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Kato Works CoTSE:6390 +1.16%56 Days Inventory is 226.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 236.78. GuruFocus rates TSE:6390 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,345.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Kato Works Co ranks worse than 90.87% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kato Works Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円42,557 Mil. Kato Works Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円17,170 Mil.
Hence, Kato Works Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 226.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kato Works Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6390'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 177.18 Med: 236.78 Max: 332.59
Current: 312.23
During the past 13 years, Kato Works Co's highest Days Inventory was 332.59. The lowest was 177.18. And the median was 236.78.
TSE:6390's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 90.87% of 208
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 126.87
vs TSE:6390: 312.23
Kato Works Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (226.17).
It might indicate that Kato Works Co's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kato Works Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.
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.
Kato Works Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.24.
Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) 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.
Kato Works 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.
Kato Works 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.
Kato Works Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Kato Works Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kato Works 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:6390 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Kato Works 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.
Kato Works Co Days Inventory vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Kato Works Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kato Works 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.
Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) has a Days Inventory of 226.17 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kato Works Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 236.78. Over the past decade, Kato Works Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 177.18 to 332.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Kato Works Co ranks #189 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Kato Works Co's Days Inventory too high?
Kato Works Co's current Days Inventory of 226.17 is near median its 10-year median of 236.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 177.18 to a high of 332.59. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Inventory is 126.87. Kato Works Co's value of 226.17 is 78.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kato Works Co ranks #189 out of 208 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kato Works Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kato Works Co's Days Inventory compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Kato Works Co ranks #189 out of 208 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kato Works Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 126.87. Kato Works Co's value of 226.17 is 78.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kato Works Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 177.18 to 332.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 236.78 vs. the industry median of 126.87, Kato Works 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Inventory among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 126.87, based on 208 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. Kato Works Co's current Days Inventory of 226.17 is 78.3% 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 Kato Works Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Inventory is 126.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kato Works Co's current Days Inventory is 226.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 236.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kato Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,345.41, compared to a current price of 円1,310.00 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 226.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 236.78 and 78.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 126.87. Kato Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Kato Works Co (TSE:6390), the current Days Inventory is 226.17 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 Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato Works Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,310.00 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,345.41.
GuruFocus considers Kato Works Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6390:
Days Inventory: 226.17 (near median its 10-year median of 236.78)
GF Value™: 円1,345.41 vs. price of 円1,310.00 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.3% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#189 of 208)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6390 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kato Works Co Ltd is a Japan-based machinery manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sales of machinery used for the lifting and construction industries. It offers various construction equipment, mobile cranes, and industrial equipment, including truck cranes, hydraulic excavators, rough terrain cranes, all-terrain cranes, crawler cranes, mini excavators, earth boring rigs, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, and snow sweepers. Kato also offers related spare parts and services. The group's reportable segments are Japan, which is its key revenue-generating market, China, Europe, and Others.
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