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Niigata Kotsu CoTSE:9017 +1.72%66 Days Inventory is 9.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 9.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:9017 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,187.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 802 Transportation companies, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks better than 56.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Niigata Kotsu Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9017'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.62 Med: 9.59 Max: 11.11
Current: 9.53
During the past 13 years, Niigata Kotsu Co's highest Days Inventory was 11.11. The lowest was 8.62. And the median was 9.59.
TSE:9017's Days Inventory is ranked better than 56.98% of 802
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.4
vs TSE:9017: 9.53
Niigata Kotsu Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (9.00) to Mar. 2026 (9.69).
It might indicate that Niigata Kotsu Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Niigata Kotsu Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.83.
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.
Niigata Kotsu Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.
Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) 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.
Niigata Kotsu Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
Niigata Kotsu Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
Niigata Kotsu Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Niigata Kotsu Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Niigata Kotsu 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.
TSE:9017 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Niigata Kotsu 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.
Niigata Kotsu Co Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Niigata Kotsu Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Niigata Kotsu Co'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.
Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) has a Days Inventory of 9.69 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Niigata Kotsu Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.59. Over the past decade, Niigata Kotsu Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 8.62 to 11.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #345 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co's Days Inventory too high?
Niigata Kotsu Co's current Days Inventory of 9.69 is near median its 10-year median of 9.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.62 to a high of 11.11. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 9.69 is 21.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #345 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Niigata Kotsu Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Niigata Kotsu Co's Days Inventory compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #345 out of 802 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Niigata Kotsu Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 9.69 is 21.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Niigata Kotsu Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.62 to 11.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.59 vs. the industry median of 12.40, Niigata Kotsu 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.40, based on 802 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. Niigata Kotsu Co's current Days Inventory of 9.69 is 21.9% 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 Niigata Kotsu Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Niigata Kotsu Co's current Days Inventory is 9.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,187.03, compared to a current price of 円2,016.00 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 9.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.59 and 21.9% below the Transportation industry median of 12.40. Niigata Kotsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017), the current Days Inventory is 9.69 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,016.00 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,187.03.
GuruFocus considers Niigata Kotsu Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9017:
Days Inventory: 9.69 (near median its 10-year median of 9.59)
GF Value™: 円2,187.03 vs. price of 円2,016.00 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% below the Transportation median (#345 of 802)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9017 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Niigata Kotsu Co Ltd provides passenger transport services in Japan. The company's core business activities are categorised into four key segments - Transport, Real Estate, Products Sales, and Ryokan Business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Transport business segment. It offers stagecoach bus and coach services; hotel and restaurant services; advertising agency services; air transport agency services. In addition, the company is involved in the parking lot management.
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