Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) Days Inventory: 14.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Above Median

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TSE:9684 Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9684
66 GF Score
Price 円2,573.00
GF Value 円1,852.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Square Enix Holdings Co Days Inventory?

Square Enix Holdings Co TSE:9684 +0.06% 66 Days Inventory is 14.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 11.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:9684 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,852.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 234 Interactive Media companies, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks better than 50.85% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Square Enix Holdings Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,095 Mil. Square Enix Holdings Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円45,342 Mil. Hence, Square Enix Holdings Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.28.

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

TSE:9684' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.63   Med: 11.3   Max: 17.41
Current: 17.41

During the past 13 years, Square Enix Holdings Co's highest Days Inventory was 17.41. The lowest was 7.63. And the median was 11.30.

TSE:9684's Days Inventory is ranked better than
50.85% of 234 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 19.145 vs TSE:9684: 17.41

Square Enix Holdings Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (14.83) to Mar. 2026 (14.28).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Square Enix Holdings Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.39.

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. Square Enix Holdings Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.


Square Enix Holdings Co  (TSE:9684) 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.

Square Enix 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.

Square Enix 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.


Square Enix Holdings Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Square Enix Holdings Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Square Enix 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.

Square Enix Holdings Co Days Inventory Chart

Square Enix Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Square Enix Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:9684 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Square Enix 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.


Square Enix Holdings Co Days Inventory vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Square Enix Holdings Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Square Enix Holdings Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Square Enix Holdings Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (5696 + 6443) / 2 ) / 138712*365
=6069.5 / 138712*365
=15.97

Square Enix 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
=( (7747 + 6443) / 2 ) / 45342*365 / 4
=7095 / 45342*365 / 4
=14.28

* 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 14.28 mean?
Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) has a Days Inventory of 14.28 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 11.30. Over the past decade, Square Enix Holdings Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 7.63 to 17.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #115 out of 234 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co's Days Inventory too high?
Square Enix Holdings Co's current Days Inventory of 14.28 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 11.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.63 to a high of 17.41. The Interactive Media industry median Days Inventory is 19.15. Square Enix Holdings Co's value of 14.28 is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #115 out of 234 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Square Enix Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Square Enix Holdings Co's Days Inventory compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #115 out of 234 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Square Enix Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 19.15. Square Enix Holdings Co's value of 14.28 is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Square Enix Holdings Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 7.63 to 17.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.30 vs. the industry median of 19.15, Square Enix Holdings 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Days Inventory among Interactive Media companies is 19.15, based on 234 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. Square Enix Holdings Co's current Days Inventory of 14.28 is 25.4% 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 Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Inventory is 19.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Square Enix Holdings Co's current Days Inventory is 14.28, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 11.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,852.72, compared to a current price of 円2,573.00 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 14.28, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 11.30 and 25.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 19.15. Square Enix Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684), the current Days Inventory is 14.28 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,573.00 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,852.72. GuruFocus considers Square Enix Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9684:

  • Days Inventory: 14.28 (26% above median its 10-year median of 11.30)
  • GF Value™: 円1,852.72 vs. price of 円2,573.00 (38.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 25.4% below the Interactive Media median (#115 of 234)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Square Enix Holdings Co Business Description

Address 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku East Side Square, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-8430
Square Enix is a Japanese video game publisher and entertainment company that was formed in 2003 through the merger between Square and Enix. The company is best known for its role-playing game franchises such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and Nier. The company also operates publishing, merchandise, and amusement businesses.
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