Halows Co (TSE:2742) Days Inventory: 11.34 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:2742 Halows Co Ltd TSE:2742
72 GF Score
Price 円3,795.00
GF Value 円5,057.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Halows Co Days Inventory?

Halows Co TSE:2742 +2.71% 72 Days Inventory is 11.34 as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 11.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:2742 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,057.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Halows Co ranks better than 92.67% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Halows Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,224 Mil. Halows Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円42,023 Mil. Hence, Halows Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.34.

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

TSE:2742' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.02   Med: 11.04   Max: 11.58
Current: 11.05

During the past 13 years, Halows Co's highest Days Inventory was 11.58. The lowest was 10.02. And the median was 11.04.

TSE:2742's Days Inventory is ranked better than
92.67% of 300 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495 vs TSE:2742: 11.05

Halows Co's Days Inventory increased from Feb. 2025 (11.04) to Feb. 2026 (11.34). It might indicate that Halows Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Halows Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 8.04.

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. Halows Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.09.


Halows Co  (TSE:2742) 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.

Halows Co's Inventory Turnover for the three 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.

Halows Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three 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.


Halows Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Halows Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Halows 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.

Halows Co Days Inventory Chart

Halows 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 10.02 10.32 10.53 10.93 11.34

Halows Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:2742 vs KR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Halows 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.


Halows Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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Halows Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Halows 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
=( (4766 + 5400) / 2 ) / 163579*365
=5083 / 163579*365
=11.34

Halows 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: Nov. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (5048 + 5400) / 2 ) / 42023*365 / 4
=5224 / 42023*365 / 4
=11.34

* 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 11.34 mean?
Halows Co (TSE:2742) has a Days Inventory of 11.34 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Halows Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.04. Over the past decade, Halows Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 10.02 to 11.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #22 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Halows Co's Days Inventory too high?
Halows Co's current Days Inventory of 11.34 is near median its 10-year median of 11.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.02 to a high of 11.58. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Halows Co's value of 11.34 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #22 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Halows Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halows Co's Days Inventory compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #22 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This places Halows Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Halows Co's value of 11.34 is 72% below this benchmark. Historically, Halows Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 10.02 to 11.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.04 vs. the industry median of 40.50, Halows 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 40.50, based on 300 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. Halows Co's current Days Inventory of 11.34 is 72% 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 Halows Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halows Co's current Days Inventory is 11.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halows Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co (TSE:2742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,057.18, compared to a current price of 円3,795.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 11.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.04 and 72% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. Halows Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742), the current Days Inventory is 11.34 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,795.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,057.18. GuruFocus considers Halows Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2742:

  • Days Inventory: 11.34 (near median its 10-year median of 11.04)
  • GF Value™: 円5,057.18 vs. price of 円3,795.00 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72% below the Retail - Defensive median (#22 of 300)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Halows Co Business Description

Address 3270 Hayashima, Hayashima-cho, Tsukubo-gun, Okayama, JPN, 701-0393
Halows Co Ltd operates food supermarket chain stores in Hiroshima and Okayama Prefectures. Its stores are open 24 hours a day.
72GF Score

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