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Sanyu CoTSE:5697 -0.24%73 Days Inventory is 86.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 84.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:5697 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円568.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Steel companies, Sanyu Co ranks better than 51.63% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sanyu Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,218 Mil. Sanyu Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,494 Mil.
Hence, Sanyu Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 86.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyu Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5697'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 73.86 Med: 84.31 Max: 89.15
Current: 83.13
During the past 13 years, Sanyu Co's highest Days Inventory was 89.15. The lowest was 73.86. And the median was 84.31.
TSE:5697's Days Inventory is ranked better than 51.63% of 583
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.29
vs TSE:5697: 83.13
Sanyu Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (86.67).
It might indicate that Sanyu Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sanyu Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.05.
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.
Sanyu Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.82.
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.
Sanyu 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.
Sanyu 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.
Sanyu Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Sanyu Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanyu 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:5697 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Sanyu 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.
Sanyu Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanyu Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyu 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.
Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) has a Days Inventory of 86.67 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sanyu Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 84.31. Over the past decade, Sanyu Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 73.86 to 89.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #282 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Sanyu Co's Days Inventory too high?
Sanyu Co's current Days Inventory of 86.67 is near median its 10-year median of 84.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.86 to a high of 89.15. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.29. Sanyu Co's value of 86.67 is 0.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #282 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyu Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyu Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #282 out of 583 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Sanyu Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.29. Sanyu Co's value of 86.67 is 0.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyu Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 73.86 to 89.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.31 vs. the industry median of 86.29, Sanyu 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 86.29, based on 583 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. Sanyu Co's current Days Inventory of 86.67 is 0.4% 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 Sanyu Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyu Co's current Days Inventory is 86.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 84.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円568.04, compared to a current price of 円821.00 — trading 44.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 86.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 84.31 and 0.4% above the Steel industry median of 86.29. Sanyu Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Sanyu Co (TSE:5697), the current Days Inventory is 86.67 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 Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyu Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円821.00 is trading 44.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円568.04.
GuruFocus considers Sanyu Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5697:
Days Inventory: 86.67 (near median its 10-year median of 84.31)
GF Value™: 円568.04 vs. price of 円821.00 (44.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.4% above the Steel median (#282 of 583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5697 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyu Co Ltd manufactures and sells general steel products. The company is engaged in manufacturing, processing and sales of cold heading steel wire Sales of general steel materials and related activities.
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