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円218.18, compared to a current price of 円172.00 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 0.81, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 97.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.70. Arbeit-Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341), the current Days Inventory is 0.81 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.

Is Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円172.00 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円218.18. GuruFocus considers Arbeit-Times Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2341:

  • Days Inventory: 0.81 (31% below median its 10-year median of 1.17)
  • GF Value™: 円218.18 vs. price of 円172.00 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 97.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#38 of 665)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arbeit-Times Co Business Description

Address 2-6-13 Kyobashi, 5th Floor, Kyobashi Yotsugi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
Arbeit-Times Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the business of publishing magazines. The company edits and issues free job recruitment magazine under the brand name DOMO. It also provides job-related information through its online websites. In addition, it is also involved in the free paper agent intermediary and direct promotion business activities. The Group has two reportable segments: Information provision business; and Sales promotion support business.
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