Daisho Co (TSE:2816) Days Inventory: 44.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median

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TSE:2816 Daisho Co Ltd TSE:2816
53 GF Score
Price 円1,410.00
GF Value 円1,543.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Daisho Co Days Inventory?

Daisho Co TSE:2816 +0.21% 53 Days Inventory is 44.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 34.92. GuruFocus rates TSE:2816 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,543.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Retail - Defensive companies, Daisho Co ranks worse than 57.95% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Daisho Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,356 Mil. Daisho Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,682 Mil. Hence, Daisho Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.40.

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

TSE:2816' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.49   Med: 34.92   Max: 45.14
Current: 45.14

During the past 13 years, Daisho Co's highest Days Inventory was 45.14. The lowest was 30.49. And the median was 34.92.

TSE:2816's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
57.95% of 302 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495 vs TSE:2816: 45.14

Daisho Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (42.87) to Mar. 2026 (44.40). It might indicate that Daisho Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Daisho Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.11.

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. Daisho Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.


Daisho Co  (TSE:2816) 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.

Daisho 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.

Daisho 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.


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Daisho Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daisho 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.

Daisho Co Days Inventory Chart

Daisho 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 36.14 36.86 37.91 38.31 39.87

Daisho 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 43.64 50.84 42.87 51.97 44.40

TSE:2816 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Daisho 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.


Daisho Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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Daisho Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Daisho 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
=( (1777 + 2043) / 2 ) / 17486*365
=1910 / 17486*365
=39.87

Daisho 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
=( (2668 + 2043) / 2 ) / 9682*365 / 2
=2355.5 / 9682*365 / 2
=44.40

* 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 44.40 mean?
Daisho Co (TSE:2816) has a Days Inventory of 44.40 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Daisho Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 34.92. Over the past decade, Daisho Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 30.49 to 45.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #175 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Daisho Co's Days Inventory too high?
Daisho Co's current Days Inventory of 44.40 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 34.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.49 to a high of 45.14. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Daisho Co's value of 44.40 is 9.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #175 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daisho Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daisho Co's Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #175 out of 302 companies for Days Inventory. This places Daisho Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Daisho Co's value of 44.40 is 9.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Daisho Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 30.49 to 45.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.92 vs. the industry median of 40.50, Daisho Co has consistently been above 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 302 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. Daisho Co's current Days Inventory of 44.40 is 9.6% above 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 Daisho 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. Daisho Co's current Days Inventory is 44.40, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 34.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daisho Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisho Co (TSE:2816) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,543.33, compared to a current price of 円1,410.00 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 44.40, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 34.92 and 9.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. Daisho Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Daisho Co (TSE:2816), the current Days Inventory is 44.40 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 Daisho Co (TSE:2816) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisho Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,410.00 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,543.33. GuruFocus considers Daisho Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2816:

  • Days Inventory: 44.40 (27% above median its 10-year median of 34.92)
  • GF Value™: 円1,543.33 vs. price of 円1,410.00 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#175 of 302)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2816 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daisho Co Business Description

Address 1-17-3, Kamezawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 130-0014
Daisho Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of dipping sauce, soup and seasoning powder ingredients. The company's products are divided into Retail products and Foodservice products. Retail products consist of green vegetable juice, meat, salt and pepper, and others, and Foodservice products comprise of Chubo-Ou Karaage mix, Yakiniku Dori Garlic and Soy, and others.
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