SCAT (TSE:3974) Days Inventory: 9.82 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3974 SCAT Inc TSE:3974
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GF Value 円468.41
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What is SCAT Days Inventory?

SCAT TSE:3974 -0.66% 81 Days Inventory is 9.82 as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 9.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:3974 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円468.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,651 Software companies, SCAT ranks better than 61.05% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). SCAT's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円43 Mil. SCAT's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円801 Mil. Hence, SCAT's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.82.

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

TSE:3974' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.08   Med: 9.32   Max: 16.78
Current: 9.48

During the past 12 years, SCAT's highest Days Inventory was 16.78. The lowest was 4.08. And the median was 9.32.

TSE:3974's Days Inventory is ranked better than
61.05% of 1651 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.41 vs TSE:3974: 9.48

SCAT's Days Inventory increased from Apr. 2025 (7.27) to Apr. 2026 (9.82). It might indicate that SCAT's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. SCAT's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 18.58.

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. SCAT's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.03.


SCAT  (TSE:3974) 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.

SCAT's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Apr. 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.

SCAT's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 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.


SCAT Days Inventory Related Terms


SCAT Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SCAT'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.

SCAT Days Inventory Chart

SCAT Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.85 9.90 8.76 7.68 9.87

SCAT Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 7.68 6.25 7.27 11.25 9.82

TSE:3974 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, SCAT'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.


SCAT Days Inventory vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, SCAT's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SCAT Days Inventory Calculation

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

SCAT's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Oct. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Oct. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Oct. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Oct. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (25.606 + 59.269) / 2 ) / 1569.84*365
=42.4375 / 1569.84*365
=9.87

SCAT's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Oct. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (59.269 + 26.938) / 2 ) / 800.919*365 / 2
=43.1035 / 800.919*365 / 2
=9.82

* 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 9.82 mean?
SCAT (TSE:3974) has a Days Inventory of 9.82 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SCAT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.32. Over the past decade, SCAT's Days Inventory has ranged from 4.08 to 16.78. According to the industry distribution chart, SCAT ranks #643 out of 1651 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is SCAT's Days Inventory too high?
SCAT's current Days Inventory of 9.82 is near median its 10-year median of 9.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.08 to a high of 16.78. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.41. SCAT's value of 9.82 is 51.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SCAT ranks #643 out of 1651 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SCAT has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SCAT's Days Inventory compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SCAT ranks #643 out of 1651 companies for Days Inventory. This puts SCAT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.41. SCAT's value of 9.82 is 51.9% below this benchmark. Historically, SCAT's own Days Inventory has ranged from 4.08 to 16.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.32 vs. the industry median of 20.41, SCAT 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 Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 20.41, based on 1,651 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. SCAT's current Days Inventory of 9.82 is 51.9% 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 SCAT and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SCAT's current Days Inventory is 9.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SCAT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCAT (TSE:3974) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円468.41, compared to a current price of 円602.00 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 9.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.32 and 51.9% below the Software industry median of 20.41. SCAT's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 SCAT (TSE:3974), the current Days Inventory is 9.82 as of Apr. 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 SCAT (TSE:3974) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCAT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円602.00 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円468.41. GuruFocus considers SCAT to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3974:

  • Days Inventory: 9.82 (near median its 10-year median of 9.32)
  • GF Value™: 円468.41 vs. price of 円602.00 (28.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.9% below the Software median (#643 of 1651)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SCAT Business Description

Address 1-2-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, 2nd Floor, Tokyo, JPN
SCAT Inc provides IT services and solutions for beauty salons. It provides business service for SME. It is also involved in the planning and operation of pay nursing home with nursing care.
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