Nippon Ichi Software (TSE:3851) Days Inventory: 82.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3851 Nippon Ichi Software Inc TSE:3851
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What is Nippon Ichi Software Days Inventory?

Nippon Ichi Software TSE:3851 +0.67% 60 Days Inventory is 82.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 85.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:3851 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円661.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Interactive Media companies, Nippon Ichi Software ranks worse than 77.87% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nippon Ichi Software's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円658 Mil. Nippon Ichi Software's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,461 Mil. Hence, Nippon Ichi Software's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 82.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Ichi Software's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3851' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.84   Med: 85.81   Max: 117.63
Current: 111.36

During the past 13 years, Nippon Ichi Software's highest Days Inventory was 117.63. The lowest was 57.84. And the median was 85.81.

TSE:3851's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
77.87% of 235 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 19.18 vs TSE:3851: 111.36

Nippon Ichi Software's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (65.99) to Mar. 2026 (82.25). It might indicate that Nippon Ichi Software's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Nippon Ichi Software's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.22.

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. Nippon Ichi Software's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.


Nippon Ichi Software  (TSE:3851) 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.

Nippon Ichi Software'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.

Nippon Ichi Software'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.


Nippon Ichi Software Days Inventory Related Terms


Nippon Ichi Software Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Ichi Software'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.

Nippon Ichi Software Days Inventory Chart

Nippon Ichi Software Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 85.20 108.65 90.46 68.18 98.59

Nippon Ichi Software Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 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 123.26 91.16 65.99 203.14 82.25

TSE:3851 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Nippon Ichi Software'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.


Nippon Ichi Software Days Inventory vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Nippon Ichi Software's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Ichi Software's Days Inventory falls into.


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Nippon Ichi Software Days Inventory Calculation

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

Nippon Ichi Software'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
=( (576.101 + 540.896) / 2 ) / 2067.657*365
=558.4985 / 2067.657*365
=98.59

Nippon Ichi Software'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
=( (775.559 + 540.896) / 2 ) / 1460.502*365 / 2
=658.2275 / 1460.502*365 / 2
=82.25

* 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 82.25 mean?
Nippon Ichi Software (TSE:3851) has a Days Inventory of 82.25 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nippon Ichi Software and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 85.81. Over the past decade, Nippon Ichi Software's Days Inventory has ranged from 57.84 to 117.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Ichi Software ranks #183 out of 235 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Nippon Ichi Software's Days Inventory too high?
Nippon Ichi Software's current Days Inventory of 82.25 is near median its 10-year median of 85.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.84 to a high of 117.63. The Interactive Media industry median Days Inventory is 19.18. Nippon Ichi Software's value of 82.25 is 328.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Ichi Software ranks #183 out of 235 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Ichi Software has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Ichi Software's Days Inventory compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Nippon Ichi Software ranks #183 out of 235 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nippon Ichi Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 19.18. Nippon Ichi Software's value of 82.25 is 328.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Ichi Software's own Days Inventory has ranged from 57.84 to 117.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.81 vs. the industry median of 19.18, Nippon Ichi Software 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 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. Nippon Ichi Software's current Days Inventory of 82.25 is 328.8% 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 Nippon Ichi Software 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. Nippon Ichi Software's current Days Inventory is 82.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 85.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Ichi Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Ichi Software (TSE:3851) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円661.72, compared to a current price of 円896.00 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 82.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 85.81 and 328.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 19.18. Nippon Ichi Software's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Nippon Ichi Software (TSE:3851), the current Days Inventory is 82.25 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 Nippon Ichi Software (TSE:3851) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Ichi Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円896.00 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円661.72. GuruFocus considers Nippon Ichi Software to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3851:

  • Days Inventory: 82.25 (near median its 10-year median of 85.81)
  • GF Value™: 円661.72 vs. price of 円896.00 (35.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 328.8% above the Interactive Media median (#183 of 235)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3851 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Ichi Software Business Description

Address 3-17 Tsukiokacho, Sohara, Gifu Prefecture, Kakamigahara, JPN
Nippon Ichi Software Inc is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and selling computer software in Japan and other Asian countries, North America, and Europe. It develops software for consumer game machines, mobile game machines, mobile phones, smartphones, arcades, and produces content of various genres. Its segments include Entertainment Business and Student Dormitories & Other Businesses.
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