Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) Days Inventory: 99.86 (As of May. 2026) — 24% Above Median

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TSE:3139 Lacto Japan Co Ltd TSE:3139
72 GF Score
Price 円3,475.00
GF Value 円1,775.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lacto Japan Co Days Inventory?

Lacto Japan Co TSE:3139 +0.29% 72 Days Inventory is 99.86 as of May. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 80.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:3139 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,775.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,873 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lacto Japan Co ranks worse than 86.28% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Lacto Japan Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円50,366 Mil. Lacto Japan Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円46,023 Mil. Hence, Lacto Japan Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 99.86.

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

TSE:3139' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.71   Med: 80.42   Max: 192.8
Current: 192.8

During the past 12 years, Lacto Japan Co's highest Days Inventory was 192.80. The lowest was 65.71. And the median was 80.42.

TSE:3139's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
86.28% of 1873 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.04 vs TSE:3139: 192.80

Lacto Japan Co's Days Inventory increased from May. 2025 (0.00) to May. 2026 (99.86). It might indicate that Lacto Japan Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Lacto Japan Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 0.91.

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. Lacto Japan Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 1.02.


Lacto Japan Co  (TSE:3139) 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.

Lacto Japan Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 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.

Lacto Japan Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in May. 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.


Lacto Japan Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Lacto Japan Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lacto Japan 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.

Lacto Japan Co Days Inventory Chart

Lacto Japan Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Days Inventory
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Lacto Japan Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:3139 vs KHC, GIS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lacto Japan 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.


Lacto Japan Co Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Lacto Japan Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Lacto Japan Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Nov. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Nov. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (42119 + 46160) / 2 ) / 170528*365
=44139.5 / 170528*365
=94.48

Lacto Japan Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (47891 + 52840) / 2 ) / 46023*365 / 4
=50365.5 / 46023*365 / 4
=99.86

* 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 99.86 mean?
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) has a Days Inventory of 99.86 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lacto Japan Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 80.42. Over the past decade, Lacto Japan Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 65.71 to 192.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1616 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Lacto Japan Co's Days Inventory too high?
Lacto Japan Co's current Days Inventory of 99.86 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 80.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.71 to a high of 192.80. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Lacto Japan Co's value of 99.86 is 20.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1616 out of 1873 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lacto Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lacto Japan Co's Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1616 out of 1873 companies for Days Inventory. This places Lacto Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Lacto Japan Co's value of 99.86 is 20.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lacto Japan Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 65.71 to 192.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.42 vs. the industry median of 83.04, Lacto Japan 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 83.04, based on 1,873 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. Lacto Japan Co's current Days Inventory of 99.86 is 20.3% 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 Lacto Japan Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lacto Japan Co's current Days Inventory is 99.86, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 80.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lacto Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,775.60, compared to a current price of 円3,475.00 — trading 95.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 99.86, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 80.42 and 20.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.04. Lacto Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139), the current Days Inventory is 99.86 as of May. 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,475.00 is trading 95.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,775.60. GuruFocus considers Lacto Japan Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3139:

  • Days Inventory: 99.86 (24% above median its 10-year median of 80.42)
  • GF Value™: 円1,775.60 vs. price of 円3,475.00 (95.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1616 of 1873)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lacto Japan Co Business Description

Address 2-11-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, 22nd Floor Taiyo Life Nihonbashi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0027
Lacto Japan Co Ltd is engaged in the trade of agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food processing machinery, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other beverages. The group's only reportable segment is the food business.
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