KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) Days Inventory: 121.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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TSE:4556 KAINOS Laboratories Inc TSE:4556
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What is KAINOS Laboratories Days Inventory?

KAINOS Laboratories TSE:4556 40 Days Inventory is 121.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 103.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:4556 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,282.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 788 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, KAINOS Laboratories ranks better than 71.45% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). KAINOS Laboratories's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円981 Mil. KAINOS Laboratories's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,474 Mil. Hence, KAINOS Laboratories's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 121.48.

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

TSE:4556' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.52   Med: 103.81   Max: 129.45
Current: 124.28

During the past 13 years, KAINOS Laboratories's highest Days Inventory was 129.45. The lowest was 66.52. And the median was 103.81.

TSE:4556's Days Inventory is ranked better than
71.45% of 788 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 179.115 vs TSE:4556: 124.28

KAINOS Laboratories's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (123.64) to Mar. 2026 (121.48).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. KAINOS Laboratories's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.50.

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. KAINOS Laboratories's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.


KAINOS Laboratories  (TSE:4556) 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.

KAINOS Laboratories'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.

KAINOS Laboratories'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.


KAINOS Laboratories Days Inventory Related Terms


KAINOS Laboratories Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KAINOS Laboratories'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.

KAINOS Laboratories Days Inventory Chart

KAINOS Laboratories 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 101.20 105.80 118.65 129.45 125.16

KAINOS Laboratories 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 114.15 121.63 123.64 126.30 121.48

TSE:4556 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, KAINOS Laboratories'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.


KAINOS Laboratories Days Inventory vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, KAINOS Laboratories's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KAINOS Laboratories Days Inventory Calculation

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

KAINOS Laboratories'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
=( (987.335 + 992.895) / 2 ) / 2887.383*365
=990.115 / 2887.383*365
=125.16

KAINOS Laboratories'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
=( (969.184 + 992.895) / 2 ) / 1473.849*365 / 2
=981.0395 / 1473.849*365 / 2
=121.48

* 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 121.48 mean?
KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) has a Days Inventory of 121.48 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on KAINOS Laboratories and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 103.81. Over the past decade, KAINOS Laboratories' Days Inventory has ranged from 66.52 to 129.45. According to the industry distribution chart, KAINOS Laboratories ranks #225 out of 788 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is KAINOS Laboratories' Days Inventory too high?
KAINOS Laboratories' current Days Inventory of 121.48 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 103.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.52 to a high of 129.45. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Days Inventory is 179.12. KAINOS Laboratories' value of 121.48 is 32.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAINOS Laboratories ranks #225 out of 788 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KAINOS Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAINOS Laboratories' Days Inventory compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, KAINOS Laboratories ranks #225 out of 788 companies for Days Inventory. This puts KAINOS Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 179.12. KAINOS Laboratories' value of 121.48 is 32.2% below this benchmark. Historically, KAINOS Laboratories' own Days Inventory has ranged from 66.52 to 129.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 103.81 vs. the industry median of 179.12, KAINOS Laboratories 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Days Inventory among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 179.12, based on 788 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. KAINOS Laboratories's current Days Inventory of 121.48 is 32.2% 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 KAINOS Laboratories and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Days Inventory is 179.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAINOS Laboratories's current Days Inventory is 121.48, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 103.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAINOS Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,282.32, compared to a current price of 円2,268.00 — trading 76.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 121.48, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 103.81 and 32.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 179.12. KAINOS Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556), the current Days Inventory is 121.48 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 KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAINOS Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,268.00 is trading 76.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,282.32. GuruFocus considers KAINOS Laboratories to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4556:

  • Days Inventory: 121.48 (17% above median its 10-year median of 103.81)
  • GF Value™: 円1,282.32 vs. price of 円2,268.00 (76.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#225 of 788)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4556 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KAINOS Laboratories Business Description

Address 38-18, Hongo 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN
KAINOS Laboratories Inc is focused on the development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and import/export of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic reagents, and related chemical products. It also manufactures, sells, and exports/imports physicochemical measuring equipment for medical use.
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