Chimney Co (TSE:3178) Days Inventory: 12.76 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3178 Chimney Co Ltd TSE:3178
66 GF Score
Price 円1,148.00
GF Value 円1,339.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Chimney Co Days Inventory?

Chimney Co TSE:3178 +0.44% 66 Days Inventory is 12.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 13.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:3178 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,339.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Restaurants companies, Chimney Co ranks better than 56.81% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chimney Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円297 Mil. Chimney Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,256 Mil. Hence, Chimney Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.76.

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

TSE:3178' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.4   Med: 13.29   Max: 27.22
Current: 13.49

During the past 13 years, Chimney Co's highest Days Inventory was 27.22. The lowest was 8.40. And the median was 13.29.

TSE:3178's Days Inventory is ranked better than
56.81% of 345 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.58 vs TSE:3178: 13.49

Chimney Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (13.23) to Mar. 2026 (12.76).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chimney Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.30.

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. Chimney Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.


Chimney Co  (TSE:3178) 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.

Chimney 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.

Chimney 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.


Chimney Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Chimney Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chimney 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.

Chimney Co Days Inventory Chart

Chimney Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.22 14.49 13.05 13.52 13.54

Chimney Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 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 13.14 13.18 13.23 14.22 12.76

TSE:3178 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Chimney 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.


Chimney Co Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chimney Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chimney Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Chimney 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
=( (320.918 + 291.863) / 2 ) / 8259.502*365
=306.3905 / 8259.502*365
=13.54

Chimney 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
=( (303.12 + 291.863) / 2 ) / 4255.581*365 / 2
=297.4915 / 4255.581*365 / 2
=12.76

* 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 12.76 mean?
Chimney Co (TSE:3178) has a Days Inventory of 12.76 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chimney Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.29. Over the past decade, Chimney Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 8.40 to 27.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #149 out of 345 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Chimney Co's Days Inventory too high?
Chimney Co's current Days Inventory of 12.76 is near median its 10-year median of 13.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.40 to a high of 27.22. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.58. Chimney Co's value of 12.76 is 18.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #149 out of 345 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chimney Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chimney Co's Days Inventory compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #149 out of 345 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Chimney Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.58. Chimney Co's value of 12.76 is 18.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Chimney Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.40 to 27.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.29 vs. the industry median of 15.58, Chimney 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 Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.58, based on 345 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. Chimney Co's current Days Inventory of 12.76 is 18.1% 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 Chimney Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chimney Co's current Days Inventory is 12.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chimney Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chimney Co (TSE:3178) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,339.34, compared to a current price of 円1,148.00 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 12.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.29 and 18.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.58. Chimney Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Chimney Co (TSE:3178), the current Days Inventory is 12.76 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 Chimney Co (TSE:3178) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chimney Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,148.00 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,339.34. GuruFocus considers Chimney Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3178:

  • Days Inventory: 12.76 (near median its 10-year median of 13.29)
  • GF Value™: 円1,339.34 vs. price of 円1,148.00 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.1% below the Restaurants median (#149 of 345)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chimney Co Business Description

Address 1-1-15 Kamezawa 1-chome, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 111-0052
Chimney Co Ltd owns restaurant chains in Japan that operate under dozens of different brand names. Chimney both operates restaurants directly and franchises its names to be operated by franchisees.
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