Core (TSE:2359) Days Inventory: 5.99 (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Below Median

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TSE:2359 Core Corp TSE:2359
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What is Core Days Inventory?

Core TSE:2359 +0.05% 80 Days Inventory is 5.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 11.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:2359 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,080.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,652 Software companies, Core ranks better than 68.46% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Core's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円330 Mil. Core's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,036 Mil. Hence, Core's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.99.

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

TSE:2359' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.75   Med: 11.77   Max: 18.77
Current: 5.97

During the past 13 years, Core's highest Days Inventory was 18.77. The lowest was 5.75. And the median was 11.77.

TSE:2359's Days Inventory is ranked better than
68.46% of 1652 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.375 vs TSE:2359: 5.97

Core's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (5.82) to Mar. 2026 (5.99). It might indicate that Core's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Core's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.45.

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. Core's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.


Core  (TSE:2359) 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.

Core'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.

Core'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.


Core Days Inventory Related Terms


Core Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core'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.

Core Days Inventory Chart

Core Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Core 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 6.17 6.34 5.82 6.03 5.99

TSE:2359 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Core'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.


Core Days Inventory vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Core's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Core Days Inventory Calculation

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

Core'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
=( (268.635 + 341.594) / 2 ) / 18908.086*365
=305.1145 / 18908.086*365
=5.89

Core'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
=( (317.518 + 341.594) / 2 ) / 10036.037*365 / 2
=329.556 / 10036.037*365 / 2
=5.99

* 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 5.99 mean?
Core (TSE:2359) has a Days Inventory of 5.99 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Core and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 11.77. Over the past decade, Core's Days Inventory has ranged from 5.75 to 18.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Core ranks #521 out of 1652 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Core's Days Inventory too high?
Core's current Days Inventory of 5.99 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 11.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.75 to a high of 18.77. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.38. Core's value of 5.99 is 70.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core ranks #521 out of 1652 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Core has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core's Days Inventory compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Core ranks #521 out of 1652 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Core in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.38. Core's value of 5.99 is 70.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Core's own Days Inventory has ranged from 5.75 to 18.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.77 vs. the industry median of 20.38, Core 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 Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 20.38, based on 1,652 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. Core's current Days Inventory of 5.99 is 70.6% 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 Core and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core's current Days Inventory is 5.99, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 11.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Core stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core (TSE:2359) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,080.47, compared to a current price of 円2,010.00 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 5.99, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 11.77 and 70.6% below the Software industry median of 20.38. Core's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Core (TSE:2359), the current Days Inventory is 5.99 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 Core (TSE:2359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,010.00 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,080.47. GuruFocus considers Core to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2359:

  • Days Inventory: 5.99 (49% below median its 10-year median of 11.77)
  • GF Value™: 円2,080.47 vs. price of 円2,010.00 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 70.6% below the Software median (#521 of 1652)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Core Business Description

Address 1-22-3, Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 154-8552
Core Corp is an independent information technology services company. It is organized into two business segments - System Integration business and product solutions business. The system integration segment focuses on embedded contract development in smartphones, automotive-related and equipment control fields. Its product solutions segment operates in the fields of security, cloud big data utilization cloud service, and global navigation satellite system. It primarily serves medical/healthcare, automobiles and agriculture markets.
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