Kyoei Steel (TSE:5440) Days Inventory: 86.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:5440 Kyoei Steel Ltd TSE:5440
74 GF Score
Price 円1,832.00
GF Value 円2,026.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kyoei Steel Days Inventory?

Kyoei Steel TSE:5440 +1.83% 74 Days Inventory is 86.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 80.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:5440 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,026.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Kyoei Steel ranks worse than 52.06% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kyoei Steel's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円68,701 Mil. Kyoei Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円72,709 Mil. Hence, Kyoei Steel's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 86.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kyoei Steel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:5440' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.91   Med: 80.28   Max: 92.18
Current: 89.73

During the past 13 years, Kyoei Steel's highest Days Inventory was 92.18. The lowest was 68.91. And the median was 80.28.

TSE:5440's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
52.06% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs TSE:5440: 89.73

Kyoei Steel's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (88.22) to Mar. 2026 (86.22).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kyoei Steel's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06.

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. Kyoei Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.


Kyoei Steel  (TSE:5440) 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.

Kyoei Steel'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.

Kyoei Steel'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.


Kyoei Steel Days Inventory Related Terms


Kyoei Steel Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyoei Steel'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.

Kyoei Steel Days Inventory Chart

Kyoei Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 78.81 77.16 86.68 85.69 92.18

Kyoei Steel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 88.22 96.30 85.84 88.85 86.22

TSE:5440 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kyoei Steel'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.


Kyoei Steel Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kyoei Steel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kyoei Steel's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kyoei Steel Days Inventory Calculation

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

Kyoei Steel's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (68581 + 70379) / 2 ) / 275131*365
=69480 / 275131*365
=92.18

Kyoei Steel's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (67022 + 70379) / 2 ) / 72709*365 / 4
=68700.5 / 72709*365 / 4
=86.22

* 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 86.22 mean?
Kyoei Steel (TSE:5440) has a Days Inventory of 86.22 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kyoei Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 80.28. Over the past decade, Kyoei Steel's Days Inventory has ranged from 68.91 to 92.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyoei Steel ranks #303 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Kyoei Steel's Days Inventory too high?
Kyoei Steel's current Days Inventory of 86.22 is near median its 10-year median of 80.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.91 to a high of 92.18. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Kyoei Steel's value of 86.22 is 0.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyoei Steel ranks #303 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyoei Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyoei Steel's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kyoei Steel ranks #303 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kyoei Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Kyoei Steel's value of 86.22 is 0.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kyoei Steel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 68.91 to 92.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.28 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Kyoei Steel 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. Kyoei Steel's current Days Inventory of 86.22 is 0.4% 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 Kyoei Steel 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. Kyoei Steel's current Days Inventory is 86.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 80.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyoei Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoei Steel (TSE:5440) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,026.30, compared to a current price of 円1,832.00 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 86.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 80.28 and 0.4% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. Kyoei Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Kyoei Steel (TSE:5440), the current Days Inventory is 86.22 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 Kyoei Steel (TSE:5440) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoei Steel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,832.00 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,026.30. GuruFocus considers Kyoei Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5440:

  • Days Inventory: 86.22 (near median its 10-year median of 80.28)
  • GF Value™: 円2,026.30 vs. price of 円1,832.00 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.4% below the Steel median (#303 of 582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5440 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyoei Steel Business Description

Address Issue 16 No. 4-chome, Kita-ku, Dojimahama, Osaka, JPN, 5300004
Kyoei Steel Ltd is involved in the business Steel and Material recycling. Its primary activities include manufacture, processing, and sale of steel billets and products, collection, transportation and treatment of general, industrial and medical waste, recycling of automobiles and industrial waste, processing assembly of rebars, designing of steel production plants and sale of steelmaking technology. The firm's products include concrete steel bars, flat bars, I-beams, equal angle bars etc.
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