Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) Days Inventory: 10.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:9969 Shokubun Co Ltd TSE:9969
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Price 円237.00
GF Value 円238.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Shokubun Co Days Inventory?

Shokubun Co TSE:9969 +0.85% 55 Days Inventory is 10.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 9.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:9969 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円238.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Restaurants companies, Shokubun Co ranks better than 66.47% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shokubun Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円96 Mil. Shokubun Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円845 Mil. Hence, Shokubun Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.34.

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

TSE:9969' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.04   Med: 9.46   Max: 10.14
Current: 10.07

During the past 13 years, Shokubun Co's highest Days Inventory was 10.14. The lowest was 8.04. And the median was 9.46.

TSE:9969's Days Inventory is ranked better than
66.47% of 346 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.115 vs TSE:9969: 10.07

Shokubun Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (10.34). It might indicate that Shokubun Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Shokubun Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.83.

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. Shokubun Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.


Shokubun Co  (TSE:9969) 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.

Shokubun 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.

Shokubun 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.


Shokubun Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Shokubun Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shokubun 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.

Shokubun Co Days Inventory Chart

Shokubun Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Shokubun 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:9969 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Shokubun 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.


Shokubun Co Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shokubun Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shokubun Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Shokubun 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
=( (108.438 + 95.772) / 2 ) / 3698.952*365
=102.105 / 3698.952*365
=10.08

Shokubun 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
=( (95.551 + 95.772) / 2 ) / 844.506*365 / 4
=95.6615 / 844.506*365 / 4
=10.34

* 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 10.34 mean?
Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) has a Days Inventory of 10.34 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shokubun Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.46. Over the past decade, Shokubun Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 8.04 to 10.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #116 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Shokubun Co's Days Inventory too high?
Shokubun Co's current Days Inventory of 10.34 is near median its 10-year median of 9.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.04 to a high of 10.14. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.12. Shokubun Co's value of 10.34 is 31.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #116 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shokubun Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shokubun Co's Days Inventory compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #116 out of 346 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Shokubun Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.12. Shokubun Co's value of 10.34 is 31.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Shokubun Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.04 to 10.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.46 vs. the industry median of 15.12, Shokubun 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 Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.12, based on 346 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. Shokubun Co's current Days Inventory of 10.34 is 31.6% 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 Shokubun Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shokubun Co's current Days Inventory is 10.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shokubun Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円238.75, compared to a current price of 円237.00 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 10.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.46 and 31.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.12. Shokubun Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Shokubun Co (TSE:9969), the current Days Inventory is 10.34 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 Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円237.00 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円238.75. GuruFocus considers Shokubun Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9969:

  • Days Inventory: 10.34 (near median its 10-year median of 9.46)
  • GF Value™: 円238.75 vs. price of 円237.00 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.6% below the Restaurants median (#116 of 346)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9969 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shokubun Co Business Description

Address 1807 3-chome Takadai 3 Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 463-8536
Shokubun Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the delivery of home-use comprehensive food, commercial grocery sales, and consultation management of business meals. It offers various services including menu planning, product development, purchasing business, quality management, delivery of household foodstuffs, balanced nutrition box lunch delivery, and sale of souvenir dishes, gift planning, and tailored dishes according to the season.
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