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Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Central Automotive Products's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.85.
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.
Central Automotive Products's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.
Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) 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.
Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products Days Inventory Related Terms
Central Automotive Products Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Central Automotive Products's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Automotive Products'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.
Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) has a Days Inventory of 32.03 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Central Automotive Products and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 23.48. Over the past decade, Central Automotive Products' Days Inventory has ranged from 14.71 to 36.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #134 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Central Automotive Products' Days Inventory too high?
Central Automotive Products' current Days Inventory of 32.03 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 23.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.71 to a high of 36.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Central Automotive Products' value of 32.03 is 60.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #134 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Automotive Products has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Automotive Products' Days Inventory compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Central Automotive Products ranks #134 out of 1290 companies for Days Inventory. This places Central Automotive Products in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Central Automotive Products' value of 32.03 is 60.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Automotive Products' own Days Inventory has ranged from 14.71 to 36.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.48 vs. the industry median of 80.33, Central Automotive Products 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 1,290 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. Central Automotive Products's current Days Inventory of 32.03 is 60.1% 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 Central Automotive Products 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. Central Automotive Products's current Days Inventory is 32.03, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 23.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Automotive Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,987.83, compared to a current price of 円2,110.00 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 32.03, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 23.48 and 60.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.33. Central Automotive Products' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 3 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117), the current Days Inventory is 32.03 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 Central Automotive Products (TSE:8117) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Automotive Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,110.00 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,987.83.
GuruFocus considers Central Automotive Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8117:
Days Inventory: 32.03 (36% above median its 10-year median of 23.48)
GF Value™: 円1,987.83 vs. price of 円2,110.00 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#134 of 1290)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Automotive Products Ltd is engaged in the business of developing automobile parts. The product line includes - Timing parts, piston rings, cylinder liners, engine bearing, transmission parts, suspension parts, steering parts, shock absorber, brake parts, clutch, cooling parts, air conditioning parts, filter, cable, and engine oil.
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