Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) Days Inventory: 121.96 (As of Feb. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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TSE:9278 Bookoff Group Holdings Ltd TSE:9278
81 GF Score
Price 円2,598.00
GF Value 円1,843.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bookoff Group Holdings Days Inventory?

Bookoff Group Holdings TSE:9278 +3.59% 81 Days Inventory is 121.96 as of Feb. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 140.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:9278 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,843.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks worse than 70.6% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Bookoff Group Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円19,998 Mil. Bookoff Group Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円14,963 Mil. Hence, Bookoff Group Holdings's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 121.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bookoff Group Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9278' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 132.31   Med: 140.07   Max: 172.47
Current: 172.47

During the past 8 years, Bookoff Group Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 172.47. The lowest was 132.31. And the median was 140.07.

TSE:9278's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
70.6% of 1092 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 105.13 vs TSE:9278: 172.47

Bookoff Group Holdings's Days Inventory increased from Nov. 2024 (0.00) to Feb. 2026 (121.96). It might indicate that Bookoff Group Holdings's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Bookoff Group Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.75.

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. Bookoff Group Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.58.


Bookoff Group Holdings  (TSE:9278) 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.

Bookoff Group Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 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.

Bookoff Group Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 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.


Bookoff Group Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


Bookoff Group Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bookoff Group Holdings'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.

Bookoff Group Holdings Days Inventory Chart

Bookoff Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 141.35 138.78 136.03 136.75 132.31

Bookoff Group Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:9278 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bookoff Group Holdings'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.


Bookoff Group Holdings Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bookoff Group Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bookoff Group Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.


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Bookoff Group Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

Bookoff Group Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: May. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: May. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (19731 + 21084) / 2 ) / 56296*365
=20407.5 / 56296*365
=132.31

Bookoff Group Holdings's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (20032 + 19964) / 2 ) / 14963*365 / 4
=19998 / 14963*365 / 4
=121.96

* 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 121.96 mean?
Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) has a Days Inventory of 121.96 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Bookoff Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 140.07. Over the past decade, Bookoff Group Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 132.31 to 172.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #771 out of 1092 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Bookoff Group Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Bookoff Group Holdings' current Days Inventory of 121.96 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 140.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 132.31 to a high of 172.47. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 105.13. Bookoff Group Holdings' value of 121.96 is 16% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #771 out of 1092 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bookoff Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bookoff Group Holdings' Days Inventory compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #771 out of 1092 companies for Days Inventory. This places Bookoff Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 105.13. Bookoff Group Holdings' value of 121.96 is 16% above this benchmark. Historically, Bookoff Group Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 132.31 to 172.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 140.07 vs. the industry median of 105.13, Bookoff Group Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 105.13, based on 1,092 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. Bookoff Group Holdings's current Days Inventory of 121.96 is 16% 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 Bookoff Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 105.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bookoff Group Holdings's current Days Inventory is 121.96, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 140.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bookoff Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,843.02, compared to a current price of 円2,598.00 — trading 41% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 121.96, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 140.07 and 16% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 105.13. Bookoff Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278), the current Days Inventory is 121.96 as of Feb. 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 Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bookoff Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,598.00 is trading 41% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,843.02. GuruFocus considers Bookoff Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9278:

  • Days Inventory: 121.96 (13% below median its 10-year median of 140.07)
  • GF Value™: 円1,843.02 vs. price of 円2,598.00 (41% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#771 of 1092)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bookoff Group Holdings Business Description

Address 2-14-20 Kobuchi, Minami-ku, Kanagawa-Prefecture, Sagamihara, JPN, 252-0344
Bookoff Group Holdings Ltd purchases and sells books, software, apparel, sporting goods, baby goods, watches, luxury-brand bags, precious metals, kitchenware, and household goods through its stores, which include BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR stores and BOOKOFF PLUS stores. The company's business segments are Reuse Store Business, BOOKOFF Online Business, HUGALL Business, and Packaged Media Business.
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