Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) Days Inventory: 34.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median


TSE:9470 Gakken Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9470
79 GF Score
Price 円1,022.00
GF Value 円1,203.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Gakken Holdings Co Days Inventory?

Gakken Holdings Co TSE:9470 79 Days Inventory is 34.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 42.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:9470 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,203.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Education companies, Gakken Holdings Co ranks worse than 78.21% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Gakken Holdings Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,046 Mil. Gakken Holdings Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円40,325 Mil. Hence, Gakken Holdings Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.05.

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

TSE:9470' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.74   Med: 42.39   Max: 69.38
Current: 36.66

During the past 13 years, Gakken Holdings Co's highest Days Inventory was 69.38. The lowest was 34.74. And the median was 42.39.

TSE:9470's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
78.21% of 156 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.37 vs TSE:9470: 36.66

Gakken Holdings Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (34.05). It might indicate that Gakken Holdings Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Gakken Holdings Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.68.

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. Gakken Holdings Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.


Gakken Holdings Co  (TSE:9470) 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.

Gakken Holdings Co'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.

Gakken Holdings Co'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.


Gakken Holdings Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Gakken Holdings Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gakken Holdings 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.

Gakken Holdings Co Days Inventory Chart

Gakken Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Inventory
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Gakken Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:9470 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Gakken Holdings 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.


Gakken Holdings Co Days Inventory vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Gakken Holdings Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gakken Holdings Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Gakken Holdings Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Gakken Holdings Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (13196 + 14292) / 2 ) / 144166*365
=13744 / 144166*365
=34.80

Gakken Holdings Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (15707 + 14384) / 2 ) / 40325*365 / 4
=15045.5 / 40325*365 / 4
=34.05

* 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 34.05 mean?
Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) has a Days Inventory of 34.05 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Gakken Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 42.39. Over the past decade, Gakken Holdings Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 34.74 to 69.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #122 out of 156 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Gakken Holdings Co's Days Inventory too high?
Gakken Holdings Co's current Days Inventory of 34.05 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 42.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.74 to a high of 69.38. The Education industry median Days Inventory is 8.37. Gakken Holdings Co's value of 34.05 is 306.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #122 out of 156 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gakken Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakken Holdings Co's Days Inventory compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #122 out of 156 companies for Days Inventory. This places Gakken Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 8.37. Gakken Holdings Co's value of 34.05 is 306.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Gakken Holdings Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 34.74 to 69.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.39 vs. the industry median of 8.37, Gakken Holdings Co 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 an Education company?
The median Days Inventory among Education companies is 8.37, based on 156 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. Gakken Holdings Co's current Days Inventory of 34.05 is 306.8% 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 Gakken Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Days Inventory is 8.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakken Holdings Co's current Days Inventory is 34.05, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 42.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakken Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,203.27, compared to a current price of 円1,022.00 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 34.05, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 42.39 and 306.8% above the Education industry median of 8.37. Gakken Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470), the current Days Inventory is 34.05 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 Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakken Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,022.00 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,203.27. GuruFocus considers Gakken Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9470:

  • Days Inventory: 34.05 (20% below median its 10-year median of 42.39)
  • GF Value™: 円1,203.27 vs. price of 円1,022.00 (15.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 306.8% above the Education median (#122 of 156)

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Gakken Holdings Co Business Description

Address 11-8 Nishigotanda 2-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8510
Gakken Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company offering education and training services. Its business activities include publishing, education, and stationery. Its publishing business includes picture books, illustrated reference books, reading materials, study guides, educational books helpful for business skills, and entertainment magazines. The education business conducts science experiments, math, and intellectual development classroom sessions. The stationery business designs, develops, and sells stationery and general merchandise such as fusen (tags), notebooks, fun-tape, letters, envelopes, calendars, and lunch boxes. Gakken also develops and operates daycare centers, kindergartens, special services for the elderly, and home-care nursing services.
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