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ASKULTSE:2678 +0.16%59 Days Inventory is 33.18 as of Nov. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 19.99. GuruFocus rates TSE:2678 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,765.56 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,088 Retail - Cyclical companies, ASKUL ranks better than 86.76% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). ASKUL's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円24,181 Mil. ASKUL's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円66,496 Mil.
Hence, ASKUL's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 33.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for ASKUL's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2678'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.83 Med: 19.99 Max: 28.1
Current: 28.1
During the past 13 years, ASKUL's highest Days Inventory was 28.10. The lowest was 16.83. And the median was 19.99.
TSE:2678's Days Inventory is ranked better than 86.76% of 1088
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.805
vs TSE:2678: 28.10
ASKUL's Days Inventory
increased
from Nov. 2024 (23.42) to Nov. 2025 (33.18).
It might indicate that ASKUL's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
ASKUL's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 2.75.
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.
ASKUL's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.28.
ASKUL (TSE:2678) 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.
ASKUL'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.
ASKUL'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.
ASKUL Days Inventory Related Terms
ASKUL Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ASKUL'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.
TSE:2678 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, ASKUL'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.
ASKUL Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ASKUL's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASKUL'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.
ASKUL (TSE:2678) has a Days Inventory of 33.18 as of Nov. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on ASKUL and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 19.99. Over the past decade, ASKUL's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.83 to 28.10. According to the industry distribution chart, ASKUL ranks #144 out of 1088 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is ASKUL's Days Inventory too high?
ASKUL's current Days Inventory of 33.18 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 19.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.83 to a high of 28.10. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.81. ASKUL's value of 33.18 is 68.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASKUL ranks #144 out of 1088 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ASKUL has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASKUL's Days Inventory compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, ASKUL ranks #144 out of 1088 companies for Days Inventory. This places ASKUL in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.81. ASKUL's value of 33.18 is 68.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ASKUL's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.83 to 28.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.99 vs. the industry median of 104.81, ASKUL 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.81, based on 1,088 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. ASKUL's current Days Inventory of 33.18 is 68.3% 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 ASKUL and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASKUL's current Days Inventory is 33.18, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 19.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASKUL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASKUL (TSE:2678) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,765.56, compared to a current price of 円1,243.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 33.18, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 19.99 and 68.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.81. ASKUL's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 ASKUL (TSE:2678), the current Days Inventory is 33.18 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 ASKUL (TSE:2678) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASKUL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,243.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,765.56.
GuruFocus considers ASKUL to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2678:
Days Inventory: 33.18 (66% above median its 10-year median of 19.99)
GF Value™: 円1,765.56 vs. price of 円1,243.00 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#144 of 1088)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ASKUL Corp is a Japanese company mainly offering office products and accessories. The business has two main segments: the office-related products and other delivery. The office-related product segment consists of personal computer and accessories, office supplies, and furniture. The other delivery segment provides cargo transportation services for corporations.
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