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Hephaist CoTSE:6433 +0.92%42 Days Inventory is 317.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 162.91. GuruFocus rates TSE:6433 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円178.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Hephaist Co ranks worse than 89.52% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hephaist Co's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,222 Mil. Hephaist Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円703 Mil.
Hence, Hephaist Co's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 317.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hephaist Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6433'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 137.96 Med: 162.91 Max: 302.48
Current: 302.48
During the past 13 years, Hephaist Co's highest Days Inventory was 302.48. The lowest was 137.96. And the median was 162.91.
TSE:6433's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 89.52% of 2968
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51
vs TSE:6433: 302.48
Hephaist Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (211.51) to Mar. 2026 (317.19).
It might indicate that Hephaist 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.
Hephaist Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.
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.
Hephaist Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.55.
Hephaist Co (TSE:6433) 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.
Hephaist 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.
Hephaist 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.
Hephaist Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Hephaist Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hephaist 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:6433 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Hephaist 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.
Hephaist Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hephaist Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hephaist 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.
Hephaist Co (TSE:6433) has a Days Inventory of 317.19 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hephaist Co and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 162.91. Over the past decade, Hephaist Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 137.96 to 302.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Hephaist Co ranks #2657 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is Hephaist Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hephaist Co's current Days Inventory of 317.19 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 162.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 137.96 to a high of 302.48. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Hephaist Co's value of 317.19 is 165.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hephaist Co ranks #2657 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hephaist Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaist Co's Days Inventory compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hephaist Co ranks #2657 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hephaist Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Hephaist Co's value of 317.19 is 165.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hephaist Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 137.96 to 302.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 162.91 vs. the industry median of 119.51, Hephaist 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 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. Hephaist Co's current Days Inventory of 317.19 is 165.4% 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 Hephaist 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. Hephaist Co's current Days Inventory is 317.19, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 162.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaist Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaist Co (TSE:6433) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円178.70, compared to a current price of 円1,093.00 — trading 511.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 317.19, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 162.91 and 165.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. Hephaist Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 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 Hephaist Co (TSE:6433), the current Days Inventory is 317.19 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 Hephaist Co (TSE:6433) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaist Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,093.00 is trading 511.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円178.70.
GuruFocus considers Hephaist Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6433:
Days Inventory: 317.19 (95% above median its 10-year median of 162.91)
GF Value™: 円178.70 vs. price of 円1,093.00 (511.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 165.4% above the Industrial Products median (#2657 of 2968)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hephaist Co Ltd is engaged in the metal fabrication business in Japan. The firm is a manufacturer of small-diameter linear ball bushings. It is engaged in products in various fields such as automobiles, semiconductors, and electronic devices. The company's core business includes Linear motion, Ultra-precision machining, and System products, among others.
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