Base Food (TSE:2936) Days Inventory: 14.48 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:2936 Base Food Inc TSE:2936
61 GF Score
Price 円286.00
GF Value 円452.91
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What is Base Food Days Inventory?

Base Food TSE:2936 +2.51% 61 Days Inventory is 14.48 as of Feb. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 13.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:2936 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円452.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,870 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Base Food ranks better than 97.06% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Base Food's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円259 Mil. Base Food's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,270 Mil. Hence, Base Food's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 14.48.

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

TSE:2936' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.99   Med: 13.97   Max: 25.9
Current: 13.83

During the past 6 years, Base Food's highest Days Inventory was 25.90. The lowest was 9.99. And the median was 13.97.

TSE:2936's Days Inventory is ranked better than
97.06% of 1870 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.945 vs TSE:2936: 13.83

Base Food's Days Inventory increased from Feb. 2025 (11.07) to Feb. 2026 (14.48). It might indicate that Base Food's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Base Food's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 12.60.

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. Base Food's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.03.


Base Food  (TSE:2936) 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.

Base Food's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Base Food's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


Base Food Days Inventory Related Terms


Base Food Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Base Food'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.

Base Food Days Inventory Chart

Base Food Annual Data
Trend Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 18.87 16.02 9.99 11.31 11.92

Base Food Semi-Annual Data
Feb21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.95 9.49 11.07 15.08 14.48

TSE:2936 vs KHC, GIS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Base Food'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.


Base Food Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Base Food's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Base Food Days Inventory Calculation

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

Base Food'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
=( (229.949 + 200.433) / 2 ) / 6589.561*365
=215.191 / 6589.561*365
=11.92

Base Food'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: Aug. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (318.481 + 200.433) / 2 ) / 3269.885*365 / 2
=259.457 / 3269.885*365 / 2
=14.48

* 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 14.48 mean?
Base Food (TSE:2936) has a Days Inventory of 14.48 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Base Food and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.97. Over the past decade, Base Food's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.99 to 25.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Base Food ranks #55 out of 1870 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Base Food's Days Inventory too high?
Base Food's current Days Inventory of 14.48 is near median its 10-year median of 13.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.99 to a high of 25.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Base Food's value of 14.48 is 82.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Base Food ranks #55 out of 1870 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Base Food has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Base Food's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Base Food ranks #55 out of 1870 companies for Days Inventory. This places Base Food in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Base Food's value of 14.48 is 82.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Base Food's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.99 to 25.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.97 vs. the industry median of 82.95, Base Food 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.95, based on 1,870 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. Base Food's current Days Inventory of 14.48 is 82.5% 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 Base Food and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Base Food's current Days Inventory is 14.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Base Food stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Base Food (TSE:2936) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円452.91, compared to a current price of 円286.00 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 14.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.97 and 82.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.95. Base Food's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Base Food (TSE:2936), the current Days Inventory is 14.48 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 Base Food (TSE:2936) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Base Food stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円286.00 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円452.91. GuruFocus considers Base Food to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2936:

  • Days Inventory: 14.48 (near median its 10-year median of 13.97)
  • GF Value™: 円452.91 vs. price of 円286.00 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#55 of 1870)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2936 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Base Food Business Description

Address 5-25-2 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0061
Base Food Inc is engaged in the development and sale of complete nutrition food. The company offers base bread, base pasta and base cookies related products.
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