KU Holdings Co (TSE:9856) Days Inventory: 49.89 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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TSE:9856 KU Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9856
87 GF Score
Price 円1,215.00
GF Value 円1,264.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is KU Holdings Co Days Inventory?

KU Holdings Co TSE:9856 -0.08% 87 Days Inventory is 49.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 57.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:9856 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,264.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,295 Vehicles & Parts companies, KU Holdings Co ranks better than 66.49% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). KU Holdings Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円22,918 Mil. KU Holdings Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円41,918 Mil. Hence, KU Holdings Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.89.

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

TSE:9856' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.79   Med: 57.6   Max: 64.87
Current: 62.19

During the past 13 years, KU Holdings Co's highest Days Inventory was 64.87. The lowest was 50.79. And the median was 57.60.

TSE:9856's Days Inventory is ranked better than
66.49% of 1295 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 79.95 vs TSE:9856: 62.19

KU Holdings Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (49.89). It might indicate that KU Holdings Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. KU Holdings Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.83.

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. KU Holdings Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.


KU Holdings Co  (TSE:9856) 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.

KU 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.

KU 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.


KU Holdings Co Days Inventory Related Terms


KU Holdings Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KU 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.

KU Holdings Co Days Inventory Chart

KU Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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KU Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:9856 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, KU 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.


KU Holdings Co Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KU Holdings Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KU Holdings Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

KU 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
=( (23960 + 22571) / 2 ) / 141591*365
=23265.5 / 141591*365
=59.97

KU 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
=( (23264 + 22571) / 2 ) / 41918*365 / 4
=22917.5 / 41918*365 / 4
=49.89

* 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 49.89 mean?
KU Holdings Co (TSE:9856) has a Days Inventory of 49.89 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on KU Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 57.60. Over the past decade, KU Holdings Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 50.79 to 64.87. According to the industry distribution chart, KU Holdings Co ranks #434 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is KU Holdings Co's Days Inventory too high?
KU Holdings Co's current Days Inventory of 49.89 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 57.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.79 to a high of 64.87. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 79.95. KU Holdings Co's value of 49.89 is 37.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KU Holdings Co ranks #434 out of 1295 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KU Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KU Holdings Co's Days Inventory compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, KU Holdings Co ranks #434 out of 1295 companies for Days Inventory. This puts KU Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 79.95. KU Holdings Co's value of 49.89 is 37.6% below this benchmark. Historically, KU Holdings Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 50.79 to 64.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.60 vs. the industry median of 79.95, KU 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 79.95, based on 1,295 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. KU Holdings Co's current Days Inventory of 49.89 is 37.6% 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 KU Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 79.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KU Holdings Co's current Days Inventory is 49.89, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 57.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KU Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KU Holdings Co (TSE:9856) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,264.21, compared to a current price of 円1,215.00 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 49.89, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 57.60 and 37.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 79.95. KU Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 KU Holdings Co (TSE:9856), the current Days Inventory is 49.89 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 KU Holdings Co (TSE:9856) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KU Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,215.00 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,264.21. GuruFocus considers KU Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9856:

  • Days Inventory: 49.89 (13% below median its 10-year median of 57.60)
  • GF Value™: 円1,264.21 vs. price of 円1,215.00 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#434 of 1295)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9856 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KU Holdings Co Business Description

Address Tsuruma 1670 in Machida, Tokyo, JPN, 194-8555
KU Holdings Co Ltd is a holding company.
87GF Score

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