HOKUETSU METAL CoTSE:5446 -0.44%61 Days Inventory is 71.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 65.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:5446 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,100.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Steel companies, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks better than 61.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HOKUETSU METAL Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5446'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.04 Med: 65.31 Max: 72.83
Current: 71.14
During the past 13 years, HOKUETSU METAL Co's highest Days Inventory was 72.83. The lowest was 59.04. And the median was 65.31.
TSE:5446's Days Inventory is ranked better than 61.62% of 581
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.42
vs TSE:5446: 71.14
HOKUETSU METAL Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (72.95) to Mar. 2026 (71.63).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
HOKUETSU METAL Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.55.
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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.
HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) 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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co'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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co'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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co Days Inventory Related Terms
HOKUETSU METAL Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HOKUETSU METAL 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:5446 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, HOKUETSU METAL 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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, HOKUETSU METAL Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HOKUETSU METAL 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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) has a Days Inventory of 71.63 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on HOKUETSU METAL Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 65.31. Over the past decade, HOKUETSU METAL Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 59.04 to 72.83. According to the industry distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #223 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is HOKUETSU METAL Co's Days Inventory too high?
HOKUETSU METAL Co's current Days Inventory of 71.63 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 65.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.04 to a high of 72.83. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. HOKUETSU METAL Co's value of 71.63 is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #223 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HOKUETSU METAL Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOKUETSU METAL Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #223 out of 581 companies for Days Inventory. This puts HOKUETSU METAL Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. HOKUETSU METAL Co's value of 71.63 is 17.1% below this benchmark. Historically, HOKUETSU METAL Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 59.04 to 72.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.31 vs. the industry median of 86.42, HOKUETSU METAL 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.42, based on 581 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. HOKUETSU METAL Co's current Days Inventory of 71.63 is 17.1% 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HOKUETSU METAL Co's current Days Inventory is 71.63, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 65.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOKUETSU METAL Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,100.16, compared to a current price of 円1,135.00 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 71.63, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 65.31 and 17.1% below the Steel industry median of 86.42. HOKUETSU METAL Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446), the current Days Inventory is 71.63 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKUETSU METAL Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,135.00 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,100.16.
GuruFocus considers HOKUETSU METAL Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5446:
Days Inventory: 71.63 (10% above median its 10-year median of 65.31)
GF Value™: 円1,100.16 vs. price of 円1,135.00 (3.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% below the Steel median (#223 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HOKUETSU METAL Co Ltd operates in the iron and steel industry. The principal business activities of the company include the manufacturing and processing of primary products such as steel, non-base metals and alloys, steel structures, and various other mechanical devices.
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