Nihon Seikan KK (TSE:5905) Days Inventory: 54.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median

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TSE:5905 Nihon Seikan KK TSE:5905
57 GF Score
Price 円1,370.00
GF Value 円1,602.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nihon Seikan KK Days Inventory?

Nihon Seikan KK TSE:5905 -0.07% 57 Days Inventory is 54.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 42.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:5905 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,602.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 381 Packaging & Containers companies, Nihon Seikan KK ranks better than 80.31% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nihon Seikan KK's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,356 Mil. Nihon Seikan KK's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,289 Mil. Hence, Nihon Seikan KK's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Seikan KK's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:5905' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.91   Med: 42.45   Max: 51.8
Current: 48.71

During the past 13 years, Nihon Seikan KK's highest Days Inventory was 51.80. The lowest was 32.91. And the median was 42.45.

TSE:5905's Days Inventory is ranked better than
80.31% of 381 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.56 vs TSE:5905: 48.71

Nihon Seikan KK's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (54.08). It might indicate that Nihon Seikan KK's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Nihon Seikan KK's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.69.

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. Nihon Seikan KK's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.


Nihon Seikan KK  (TSE:5905) 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.

Nihon Seikan KK'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.

Nihon Seikan KK'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.


Nihon Seikan KK Days Inventory Related Terms


Nihon Seikan KK Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nihon Seikan KK'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.

Nihon Seikan KK Days Inventory Chart

Nihon Seikan KK Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Nihon Seikan KK Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:5905 vs SW, PKG, IP: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nihon Seikan KK'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.


Nihon Seikan KK Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nihon Seikan KK's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Seikan KK's Days Inventory falls into.


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Nihon Seikan KK Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Nihon Seikan KK's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1418.038 + 1337.396) / 2 ) / 10349.104*365
=1377.717 / 10349.104*365
=48.59

Nihon Seikan KK's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1375.052 + 1337.396) / 2 ) / 2288.587*365 / 4
=1356.224 / 2288.587*365 / 4
=54.08

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 54.08 mean?
Nihon Seikan KK (TSE:5905) has a Days Inventory of 54.08 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nihon Seikan KK and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 42.45. Over the past decade, Nihon Seikan KK's Days Inventory has ranged from 32.91 to 51.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Seikan KK ranks #75 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Nihon Seikan KK's Days Inventory too high?
Nihon Seikan KK's current Days Inventory of 54.08 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 42.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.91 to a high of 51.80. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.56. Nihon Seikan KK's value of 54.08 is 30.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Seikan KK ranks #75 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nihon Seikan KK has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Seikan KK's Days Inventory compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nihon Seikan KK ranks #75 out of 381 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nihon Seikan KK in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.56. Nihon Seikan KK's value of 54.08 is 30.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Seikan KK's own Days Inventory has ranged from 32.91 to 51.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.45 vs. the industry median of 77.56, Nihon Seikan KK has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.56, based on 381 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. Nihon Seikan KK's current Days Inventory of 54.08 is 30.3% below 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 Nihon Seikan KK and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Seikan KK's current Days Inventory is 54.08, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 42.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Seikan KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seikan KK (TSE:5905) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,602.13, compared to a current price of 円1,370.00 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 54.08, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 42.45 and 30.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.56. Nihon Seikan KK's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Nihon Seikan KK (TSE:5905), the current Days Inventory is 54.08 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 Nihon Seikan KK (TSE:5905) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seikan KK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,370.00 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,602.13. GuruFocus considers Nihon Seikan KK to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5905:

  • Days Inventory: 54.08 (27% above median its 10-year median of 42.45)
  • GF Value™: 円1,602.13 vs. price of 円1,370.00 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#75 of 381)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5905 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nihon Seikan KK Business Description

Address 2-275 Yoshino-cho, Kita-ku Saitama-shi, Saitama, JPN
Nihon Seikan KK is a metal can manufacturing company. It manufactures adhesive and welding cans for paints, oils, foods, chemicals, mineral oils, pharmaceuticals and others.
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