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Nakayama Steel WorksTSE:5408 +0.16%67 Days Inventory is 75.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 73.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:5408 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円623.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Nakayama Steel Works ranks better than 51.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nakayama Steel Works's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5408'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.06 Med: 73.93 Max: 85.34
Current: 83.68
During the past 13 years, Nakayama Steel Works's highest Days Inventory was 85.34. The lowest was 58.06. And the median was 73.93.
TSE:5408's Days Inventory is ranked better than 51.89% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs TSE:5408: 83.68
Nakayama Steel Works's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (93.63) to Mar. 2026 (75.09).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nakayama Steel Works's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.22.
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.
Nakayama Steel Works's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71.
Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) 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.
Nakayama Steel Works'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.
Nakayama Steel Works'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.
Nakayama Steel Works Days Inventory Related Terms
Nakayama Steel Works Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nakayama Steel Works'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:5408 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nakayama Steel Works'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.
Nakayama Steel Works Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nakayama Steel Works's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nakayama Steel Works'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.
Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) has a Days Inventory of 75.09 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nakayama Steel Works and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.93. Over the past decade, Nakayama Steel Works' Days Inventory has ranged from 58.06 to 85.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Nakayama Steel Works ranks #280 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Nakayama Steel Works' Days Inventory too high?
Nakayama Steel Works' current Days Inventory of 75.09 is near median its 10-year median of 73.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.06 to a high of 85.34. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Nakayama Steel Works' value of 75.09 is 13.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nakayama Steel Works ranks #280 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nakayama Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nakayama Steel Works' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nakayama Steel Works ranks #280 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Nakayama Steel Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Nakayama Steel Works' value of 75.09 is 13.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nakayama Steel Works' own Days Inventory has ranged from 58.06 to 85.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.93 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Nakayama Steel Works 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Nakayama Steel Works's current Days Inventory of 75.09 is 13.3% 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 Nakayama Steel Works and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nakayama Steel Works's current Days Inventory is 75.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nakayama Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円623.00, compared to a current price of 円624.00 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 75.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.93 and 13.3% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. Nakayama Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408), the current Days Inventory is 75.09 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 Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakayama Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円624.00 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円623.00.
GuruFocus considers Nakayama Steel Works to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5408:
Days Inventory: 75.09 (near median its 10-year median of 73.93)
GF Value™: 円623.00 vs. price of 円624.00 (0.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.3% below the Steel median (#280 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5408 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nakayama Steel Works Ltd is a Japan-based company. The company operates in Steel, Engineering, and Real estate business. Its Steel business includes manufacturing and sale of steel products including coil products, steel sheets, bars and wire products. The company is also engaged in real estate buying, leasing and selling.
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