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Nova System CoTSE:5257 -0.75%79 Days Inventory is 1.13 as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates TSE:5257 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,157.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,652 Software companies, Nova System Co ranks better than 86.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nova System Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5257'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09 Med: 1.92 Max: 3.39
Current: 1.09
During the past 6 years, Nova System Co's highest Days Inventory was 3.39. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.92.
TSE:5257's Days Inventory is ranked better than 86.2% of 1652
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.47
vs TSE:5257: 1.09
Nova System Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (1.18) to Dec. 2025 (1.13).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nova System Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 161.52.
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.
Nova System Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
Nova System Co (TSE:5257) 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.
Nova System Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Nova System Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Nova System Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Nova System Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nova System 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.
TSE:5257 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Nova System 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.
Nova System Co Days Inventory vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nova System Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nova System Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Nova System Co (TSE:5257) has a Days Inventory of 1.13 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nova System Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, Nova System Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.09 to 3.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Nova System Co ranks #228 out of 1652 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Nova System Co's Days Inventory too high?
Nova System Co's current Days Inventory of 1.13 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 3.39. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.47. Nova System Co's value of 1.13 is 94.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nova System Co ranks #228 out of 1652 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nova System Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nova System Co's Days Inventory compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nova System Co ranks #228 out of 1652 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nova System Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.47. Nova System Co's value of 1.13 is 94.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nova System Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.09 to 3.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 20.47, Nova System 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 Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 20.47, based on 1,652 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. Nova System Co's current Days Inventory of 1.13 is 94.5% 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 Nova System Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nova System Co's current Days Inventory is 1.13, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova System Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova System Co (TSE:5257) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,157.43, compared to a current price of 円2,500.00 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.13, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 94.5% below the Software industry median of 20.47. Nova System Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Nova System Co (TSE:5257), the current Days Inventory is 1.13 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nova System Co (TSE:5257) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova System Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,500.00 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,157.43.
GuruFocus considers Nova System Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5257:
Days Inventory: 1.13 (41% below median its 10-year median of 1.92)
GF Value™: 円3,157.43 vs. price of 円2,500.00 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.5% below the Software median (#228 of 1652)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5257 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nova System Co Ltd is involved in the system integration business mainly for the financial and insurance industry, medical care and cloud service business. The Company's business is a single segment of software development business, and the services it provides are system integration and cloud services.
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