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Kitabo CoTSE:3409 -3.03%50 Days Inventory is 41.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 33.84. GuruFocus rates TSE:3409 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円89.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kitabo Co ranks better than 89.64% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kitabo Co's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円138 Mil. Kitabo Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円599 Mil.
Hence, Kitabo Co's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitabo Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3409'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.03 Med: 33.84 Max: 49.29
Current: 38.71
During the past 13 years, Kitabo Co's highest Days Inventory was 49.29. The lowest was 22.03. And the median was 33.84.
TSE:3409's Days Inventory is ranked better than 89.64% of 1004
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 132.785
vs TSE:3409: 38.71
Kitabo Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (38.38) to Mar. 2026 (41.97).
It might indicate that Kitabo Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kitabo Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.35.
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.
Kitabo Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.
Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) 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.
Kitabo 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.
Kitabo 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.
Kitabo Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Kitabo Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitabo 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kitabo 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.
Kitabo Co Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kitabo Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitabo Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) has a Days Inventory of 41.97 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kitabo Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 33.84. Over the past decade, Kitabo Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 22.03 to 49.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #104 out of 1004 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Kitabo Co's Days Inventory too high?
Kitabo Co's current Days Inventory of 41.97 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 33.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.03 to a high of 49.29. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 132.79. Kitabo Co's value of 41.97 is 68.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #104 out of 1004 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kitabo Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitabo Co's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #104 out of 1004 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kitabo Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 132.79. Kitabo Co's value of 41.97 is 68.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kitabo Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 22.03 to 49.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.84 vs. the industry median of 132.79, Kitabo 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 132.79, based on 1,004 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. Kitabo Co's current Days Inventory of 41.97 is 68.4% 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 Kitabo Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 132.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitabo Co's current Days Inventory is 41.97, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 33.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitabo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円89.57, compared to a current price of 円96.00 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 41.97, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 33.84 and 68.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 132.79. Kitabo Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409), the current Days Inventory is 41.97 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円96.00 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円89.57.
GuruFocus considers Kitabo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3409:
Days Inventory: 41.97 (24% above median its 10-year median of 33.84)
GF Value™: 円89.57 vs. price of 円96.00 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#104 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitabo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the business, which is divided into spinning, textile, healthcare, and recycling businesses. The spinning business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of synthetic spun yarn. The textile business is mainly engaged in the sale of fabrics for ethnic costumes in the Middle East. The healthcare business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of nonwoven masks, the manufacture of other hygiene products, and the planning and sale of functional foods.
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