Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Days Inventory: 79.25 (As of May. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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TSE:4616 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd TSE:4616
65 GF Score
Price 円2,198.00
GF Value 円1,737.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Days Inventory?

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co TSE:4616 65 Days Inventory is 79.25 as of May. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 90.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:4616 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,737.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,549 Chemicals companies, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 53.58% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円1,135 Mil. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円1,306 Mil. Hence, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 79.25.

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

TSE:4616' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 83.78   Med: 90.82   Max: 95.62
Current: 84.31

During the past 13 years, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's highest Days Inventory was 95.62. The lowest was 83.78. And the median was 90.82.

TSE:4616's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
53.58% of 1549 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.34 vs TSE:4616: 84.31

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory increased from May. 2025 (0.00) to May. 2026 (79.25). It might indicate that Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 1.15.

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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 0.66.


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co  (TSE:4616) 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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in May. 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.


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Chart

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Days Inventory
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Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:4616 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Nov. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Nov. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Nov. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1225.426 + 1191.862) / 2 ) / 4923.305*365
=1208.644 / 4923.305*365
=89.61

Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1192.172 + 1076.959) / 2 ) / 1306.394*365 / 4
=1134.5655 / 1306.394*365 / 4
=79.25

* 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 79.25 mean?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) has a Days Inventory of 79.25 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 90.82. Over the past decade, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 83.78 to 95.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #830 out of 1549 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory too high?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory of 79.25 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 90.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.78 to a high of 95.62. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.34. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 79.25 is 1.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #830 out of 1549 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #830 out of 1549 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.34. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 79.25 is 1.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 83.78 to 95.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.82 vs. the industry median of 80.34, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.34, based on 1,549 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory of 79.25 is 1.4% 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Days Inventory is 79.25, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 90.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,737.36, compared to a current price of 円2,198.00 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 79.25, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 90.82 and 1.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.34. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616), the current Days Inventory is 79.25 as of May. 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,198.00 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,737.36. GuruFocus considers Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4616:

  • Days Inventory: 79.25 (13% below median its 10-year median of 90.82)
  • GF Value™: 円1,737.36 vs. price of 円2,198.00 (26.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.4% below the Chemicals median (#830 of 1549)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address Number 41, No. 1-chome, Amagasaki, Tsukaguchihon, Hyogo, JPN, 661-0001
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling various paints in Japan. Its products include heat insulation paints, ultra-low temperature powder, and water-based paints; and general purpose building paints, as well as floor coatings, building interior and exterior paints, aqueous paint, and rustproof paint.
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