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Nippon Crucible CoTSE:5355 -0.15%71 Days Inventory is 70.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 79.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:5355 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円650.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Conglomerates companies, Nippon Crucible Co ranks worse than 60.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Crucible Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5355'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 73.84 Med: 79.57 Max: 97.19
Current: 97.19
During the past 13 years, Nippon Crucible Co's highest Days Inventory was 97.19. The lowest was 73.84. And the median was 79.57.
TSE:5355's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 60.66% of 488
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 74.36
vs TSE:5355: 97.19
Nippon Crucible Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (84.74) to Mar. 2026 (70.45).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nippon Crucible Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.30.
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.
Nippon Crucible Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.
Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) 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.
Nippon Crucible 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.
Nippon Crucible 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.
Nippon Crucible Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Nippon Crucible Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Crucible 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Nippon Crucible 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.
Nippon Crucible Co Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Crucible Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Crucible 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.
Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) has a Days Inventory of 70.45 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nippon Crucible Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 79.57. Over the past decade, Nippon Crucible Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 73.84 to 97.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #296 out of 488 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Nippon Crucible Co's Days Inventory too high?
Nippon Crucible Co's current Days Inventory of 70.45 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 79.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.84 to a high of 97.19. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 74.36. Nippon Crucible Co's value of 70.45 is 5.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #296 out of 488 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Crucible Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Crucible Co's Days Inventory compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #296 out of 488 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nippon Crucible Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 74.36. Nippon Crucible Co's value of 70.45 is 5.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Crucible Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 73.84 to 97.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.57 vs. the industry median of 74.36, Nippon Crucible 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 74.36, based on 488 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. Nippon Crucible Co's current Days Inventory of 70.45 is 5.3% 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 Nippon Crucible Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 74.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Crucible Co's current Days Inventory is 70.45, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 79.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Crucible Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円650.13, compared to a current price of 円675.00 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 70.45, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 79.57 and 5.3% below the Conglomerates industry median of 74.36. Nippon Crucible Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355), the current Days Inventory is 70.45 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 Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Crucible Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円675.00 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円650.13.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Crucible Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5355:
Days Inventory: 70.45 (11% below median its 10-year median of 79.57)
GF Value™: 円650.13 vs. price of 円675.00 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.3% below the Conglomerates median (#296 of 488)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5355 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Crucible Co Ltd manufactures graphite crucibles and refractories for steelmakers. The company is organized into four business segments - Refractories business, Engineering business, Overseas business, and Real Estate business. The Refractory segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of graphite crucibles, shaped refractory and unshaped refractory. The Engineering segment is engaged in the design and construction of various industrial furnaces and incinerators. Overseas business is engaged in the import/export of refractory products and melting furnace equipment. The Real Estate segment is involved in the leasing of buildings and parking lots, and the operation of solar power generation business.
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