Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) Days Inventory: 44.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:7238 Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd TSE:7238
45 GF Score
Price 円111.00
GF Value 円61.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Akebono Brake Industry Co Days Inventory?

Akebono Brake Industry Co TSE:7238 +0.91% 45 Days Inventory is 44.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 40.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:7238 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円61.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Vehicles & Parts companies, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks better than 81.87% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Akebono Brake Industry Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円17,253 Mil. Akebono Brake Industry Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円35,683 Mil. Hence, Akebono Brake Industry Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.12.

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

TSE:7238' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.29   Med: 40.35   Max: 44.68
Current: 43.36

During the past 13 years, Akebono Brake Industry Co's highest Days Inventory was 44.68. The lowest was 29.29. And the median was 40.35.

TSE:7238's Days Inventory is ranked better than
81.87% of 1291 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.33 vs TSE:7238: 43.36

Akebono Brake Industry Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (43.17) to Mar. 2026 (44.12). It might indicate that Akebono Brake Industry Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Akebono Brake Industry Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.07.

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. Akebono Brake Industry Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.


Akebono Brake Industry Co  (TSE:7238) 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.

Akebono Brake Industry 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.

Akebono Brake Industry 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.


Akebono Brake Industry Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Akebono Brake Industry Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Akebono Brake Industry 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.

Akebono Brake Industry Co Days Inventory Chart

Akebono Brake Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Akebono Brake Industry 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:7238 vs ORLY, AZO: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Akebono Brake Industry 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.


Akebono Brake Industry Co Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Akebono Brake Industry Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Akebono Brake Industry Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Akebono Brake Industry Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Akebono Brake Industry 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
=( (17153 + 17340) / 2 ) / 141856*365
=17246.5 / 141856*365
=44.38

Akebono Brake Industry 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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (17165 + 17340) / 2 ) / 35683*365 / 4
=17252.5 / 35683*365 / 4
=44.12

* 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 44.12 mean?
Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) has a Days Inventory of 44.12 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Akebono Brake Industry Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.35. Over the past decade, Akebono Brake Industry Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 29.29 to 44.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #234 out of 1291 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co's Days Inventory too high?
Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Days Inventory of 44.12 is near median its 10-year median of 40.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.29 to a high of 44.68. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Akebono Brake Industry Co's value of 44.12 is 45.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #234 out of 1291 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Akebono Brake Industry 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co's Days Inventory compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #234 out of 1291 companies for Days Inventory. This places Akebono Brake Industry Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Akebono Brake Industry Co's value of 44.12 is 45.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Akebono Brake Industry Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 29.29 to 44.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.35 vs. the industry median of 80.33, Akebono Brake Industry 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.33, based on 1,291 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. Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Days Inventory of 44.12 is 45.1% 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Days Inventory is 44.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円61.73, compared to a current price of 円111.00 — trading 79.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 44.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.35 and 45.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.33. Akebono Brake Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238), the current Days Inventory is 44.12 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebono Brake Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円111.00 is trading 79.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円61.73. GuruFocus considers Akebono Brake Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7238:

  • Days Inventory: 44.12 (near median its 10-year median of 40.35)
  • GF Value™: 円61.73 vs. price of 円111.00 (79.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#234 of 1291)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Akebono Brake Industry Co Business Description

Address 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8534
Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of brakes and its components. Its brakes are widely used in various applications, such as passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, rail vehicles and industrial machinery. The firm's product portfolio consists of automobile brakes, motorcycle brakes, rolling stock brakes, industrial machinery brakes, sensors, and concept brake systems.
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