Hope (TSE:6195) Days Inventory: 98.37 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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TSE:6195 Hope Inc TSE:6195
55 GF Score
Price 円215.00
GF Value 円325.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hope Days Inventory?

Hope TSE:6195 +1.90% 55 Days Inventory is 98.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 110.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:6195 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円325.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, Hope ranks worse than 73.68% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hope's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円340 Mil. Hope's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円631 Mil. Hence, Hope's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 98.37.

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

TSE:6195' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.09   Med: 110.39   Max: 251.55
Current: 91.32

During the past 11 years, Hope's highest Days Inventory was 251.55. The lowest was 4.09. And the median was 110.39.

TSE:6195's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
73.68% of 665 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.7 vs TSE:6195: 91.32

Hope's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (96.20) to Mar. 2026 (98.37). It might indicate that Hope's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hope's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.86.

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. Hope's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.


Hope  (TSE:6195) 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.

Hope'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.

Hope'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.


Hope Days Inventory Related Terms


Hope Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hope'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.

Hope Days Inventory Chart

Hope Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Hope Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 118.11 114.53 96.20 95.24 98.37

TSE:6195 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hope'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.


Hope Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hope's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hope's Days Inventory falls into.


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Hope Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hope'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
=( (253.138 + 293.796) / 2 ) / 1242.767*365
=273.467 / 1242.767*365
=80.32

Hope'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (385.895 + 293.796) / 2 ) / 630.5*365 / 2
=339.8455 / 630.5*365 / 2
=98.37

* 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 98.37 mean?
Hope (TSE:6195) has a Days Inventory of 98.37 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hope and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 110.39. Over the past decade, Hope's Days Inventory has ranged from 4.09 to 251.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Hope ranks #490 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Hope's Days Inventory too high?
Hope's current Days Inventory of 98.37 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 110.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.09 to a high of 251.55. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Hope's value of 98.37 is 242.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hope ranks #490 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hope has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hope's Days Inventory compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hope ranks #490 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hope in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Hope's value of 98.37 is 242.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hope's own Days Inventory has ranged from 4.09 to 251.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 110.39 vs. the industry median of 28.70, Hope 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.70, based on 665 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. Hope's current Days Inventory of 98.37 is 242.8% 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 Hope and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hope's current Days Inventory is 98.37, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 110.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hope stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope (TSE:6195) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円325.74, compared to a current price of 円215.00 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 98.37, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 110.39 and 242.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.70. Hope's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Hope (TSE:6195), the current Days Inventory is 98.37 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 Hope (TSE:6195) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円215.00 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円325.74. GuruFocus considers Hope to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6195:

  • Days Inventory: 98.37 (11% below median its 10-year median of 110.39)
  • GF Value™: 円325.74 vs. price of 円215.00 (34% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 242.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#490 of 665)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6195 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hope Business Description

Address 1-14-5 Yakuin, 7th Floor, MG Yakuin Building, Fukuoka, JPN, 810-0022
Hope Inc provides services specialized for local governments to secure financial resources and reduce expenses. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following reportable segments; Advertising Business, Jichitai Works Business, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Advertising business, which involves purchasing advertising space on various media such as websites, newsletters, tax notices, etc., owned by local governments through bidding and selling it to private companies (smart resource services), collaborating with local governments to publish information booklets for residents (smart creation services), and offering financial resources consulting to local governments.
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