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Katongyo CoTSE:9869 -3.48%86 Days Inventory is 15.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 8.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:9869 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,567.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Katongyo Co ranks better than 89.33% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Katongyo Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円46,106 Mil. Katongyo Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円280,088 Mil.
Hence, Katongyo Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Katongyo Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9869'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.29 Med: 8.83 Max: 13.64
Current: 13.64
During the past 13 years, Katongyo Co's highest Days Inventory was 13.64. The lowest was 8.29. And the median was 8.83.
TSE:9869's Days Inventory is ranked better than 89.33% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.495
vs TSE:9869: 13.64
Katongyo Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (15.13) to Mar. 2026 (15.02).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Katongyo Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.07.
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.
Katongyo Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.
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.
Katongyo 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.
Katongyo 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.
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Katongyo Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Katongyo 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.
TSE:9869 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Katongyo 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.
Katongyo Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Katongyo Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Katongyo Co'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.
Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) has a Days Inventory of 15.02 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Katongyo Co and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 8.83. Over the past decade, Katongyo Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 8.29 to 13.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #32 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Katongyo Co's Days Inventory too high?
Katongyo Co's current Days Inventory of 15.02 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 8.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.29 to a high of 13.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Katongyo Co's value of 15.02 is 62.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #32 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Katongyo Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Katongyo Co's Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #32 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This places Katongyo Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.50. Katongyo Co's value of 15.02 is 62.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Katongyo Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.29 to 13.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.83 vs. the industry median of 40.50, Katongyo 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.50, based on 300 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. Katongyo Co's current Days Inventory of 15.02 is 62.9% 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 Katongyo Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Katongyo Co's current Days Inventory is 15.02, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 8.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Katongyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,567.58, compared to a current price of 円6,370.00 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 15.02, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 8.83 and 62.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.50. Katongyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Katongyo Co (TSE:9869), the current Days Inventory is 15.02 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 Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katongyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円6,370.00 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,567.58.
GuruFocus considers Katongyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9869:
Days Inventory: 15.02 (70% above median its 10-year median of 8.83)
GF Value™: 円5,567.58 vs. price of 円6,370.00 (14.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#32 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kato Sangyo Co Ltd is a food wholesale company that handles processed foods. The company is mainly located in Japan. The company segments its operations into room temperature distribution, low temperature distribution, alcoholic beverage distribution, and other. The room temperature distribution segment involves wholesale processed foods and confections. The low temperature distribution segment engages in wholesale low-temperature foods and agricultural products. The alcoholic beverage distribution segment operates in wholesale alcoholic beverages. The other segment relates to the company's logistics business and insurance agency business.
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