Sato ShojiTSE:8065 -2.13%66 Days Inventory is 39.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 38.49. GuruFocus rates TSE:8065 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,654.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Steel companies, Sato Shoji ranks better than 84.68% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sato Shoji's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円30,123 Mil. Sato Shoji's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円69,088 Mil.
Hence, Sato Shoji's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sato Shoji's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8065'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.54 Med: 38.49 Max: 42.76
Current: 40.81
During the past 13 years, Sato Shoji's highest Days Inventory was 42.76. The lowest was 29.54. And the median was 38.49.
TSE:8065's Days Inventory is ranked better than 84.68% of 581
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.42
vs TSE:8065: 40.81
Sato Shoji's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (42.65) to Mar. 2026 (39.79).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sato Shoji's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.29.
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.
Sato Shoji's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.
Sato Shoji (TSE:8065) 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.
Sato Shoji'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.
Sato Shoji'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.
Sato Shoji Days Inventory Related Terms
Sato Shoji Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sato Shoji'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:8065 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Sato Shoji'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.
Sato Shoji Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sato Shoji's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sato Shoji'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.
Sato Shoji (TSE:8065) has a Days Inventory of 39.79 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sato Shoji and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.49. Over the past decade, Sato Shoji's Days Inventory has ranged from 29.54 to 42.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato Shoji ranks #89 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Sato Shoji's Days Inventory too high?
Sato Shoji's current Days Inventory of 39.79 is near median its 10-year median of 38.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.54 to a high of 42.76. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. Sato Shoji's value of 39.79 is 54% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato Shoji ranks #89 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sato Shoji has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Shoji's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sato Shoji ranks #89 out of 581 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sato Shoji in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. Sato Shoji's value of 39.79 is 54% below this benchmark. Historically, Sato Shoji's own Days Inventory has ranged from 29.54 to 42.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.49 vs. the industry median of 86.42, Sato Shoji 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.42, based on 581 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. Sato Shoji's current Days Inventory of 39.79 is 54% 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 Sato Shoji and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sato Shoji's current Days Inventory is 39.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Shoji stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Shoji (TSE:8065) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,654.99, compared to a current price of 円2,990.00 — trading 80.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 39.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.49 and 54% below the Steel industry median of 86.42. Sato Shoji's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Sato Shoji (TSE:8065), the current Days Inventory is 39.79 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 Sato Shoji (TSE:8065) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Shoji stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,990.00 is trading 80.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,654.99.
GuruFocus considers Sato Shoji to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8065:
Days Inventory: 39.79 (near median its 10-year median of 38.49)
GF Value™: 円1,654.99 vs. price of 円2,990.00 (80.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54% below the Steel median (#89 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8065 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sato Shoji Corp is a Japanese trading company mainly focused on metals and industrial metals. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Iron and Steel, Nonferrous Metals, Electronics, Life Sales, Machinery and Tools, and Business Development. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Iron and Steel business segment, which sells hot-rolled steel sheets, pickled steel sheets, cold-rolled steel sheets, surface-treated steel sheets, steel bars, bar steel, special steel such as structural carbon steel, structural alloy steel, tool steel, and construction materials and equipment mainly to the automobile, construction machinery, bridge, construction, electrical equipment, shipbuilding, and mold industries.
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