Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) Days Inventory: 47.80 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Below Median

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TSE:6334 Meiji Machine Co Ltd TSE:6334
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What is Meiji Machine Co Days Inventory?

Meiji Machine Co TSE:6334 +0.65% 56 Days Inventory is 47.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 53.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:6334 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円355.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Meiji Machine Co ranks better than 86.05% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Meiji Machine Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円622 Mil. Meiji Machine Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,374 Mil. Hence, Meiji Machine Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.80.

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

TSE:6334' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.66   Med: 53.16   Max: 118.57
Current: 54.81

During the past 13 years, Meiji Machine Co's highest Days Inventory was 118.57. The lowest was 18.66. And the median was 53.16.

TSE:6334's Days Inventory is ranked better than
86.05% of 2968 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51 vs TSE:6334: 54.81

Meiji Machine Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (44.50) to Mar. 2026 (47.80). It might indicate that Meiji Machine Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Meiji Machine Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.82.

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. Meiji Machine Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.


Meiji Machine Co  (TSE:6334) 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.

Meiji Machine Co'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.

Meiji Machine Co'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.


Meiji Machine Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Meiji Machine Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiji Machine 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.

Meiji Machine Co Days Inventory Chart

Meiji Machine Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 44.89 43.16 81.04 53.16 53.15

Meiji Machine Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 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 64.30 83.41 44.50 66.15 47.80

TSE:6334 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Meiji Machine 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.


Meiji Machine Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Meiji Machine Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Meiji Machine Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Meiji Machine Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Meiji Machine Co'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
=( (624.47 + 583.086) / 2 ) / 4146.545*365
=603.778 / 4146.545*365
=53.15

Meiji Machine Co'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
=( (660.603 + 583.086) / 2 ) / 2373.98*365 / 2
=621.8445 / 2373.98*365 / 2
=47.80

* 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 47.80 mean?
Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) has a Days Inventory of 47.80 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Meiji Machine Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 53.16. Over the past decade, Meiji Machine Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 18.66 to 118.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #414 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Meiji Machine Co's Days Inventory too high?
Meiji Machine Co's current Days Inventory of 47.80 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 53.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.66 to a high of 118.57. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Meiji Machine Co's value of 47.80 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #414 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meiji Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiji Machine Co's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #414 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Meiji Machine Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Meiji Machine Co's value of 47.80 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiji Machine Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 18.66 to 118.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.16 vs. the industry median of 119.51, Meiji Machine Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,968 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. Meiji Machine Co's current Days Inventory of 47.80 is 60% 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 Meiji Machine Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiji Machine Co's current Days Inventory is 47.80, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 53.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiji Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円355.43, compared to a current price of 円468.00 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 47.80, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 53.16 and 60% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. Meiji Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 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 Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334), the current Days Inventory is 47.80 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 Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Machine Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円468.00 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円355.43. GuruFocus considers Meiji Machine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6334:

  • Days Inventory: 47.80 (10% below median its 10-year median of 53.16)
  • GF Value™: 円355.43 vs. price of 円468.00 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% below the Industrial Products median (#414 of 2968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meiji Machine Co Business Description

Address 2-8-1 Kanda Tsukasacho, PMO Kanda Tsukasacho 9th Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0048
Meiji Machine Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of machinery used in the food industry, particularly in flour milling and feed manufacturing, and on plant engineering for the construction of food factories and other facilities. Its products include selection machine, crushing machine, classification machine, air machine, mixing machine, and other machines.
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