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VertexTSE:5290 -0.74%74 Days Inventory is 70.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 70.84. GuruFocus rates TSE:5290 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,287.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Vertex ranks better than 53.32% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Vertex's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,677 Mil. Vertex's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19,913 Mil.
Hence, Vertex's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 70.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vertex's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5290'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.04 Med: 70.84 Max: 88.27
Current: 81.72
During the past 8 years, Vertex's highest Days Inventory was 88.27. The lowest was 55.04. And the median was 70.84.
TSE:5290's Days Inventory is ranked better than 53.32% of 392
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21
vs TSE:5290: 81.72
Vertex's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (76.91) to Mar. 2026 (70.35).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Vertex's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.59.
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.
Vertex's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.
Vertex (TSE:5290) 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.
Vertex'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.
Vertex'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.
Vertex Days Inventory Related Terms
Vertex Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vertex'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:5290 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Vertex'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.
Vertex Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vertex's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertex'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.
Vertex (TSE:5290) has a Days Inventory of 70.35 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vertex and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.84. Over the past decade, Vertex's Days Inventory has ranged from 55.04 to 88.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #183 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Vertex's Days Inventory too high?
Vertex's current Days Inventory of 70.35 is near median its 10-year median of 70.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.04 to a high of 88.27. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Vertex's value of 70.35 is 22% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex ranks #183 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vertex has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex's Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #183 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Vertex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Vertex's value of 70.35 is 22% below this benchmark. Historically, Vertex's own Days Inventory has ranged from 55.04 to 88.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.84 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Vertex 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.21, based on 392 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. Vertex's current Days Inventory of 70.35 is 22% 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 Vertex and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertex's current Days Inventory is 70.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex (TSE:5290) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,287.22, compared to a current price of 円1,348.00 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 70.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.84 and 22% below the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Vertex's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Vertex (TSE:5290), the current Days Inventory is 70.35 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 Vertex (TSE:5290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,348.00 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,287.22.
GuruFocus considers Vertex to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5290:
Days Inventory: 70.35 (near median its 10-year median of 70.84)
GF Value™: 円1,287.22 vs. price of 円1,348.00 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22% below the Building Materials median (#183 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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