Japan Resistor Mfg Co (TSE:6977) Days Inventory: 141.58 (As of Dec. 2025) — 28% Above Median

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TSE:6977 Japan Resistor Mfg Co Ltd TSE:6977
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Price 円1,498.00
GF Value 円794.66
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What is Japan Resistor Mfg Co Days Inventory?

Japan Resistor Mfg Co TSE:6977 -0.79% 45 Days Inventory is 141.58 as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 110.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:6977 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円794.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Japan Resistor Mfg Co ranks worse than 76.56% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円2,019 Mil. Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,301 Mil. Hence, Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 141.58.

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

TSE:6977' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 77.05   Med: 110.55   Max: 168.28
Current: 161.14

During the past 13 years, Japan Resistor Mfg Co's highest Days Inventory was 168.28. The lowest was 77.05. And the median was 110.55.

TSE:6977's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
76.56% of 2415 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 95 vs TSE:6977: 161.14

Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (153.41) to Dec. 2025 (141.58).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.64.

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. Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.17.


Japan Resistor Mfg Co  (TSE:6977) 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.

Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 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.

Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 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.


Japan Resistor Mfg Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Japan Resistor Mfg Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Resistor Mfg 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.

Japan Resistor Mfg Co Days Inventory Chart

Japan Resistor Mfg Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Japan Resistor Mfg Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:6977 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Japan Resistor Mfg 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.


Japan Resistor Mfg Co Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Japan Resistor Mfg Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (2115.258 + 1943.114) / 2 ) / 4637.561*365
=2029.186 / 4637.561*365
=159.71

Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (2094.265 + 1943.114) / 2 ) / 1301.024*365 / 4
=2018.6895 / 1301.024*365 / 4
=141.58

* 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 141.58 mean?
Japan Resistor Mfg Co (TSE:6977) has a Days Inventory of 141.58 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Japan Resistor Mfg Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 110.55. Over the past decade, Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 77.05 to 168.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Resistor Mfg Co ranks #1849 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Days Inventory too high?
Japan Resistor Mfg Co's current Days Inventory of 141.58 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 110.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 77.05 to a high of 168.28. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 95.00. Japan Resistor Mfg Co's value of 141.58 is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Resistor Mfg Co ranks #1849 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Resistor Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Resistor Mfg Co's Days Inventory compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Japan Resistor Mfg Co ranks #1849 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This places Japan Resistor Mfg Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 95.00. Japan Resistor Mfg Co's value of 141.58 is 49% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Resistor Mfg Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 77.05 to 168.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 110.55 vs. the industry median of 95.00, Japan Resistor Mfg 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 95.00, based on 2,415 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. Japan Resistor Mfg Co's current Days Inventory of 141.58 is 49% 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 Japan Resistor Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 95.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Resistor Mfg Co's current Days Inventory is 141.58, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 110.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Resistor Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Resistor Mfg Co (TSE:6977) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円794.66, compared to a current price of 円1,498.00 — trading 88.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 141.58, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 110.55 and 49% above the Hardware industry median of 95.00. Japan Resistor Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 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 Japan Resistor Mfg Co (TSE:6977), the current Days Inventory is 141.58 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Japan Resistor Mfg Co (TSE:6977) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Resistor Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,498.00 is trading 88.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円794.66. GuruFocus considers Japan Resistor Mfg Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6977:

  • Days Inventory: 141.58 (28% above median its 10-year median of 110.55)
  • GF Value™: 円794.66 vs. price of 円1,498.00 (88.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49% above the Hardware median (#1849 of 2415)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6977 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Resistor Mfg Co Business Description

Address 2315 Kitano, Nanto-shi, Toyama, JPN, 939-1897
Japan Resistor Mfg Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic components (main product groups include resistors, potentiometers, hybrid ICs, and electronic devices). Its product offering comprises fixed and variable resistors, heaters, sensors/potentiometers, hybrid ICs, circuit boards, and units. The company supplies its products to various industries and fields.
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