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Japan CommunicationsTSE:9424 +0.84%59 Days Inventory is 3.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 11.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:9424 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円240.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Telecommunication Services companies, Japan Communications ranks better than 92.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Communications's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9424'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.88 Med: 11.85 Max: 42.01
Current: 2.88
During the past 13 years, Japan Communications's highest Days Inventory was 42.01. The lowest was 2.88. And the median was 11.85.
TSE:9424's Days Inventory is ranked better than 92.64% of 299
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.75
vs TSE:9424: 2.88
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Japan Communications's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.28.
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.
Japan Communications's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.
Japan Communications (TSE:9424) 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.
Japan Communications'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.
Japan Communications'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.
Japan Communications Days Inventory Related Terms
Japan Communications Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Communications'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:9424 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Japan Communications'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.
Japan Communications Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Japan Communications's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Communications'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.
Japan Communications (TSE:9424) has a Days Inventory of 3.12 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Japan Communications and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 11.85. Over the past decade, Japan Communications' Days Inventory has ranged from 2.88 to 42.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #22 out of 299 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Japan Communications' Days Inventory too high?
Japan Communications' current Days Inventory of 3.12 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 11.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.88 to a high of 42.01. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.75. Japan Communications' value of 3.12 is 83.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #22 out of 299 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Communications has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Communications' Days Inventory compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #22 out of 299 companies for Days Inventory. This places Japan Communications in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.75. Japan Communications' value of 3.12 is 83.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Communications' own Days Inventory has ranged from 2.88 to 42.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.85 vs. the industry median of 18.75, Japan Communications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Telecommunication Services companies is 18.75, based on 299 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. Japan Communications's current Days Inventory of 3.12 is 83.4% 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 Japan Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Communications's current Days Inventory is 3.12, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 11.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications (TSE:9424) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円240.08, compared to a current price of 円120.00 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 3.12, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 11.85 and 83.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.75. Japan Communications' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Japan Communications (TSE:9424), the current Days Inventory is 3.12 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 Japan Communications (TSE:9424) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円120.00 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円240.08.
GuruFocus considers Japan Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9424:
Days Inventory: 3.12 (74% below median its 10-year median of 11.85)
GF Value™: 円240.08 vs. price of 円120.00 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#22 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9424 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Communications Inc is a mobile virtual network operator. It creates the next generation internet to assist industrial structure through mobile technology. The company provides mobile platforms to handset manufacturers, IP-PBX makers, system integrators, and others.
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