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Kobelco Wire CoTSE:5660 +0.96%62 Days Inventory is 146.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 138.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:5660 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,266.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Kobelco Wire Co ranks worse than 80.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobelco Wire Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5660'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 127.67 Med: 138.2 Max: 152.83
Current: 152.83
During the past 13 years, Kobelco Wire Co's highest Days Inventory was 152.83. The lowest was 127.67. And the median was 138.20.
TSE:5660's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 80.93% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.355
vs TSE:5660: 152.83
Kobelco Wire Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (146.64).
It might indicate that Kobelco Wire Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kobelco Wire Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.
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.
Kobelco Wire Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.35.
Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) 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.
Kobelco Wire Co'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.
Kobelco Wire Co'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.
Kobelco Wire Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Kobelco Wire Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobelco Wire 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:5660 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kobelco Wire 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.
Kobelco Wire Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobelco Wire Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobelco Wire 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.
Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) has a Days Inventory of 146.64 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kobelco Wire Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 138.20. Over the past decade, Kobelco Wire Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 127.67 to 152.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #471 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Kobelco Wire Co's Days Inventory too high?
Kobelco Wire Co's current Days Inventory of 146.64 is near median its 10-year median of 138.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 127.67 to a high of 152.83. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.36. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 146.64 is 69.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #471 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kobelco Wire Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobelco Wire Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #471 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kobelco Wire Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.36. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 146.64 is 69.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobelco Wire Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 127.67 to 152.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 138.20 vs. the industry median of 86.36, Kobelco Wire 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 86.36, 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. Kobelco Wire Co's current Days Inventory of 146.64 is 69.8% 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 Kobelco Wire Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobelco Wire Co's current Days Inventory is 146.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 138.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobelco Wire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,266.49, compared to a current price of 円1,901.00 — trading 50.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 146.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 138.20 and 69.8% above the Steel industry median of 86.36. Kobelco Wire Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660), the current Days Inventory is 146.64 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,901.00 is trading 50.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,266.49.
GuruFocus considers Kobelco Wire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5660:
Days Inventory: 146.64 (near median its 10-year median of 138.20)
GF Value™: 円1,266.49 vs. price of 円1,901.00 (50.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.8% above the Steel median (#471 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5660 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobelco Wire Co Ltd formerly Shinko Wire Co Ltd is a comprehensive manufacturer of steel wire products. The company is organized in three business segments - Steel Wire, Wire Rope, and Engineering business. Its Steel Wire business is engaged in the production and sale of PC steel wire, unbonded and afterbond PC steel wire, stainless steel wire, oil tempered wire, and nickel plated steel wire. The Wire rope business manufactures general rope, special rope, stainless steel rope, and wire rope processed item. The Engineering business is involved in the manufacturing and selling of steel wire processing products, plant engineering, and falling bridge prevention cable.
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