Shoei Foods (TSE:8079) Days Inventory: 105.88 (As of Apr. 2026) — 44% Above Median

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TSE:8079 Shoei Foods Corp TSE:8079
77 GF Score
Price 円4,310.00
GF Value 円4,947.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Shoei Foods Days Inventory?

Shoei Foods TSE:8079 -0.12% 77 Days Inventory is 105.88 as of Apr. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 73.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:8079 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,947.66 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,872 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Shoei Foods ranks worse than 61.7% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shoei Foods's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円33,838 Mil. Shoei Foods's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円29,164 Mil. Hence, Shoei Foods's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 105.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shoei Foods's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8079' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.54   Med: 73.36   Max: 102.45
Current: 102.45

During the past 13 years, Shoei Foods's highest Days Inventory was 102.45. The lowest was 63.54. And the median was 73.36.

TSE:8079's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
61.7% of 1872 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 83.04 vs TSE:8079: 102.45

Shoei Foods's Days Inventory increased from Apr. 2025 (95.84) to Apr. 2026 (105.88). It might indicate that Shoei Foods's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Shoei Foods's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.86.

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. Shoei Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.97.


Shoei Foods  (TSE:8079) 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.

Shoei Foods's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 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.

Shoei Foods's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=33838.1985 / 34941.113
=0.97

* 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.


Shoei Foods Days Inventory Related Terms


Shoei Foods Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shoei Foods'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.

Shoei Foods Days Inventory Chart

Shoei Foods Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Days Inventory
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Shoei Foods Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSE:8079 vs KHC, GIS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Shoei Foods'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.


Shoei Foods Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shoei Foods's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shoei Foods's Days Inventory falls into.


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Shoei Foods Days Inventory Calculation

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

Shoei Foods's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Oct. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Oct. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Oct. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Oct. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (23775.31 + 28652.994) / 2 ) / 105248.741*365
=26214.152 / 105248.741*365
=90.91

Shoei Foods's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (35805.792 + 31870.605) / 2 ) / 29163.602*365 / 4
=33838.1985 / 29163.602*365 / 4
=105.88

* 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 105.88 mean?
Shoei Foods (TSE:8079) has a Days Inventory of 105.88 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shoei Foods and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 73.36. Over the past decade, Shoei Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 63.54 to 102.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoei Foods ranks #1155 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Shoei Foods' Days Inventory too high?
Shoei Foods' current Days Inventory of 105.88 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 73.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.54 to a high of 102.45. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Shoei Foods' value of 105.88 is 27.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoei Foods ranks #1155 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shoei Foods has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoei Foods' Days Inventory compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Shoei Foods ranks #1155 out of 1872 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shoei Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 83.04. Shoei Foods' value of 105.88 is 27.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Shoei Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 63.54 to 102.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.36 vs. the industry median of 83.04, Shoei Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 83.04, based on 1,872 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. Shoei Foods's current Days Inventory of 105.88 is 27.5% 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 Shoei Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 83.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoei Foods's current Days Inventory is 105.88, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 73.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoei Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Foods (TSE:8079) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,947.66, compared to a current price of 円4,310.00 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 105.88, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 73.36 and 27.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 83.04. Shoei Foods' overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 Shoei Foods (TSE:8079), the current Days Inventory is 105.88 as of Apr. 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 Shoei Foods (TSE:8079) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,310.00 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,947.66. GuruFocus considers Shoei Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8079:

  • Days Inventory: 105.88 (44% above median its 10-year median of 73.36)
  • GF Value™: 円4,947.66 vs. price of 円4,310.00 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100
  • Industry Position: 27.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1155 of 1872)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8079 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shoei Foods Business Description

Address 1-8-1 Nihonbashi-Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8203
Shoei Foods Corp is a food distribution company. It offers baking ingredients, dried fruits, canned goods, nuts, confectionery, dairy products & oils, among others. It also engages in leasing of industrial facilities & apartments.
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