Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) Days Inventory: 35.54 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3951 Asahi Printing Co Ltd TSE:3951
73 GF Score
Price 円904.00
GF Value 円988.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Asahi Printing Co Days Inventory?

Asahi Printing Co TSE:3951 +0.56% 73 Days Inventory is 35.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 33.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:3951 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円988.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 382 Packaging & Containers companies, Asahi Printing Co ranks better than 90.58% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Asahi Printing Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,666 Mil. Asahi Printing Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,411 Mil. Hence, Asahi Printing Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.54.

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

TSE:3951' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.92   Med: 33.87   Max: 38.36
Current: 38.36

During the past 13 years, Asahi Printing Co's highest Days Inventory was 38.36. The lowest was 25.92. And the median was 33.87.

TSE:3951's Days Inventory is ranked better than
90.58% of 382 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.55 vs TSE:3951: 38.36

Asahi Printing Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (35.54). It might indicate that Asahi Printing Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Asahi Printing Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.57.

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. Asahi Printing Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.


Asahi Printing Co  (TSE:3951) 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.

Asahi Printing Co's Inventory Turnover for the three 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.

Asahi Printing Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three 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.


Asahi Printing Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Asahi Printing Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asahi Printing 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.

Asahi Printing Co Days Inventory Chart

Asahi Printing Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Asahi Printing Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:3951 vs SW, PKG, IP: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Asahi Printing 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.


Asahi Printing Co Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asahi Printing Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Asahi Printing Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Asahi Printing 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
=( (3519 + 3519) / 2 ) / 34910*365
=3519 / 34910*365
=36.79

Asahi Printing 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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3812 + 3519) / 2 ) / 9411*365 / 4
=3665.5 / 9411*365 / 4
=35.54

* 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 35.54 mean?
Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) has a Days Inventory of 35.54 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Asahi Printing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.87. Over the past decade, Asahi Printing Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 25.92 to 38.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #36 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Asahi Printing Co's Days Inventory too high?
Asahi Printing Co's current Days Inventory of 35.54 is near median its 10-year median of 33.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.92 to a high of 38.36. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.55. Asahi Printing Co's value of 35.54 is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #36 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asahi Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Printing Co's Days Inventory compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #36 out of 382 companies for Days Inventory. This places Asahi Printing Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.55. Asahi Printing Co's value of 35.54 is 54.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Asahi Printing Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 25.92 to 38.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.87 vs. the industry median of 77.55, Asahi Printing 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.55, based on 382 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. Asahi Printing Co's current Days Inventory of 35.54 is 54.2% 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 Asahi Printing Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Printing Co's current Days Inventory is 35.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円988.56, compared to a current price of 円904.00 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 35.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.87 and 54.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.55. Asahi Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951), the current Days Inventory is 35.54 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円904.00 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円988.56. GuruFocus considers Asahi Printing Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3951:

  • Days Inventory: 35.54 (near median its 10-year median of 33.87)
  • GF Value™: 円988.56 vs. price of 円904.00 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#36 of 382)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3951 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asahi Printing Co Business Description

Address Ichibancho Square Building, 1-1 Ichibancho, Toyama Prefecture, Toyama, JPN, 930-0061
Asahi Printing Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of printing and packaging materials. In addition, the company also engages in the temporary staffing business. The company operates in three segments, which include the Printing and packaging business, the Packaging Systems Sales Business, and Others.
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