NIPPON KINZOKU CoTSE:5491 +2.10%62 Days Inventory is 114.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 98.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:5491 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円816.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Steel companies, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks worse than 66.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5491'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.65 Med: 98.45 Max: 117.25
Current: 114.81
During the past 13 years, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's highest Days Inventory was 117.25. The lowest was 82.65. And the median was 98.45.
TSE:5491's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 66.09% of 581
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.42
vs TSE:5491: 114.81
NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (109.38) to Mar. 2026 (114.68).
It might indicate that NIPPON KINZOKU Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.59.
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.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) 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 KINZOKU 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.
NIPPON KINZOKU 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.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Days Inventory Related Terms
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIPPON KINZOKU 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:5491 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, NIPPON KINZOKU 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 KINZOKU Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIPPON KINZOKU 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 KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) has a Days Inventory of 114.68 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on NIPPON KINZOKU Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 98.45. Over the past decade, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 82.65 to 117.25. According to the industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #384 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Days Inventory too high?
NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Days Inventory of 114.68 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 98.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.65 to a high of 117.25. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's value of 114.68 is 32.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #384 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NIPPON KINZOKU Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #384 out of 581 companies for Days Inventory. This places NIPPON KINZOKU Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's value of 114.68 is 32.7% above this benchmark. Historically, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 82.65 to 117.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.45 vs. the industry median of 86.42, NIPPON KINZOKU Co has consistently been above 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. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Days Inventory of 114.68 is 32.7% above 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 KINZOKU 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. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Days Inventory is 114.68, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 98.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円816.16, compared to a current price of 円876.00 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 114.68, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 98.45 and 32.7% above the Steel industry median of 86.42. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491), the current Days Inventory is 114.68 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 KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円876.00 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円816.16.
GuruFocus considers NIPPON KINZOKU Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5491:
Days Inventory: 114.68 (16% above median its 10-year median of 98.45)
GF Value™: 円816.16 vs. price of 円876.00 (7.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.7% above the Steel median (#384 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Ltd is a Japanese based company engaged in the steel business. It is involved in the manufacturing of cold-rolled stainless steel strip polishing magnesium alloy belt and stainless steel processed products and other titanium alloy magnesium metal products.
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