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The historical rank and industry rank for Shinhokoku Material's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5542'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.34 Med: 144.57 Max: 341.56
Current: 341.56
During the past 13 years, Shinhokoku Material's highest Days Inventory was 341.56. The lowest was 56.34. And the median was 144.57.
TSE:5542's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 96.39% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs TSE:5542: 341.56
Shinhokoku Material's Days Inventory
stayed the same
from Dec. 2024 (0.00) to Dec. 2025 (0.00).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Shinhokoku Material's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
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.
Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) 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.
Shinhokoku Material's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Shinhokoku Material's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Shinhokoku Material Days Inventory Related Terms
Shinhokoku Material Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shinhokoku Material'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:5542 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shinhokoku Material'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.
Shinhokoku Material Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shinhokoku Material's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shinhokoku Material'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.
Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) has a Days Inventory of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shinhokoku Material and its competitors. Over the past decade, Shinhokoku Material's Days Inventory has ranged from 56.34 to 341.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #561 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 96.4%.
Is Shinhokoku Material's Days Inventory too high?
Shinhokoku Material's current Days Inventory is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.34 to a high of 341.56. Based on the distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #561 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shinhokoku Material has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinhokoku Material's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #561 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shinhokoku Material in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Historically, Shinhokoku Material's own Days Inventory has ranged from 56.34 to 341.56 over the past decade. 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. 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 Shinhokoku Material 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. Shinhokoku Material's current Days Inventory is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinhokoku Material stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円555.63, compared to a current price of 円803.00 — trading 44.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 0.00. Shinhokoku Material's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542), the current Days Inventory is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhokoku Material stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円803.00 is trading 44.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円555.63.
GuruFocus considers Shinhokoku Material to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5542:
Days Inventory: 0.00
GF Value™: 円555.63 vs. price of 円803.00 (44.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5542 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shinhokoku Material Corp is a Japan-based company that engages in the manufacture and sale of special alloy industrial castings and precision processed products. The company has two business segments, which include the Special alloy business and the Real estate rental business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the special alloy business segment, which produces parts for semiconductor and FPD manufacturing equipment, tools for manufacturing seamless steel pipes, electrical resistance materials, and special welding rods.
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