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Taiyo Bussan KaishaTSE:9941 +0.49%52 Days Inventory is 31.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 60.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:9941 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円877.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks better than 62.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9941'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.28 Med: 60.04 Max: 79.72
Current: 30.28
During the past 13 years, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's highest Days Inventory was 79.72. The lowest was 30.28. And the median was 60.04.
TSE:9941's Days Inventory is ranked better than 62.33% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.765
vs TSE:9941: 30.28
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (31.66).
It might indicate that Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.88.
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.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) 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.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Days Inventory Related Terms
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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:9941 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) has a Days Inventory of 31.66 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Taiyo Bussan Kaisha and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 60.04. Over the past decade, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Days Inventory has ranged from 30.28 to 79.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks #113 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Days Inventory too high?
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's current Days Inventory of 31.66 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 60.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.28 to a high of 79.72. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.77. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's value of 31.66 is 22.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks #113 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks #113 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Taiyo Bussan Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.77. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's value of 31.66 is 22.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's own Days Inventory has ranged from 30.28 to 79.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.04 vs. the industry median of 40.77, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha 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 40.77, 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. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's current Days Inventory of 31.66 is 22.3% 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 Taiyo Bussan Kaisha and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's current Days Inventory is 31.66, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 60.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiyo Bussan Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円877.95, compared to a current price of 円1,226.00 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 31.66, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 60.04 and 22.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.77. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941), the current Days Inventory is 31.66 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 Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,226.00 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円877.95.
GuruFocus considers Taiyo Bussan Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9941:
Days Inventory: 31.66 (47% below median its 10-year median of 60.04)
GF Value™: 円877.95 vs. price of 円1,226.00 (39.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#113 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9941 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Ltd is engaged in the import and export of living materials, industrial materials, food products, and agricultural products. Its product includes soybeans meal, peanuts, rice, wheat, corn, sewn products and clothing accessories, vegetables and fruits, processed foods, equipment for water disposal, industrial machine parts.
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