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CRI Middleware CoTSE:3698 -6.55%89 Days Inventory is 4.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 5.25. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,153.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 235 Interactive Media companies, CRI Middleware Co ranks better than 72.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CRI Middleware Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3698'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 5.25 Max: 18.7
Current: 3.89
During the past 13 years, CRI Middleware Co's highest Days Inventory was 18.70. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 5.25.
TSE:3698's Days Inventory is ranked better than 72.77% of 235
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 19.18
vs TSE:3698: 3.89
CRI Middleware Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (4.03) to Mar. 2026 (4.55).
It might indicate that CRI Middleware Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CRI Middleware Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.14.
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.
CRI Middleware Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) 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.
CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co Days Inventory Related Terms
CRI Middleware Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CRI Middleware 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.
TSE:3698 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co Days Inventory vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CRI Middleware Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a Days Inventory of 4.55 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 5.25. Over the past decade, CRI Middleware Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.13 to 18.70. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #64 out of 235 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's Days Inventory too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current Days Inventory of 4.55 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 5.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 18.70. The Interactive Media industry median Days Inventory is 19.18. CRI Middleware Co's value of 4.55 is 76.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #64 out of 235 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's Days Inventory compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #64 out of 235 companies for Days Inventory. This puts CRI Middleware Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 19.18. CRI Middleware Co's value of 4.55 is 76.3% below this benchmark. Historically, CRI Middleware Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.13 to 18.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.25 vs. the industry median of 19.18, CRI Middleware 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Days Inventory among Interactive Media companies is 19.18, based on 235 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. CRI Middleware Co's current Days Inventory of 4.55 is 76.3% 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Inventory is 19.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRI Middleware Co's current Days Inventory is 4.55, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 5.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRI Middleware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,153.85, compared to a current price of 円1,155.00 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 4.55, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 5.25 and 76.3% below the Interactive Media industry median of 19.18. CRI Middleware Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current Days Inventory is 4.55 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,155.00 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,153.85.
GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:
Days Inventory: 4.55 (13% below median its 10-year median of 5.25)
GF Value™: 円1,153.85 vs. price of 円1,155.00 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.3% below the Interactive Media median (#64 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CRI Middleware Co Ltd is a provider of audio and video solutions for the gaming industry. It is engaged in the research and development of voice, video and file systems. Further, it also provides sales and support of middleware products. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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