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Nippon Chuzo K.K.TSE:5609 -1.35%62 Days Inventory is 120.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 102.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:5609 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円722.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks worse than 70.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5609'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 91.13 Med: 102.68 Max: 122.58
Current: 122.58
During the past 13 years, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s highest Days Inventory was 122.58. The lowest was 91.13. And the median was 102.68.
TSE:5609's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 70.45% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs TSE:5609: 122.58
Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (105.91) to Mar. 2026 (120.12).
It might indicate that Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.52.
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 Chuzo K.K.'s Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.
Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) 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 Chuzo K.K.'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 Chuzo K.K.'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 Chuzo K.K. Days Inventory Related Terms
Nippon Chuzo K.K. Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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:5609 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 Chuzo K.K. Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) has a Days Inventory of 120.12 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nippon Chuzo K.K. and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 102.68. Over the past decade, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Days Inventory has ranged from 91.13 to 122.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #410 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Days Inventory too high?
Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current Days Inventory of 120.12 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 102.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 91.13 to a high of 122.58. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 120.12 is 38.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #410 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Chuzo K.K. has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #410 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nippon Chuzo K.K. in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 120.12 is 38.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s own Days Inventory has ranged from 91.13 to 122.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 102.68 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Nippon Chuzo K.K. 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 86.57, 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. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current Days Inventory of 120.12 is 38.8% 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 Chuzo K.K. 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. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current Days Inventory is 120.12, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 102.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円722.40, compared to a current price of 円950.00 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 120.12, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 102.68 and 38.8% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609), the current Days Inventory is 120.12 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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円950.00 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円722.40.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Chuzo K.K. to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5609:
Days Inventory: 120.12 (17% above median its 10-year median of 102.68)
GF Value™: 円722.40 vs. price of 円950.00 (31.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% above the Steel median (#410 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Chuzo K.K. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of forged products. It operates in three business divisions, including the Material product division that is engaged in the manufacturing of castings and fabricated materials, particularly for casting machinery. The Engineering division designs and manufactures bridge support and expansion device. And the Construction materials division manages fixed column foot construction.
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