Kuze Co (TSE:2708) Days Inventory: 26.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

TSE:2708 Kuze Co Ltd TSE:2708
69 GF Score
Price 円2,001.00
GF Value 円2,088.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
View Full Analysis

What is Kuze Co Days Inventory?

Kuze Co TSE:2708 -0.10% 69 Days Inventory is 26.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 23.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:2708 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,088.34 (Fairly Valued). Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Kuze Co ranks better than 70.1% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kuze Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,146 Mil. Kuze Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円28,457 Mil. Hence, Kuze Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.59.

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

TSE:2708' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.87   Med: 23.82   Max: 30.27
Current: 25.67

During the past 13 years, Kuze Co's highest Days Inventory was 30.27. The lowest was 16.87. And the median was 23.82.

TSE:2708's Days Inventory is ranked better than
70.1% of 301 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.51 vs TSE:2708: 25.67

Kuze Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (24.70) to Mar. 2026 (26.59). It might indicate that Kuze Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kuze Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.86.

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. Kuze Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.


Kuze Co  (TSE:2708) 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.

Kuze Co'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.

Kuze Co'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.


Kuze Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Kuze Co Days Inventory Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Kuze 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.

Kuze Co Days Inventory Chart

Kuze Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 26.98 24.65 23.93 23.70 24.99

Kuze Co 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 24.95 24.94 24.70 25.43 26.59

TSE:2708 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kuze 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.


Kuze Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kuze Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2708
69GF Score
Kuze Co Ltd TSE:2708
Days Inventory is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Kuze Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Kuze Co'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
=( (3557 + 4132) / 2 ) / 56151*365
=3844.5 / 56151*365
=24.99

Kuze Co'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
=( (4160 + 4132) / 2 ) / 28457*365 / 2
=4146 / 28457*365 / 2
=26.59

* 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 26.59 mean?
Kuze Co (TSE:2708) has a Days Inventory of 26.59 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kuze Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 23.82. Over the past decade, Kuze Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.87 to 30.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuze Co ranks #90 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Kuze Co's Days Inventory too high?
Kuze Co's current Days Inventory of 26.59 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 23.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.87 to a high of 30.27. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.51. Kuze Co's value of 26.59 is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuze Co ranks #90 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuze Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuze Co's Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kuze Co ranks #90 out of 301 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Kuze Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.51. Kuze Co's value of 26.59 is 34.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuze Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.87 to 30.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.82 vs. the industry median of 40.51, Kuze 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.51, based on 301 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. Kuze Co's current Days Inventory of 26.59 is 34.4% 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 Kuze Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuze Co's current Days Inventory is 26.59, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 23.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuze Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuze Co (TSE:2708) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,088.34, compared to a current price of 円2,001.00 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 26.59, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 23.82 and 34.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.51. Kuze Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 Kuze Co (TSE:2708), the current Days Inventory is 26.59 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 Kuze Co (TSE:2708) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuze Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,001.00 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,088.34. GuruFocus considers Kuze Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2708:

  • Days Inventory: 26.59 (12% above median its 10-year median of 23.82)
  • GF Value™: 円2,088.34 vs. price of 円2,001.00 (4.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100
  • Industry Position: 34.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#90 of 301)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2708 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kuze Co Business Description

Address 29-7, 2-Chome, Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-Ku, Tokyo, JPN
Kuze Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the wholesale of food and related materials. It distributes its products to hotels, community centers, restaurants, pub restaurants, fast-food restaurants, catering, delicatessen, in-flight meal services. It is also engaged in the sale of imported food ingredients and catalog sale of food ingredients.
69GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:2708

Days Inventory is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円2,001.00
Price
円2,088.34
GF Value