Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Days Inventory: 70.29 (As of Feb. 2026) — 56% Above Median

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TSE:9601 Shochiku Co Ltd TSE:9601
75 GF Score
Price 円10,820.00
GF Value 円12,681.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Shochiku Co Days Inventory?

Shochiku Co TSE:9601 +0.74% 75 Days Inventory is 70.29 as of Feb. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 44.95. GuruFocus rates TSE:9601 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円12,681.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, Shochiku Co ranks worse than 67.97% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shochiku Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円10,873 Mil. Shochiku Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円14,114 Mil. Hence, Shochiku Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 70.29.

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

TSE:9601' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.27   Med: 44.95   Max: 68.28
Current: 68.23

During the past 13 years, Shochiku Co's highest Days Inventory was 68.28. The lowest was 30.27. And the median was 44.95.

TSE:9601's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
67.97% of 665 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.7 vs TSE:9601: 68.23

Shochiku Co's Days Inventory increased from Feb. 2025 (60.87) to Feb. 2026 (70.29). It might indicate that Shochiku Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Shochiku Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.30.

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. Shochiku Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.46.


Shochiku Co  (TSE:9601) 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.

Shochiku Co'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.

Shochiku Co'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.


Shochiku Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Shochiku Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shochiku 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.

Shochiku Co Days Inventory Chart

Shochiku Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Days Inventory
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Shochiku Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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TSE:9601 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Shochiku 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.


Shochiku Co Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shochiku Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shochiku Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Shochiku Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (9775 + 11413) / 2 ) / 56628*365
=10594 / 56628*365
=68.28

Shochiku Co'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
=( (10332 + 11413) / 2 ) / 14114*365 / 4
=10872.5 / 14114*365 / 4
=70.29

* 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 70.29 mean?
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) has a Days Inventory of 70.29 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shochiku Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 44.95. Over the past decade, Shochiku Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 30.27 to 68.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #452 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Shochiku Co's Days Inventory too high?
Shochiku Co's current Days Inventory of 70.29 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 44.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.27 to a high of 68.28. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Shochiku Co's value of 70.29 is 144.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #452 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shochiku Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shochiku Co's Days Inventory compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #452 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shochiku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Shochiku Co's value of 70.29 is 144.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shochiku Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 30.27 to 68.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.95 vs. the industry median of 28.70, Shochiku 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.70, based on 665 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. Shochiku Co's current Days Inventory of 70.29 is 144.9% 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 Shochiku Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shochiku Co's current Days Inventory is 70.29, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 44.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shochiku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,681.17, compared to a current price of 円10,820.00 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 70.29, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 44.95 and 144.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.70. Shochiku Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601), the current Days Inventory is 70.29 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円10,820.00 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,681.17. GuruFocus considers Shochiku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9601:

  • Days Inventory: 70.29 (56% above median its 10-year median of 44.95)
  • GF Value™: 円12,681.17 vs. price of 円10,820.00 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 144.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#452 of 665)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shochiku Co Business Description

Address 1-1, Tsukiji 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8422
Shochiku Co Ltd is a diversified media company that mainly operates in the film and production industry. The company has three business segments, which include Video-related business, theater business, and real estate business. The Video-related business includes the production, sale, distribution, and exhibition of theatrical films, the production and sale of television films, and BS/CS broadcasting. The theatre segment includes planning, production, and staging of theatrical performances, as well as the placement of actors and talents, and dance. The real estate business segment owns and leases development properties. The other business largely focuses on merchandise sales. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
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