Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) Days Inventory: 66.95 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Below Median

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TSE:4172 Hi-Crates Co Ltd TSE:4172
69 GF Score
Price 円2,200.00
GF Value 円2,329.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hi-Crates Co Days Inventory?

Hi-Crates Co TSE:4172 +0.14% 69 Days Inventory is 66.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 84.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:4172 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,329.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 494 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Hi-Crates Co ranks worse than 76.52% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hi-Crates Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円100 Mil. Hi-Crates Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円136 Mil. Hence, Hi-Crates Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 66.95.

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

TSE:4172' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.55   Med: 84.47   Max: 127.73
Current: 74.17

During the past 8 years, Hi-Crates Co's highest Days Inventory was 127.73. The lowest was 41.55. And the median was 84.47.

TSE:4172's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
76.52% of 494 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 29.395 vs TSE:4172: 74.17

Hi-Crates Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (66.95). It might indicate that Hi-Crates Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hi-Crates Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.36.

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. Hi-Crates Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.


Hi-Crates Co  (TSE:4172) 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.

Hi-Crates 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.

Hi-Crates 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.


Hi-Crates Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Hi-Crates Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hi-Crates 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.

Hi-Crates Co Days Inventory Chart

Hi-Crates Co Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 68.86 124.50 127.73 125.60 100.08

Hi-Crates Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.00 76.49 73.82 73.64 66.95

TSE:4172 vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Hi-Crates 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.


Hi-Crates Co Days Inventory vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Hi-Crates Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Crates Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Hi-Crates Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hi-Crates Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (183.016 + 120.474) / 2 ) / 553.415*365
=151.745 / 553.415*365
=100.08

Hi-Crates 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
=( (95.782 + 103.868) / 2 ) / 136.054*365 / 4
=99.825 / 136.054*365 / 4
=66.95

* 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 66.95 mean?
Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) has a Days Inventory of 66.95 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hi-Crates Co and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 84.47. Over the past decade, Hi-Crates Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 41.55 to 127.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #378 out of 494 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Hi-Crates Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hi-Crates Co's current Days Inventory of 66.95 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 84.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.55 to a high of 127.73. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Inventory is 29.40. Hi-Crates Co's value of 66.95 is 127.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #378 out of 494 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Crates Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Crates Co's Days Inventory compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #378 out of 494 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hi-Crates Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 29.40. Hi-Crates Co's value of 66.95 is 127.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Crates Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 41.55 to 127.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.47 vs. the industry median of 29.40, Hi-Crates Co 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 a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 29.40, based on 494 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. Hi-Crates Co's current Days Inventory of 66.95 is 127.8% 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 Hi-Crates Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 29.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Crates Co's current Days Inventory is 66.95, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 84.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Crates Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,329.28, compared to a current price of 円2,200.00 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 66.95, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 84.47 and 127.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 29.40. Hi-Crates Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172), the current Days Inventory is 66.95 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,200.00 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,329.28. GuruFocus considers Hi-Crates Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4172:

  • Days Inventory: 66.95 (21% below median its 10-year median of 84.47)
  • GF Value™: 円2,329.28 vs. price of 円2,200.00 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 127.8% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#378 of 494)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hi-Crates Co Business Description

Address 3-12-33 Noda, Kita-ku, Okayama, JPN, 700-0971
Hi-Crates Co Ltd formerly, Towa Hi System Co Ltd is involved in the Research and development, sales, and support for integrated dental electronic medical record systems. Research and development, sales and support for iPad and web apps. which includes AI/voice electronic medical record integrated system, Visual examination and periodontal examination system, Interview System, Self-pay estimated system, Image management system etc.
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