Belc CoTSE:9974 -3.89%94 Days Inventory is 15.02 as of Feb. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 13.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:9974 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,011.61 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Belc Co ranks better than 88.04% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Belc Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円12,564 Mil. Belc Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円76,311 Mil.
Hence, Belc Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belc Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9974'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.2 Med: 13.65 Max: 14.54
Current: 14.22
During the past 13 years, Belc Co's highest Days Inventory was 14.54. The lowest was 12.20. And the median was 13.65.
TSE:9974's Days Inventory is ranked better than 88.04% of 301
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1
vs TSE:9974: 14.22
Belc Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Feb. 2025 (14.39) to Feb. 2026 (15.02).
It might indicate that Belc Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Belc Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Feb. 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.
Belc Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.12.
Belc Co (TSE:9974) 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.
Belc Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Feb. 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.
Belc Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 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.
Belc Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Belc Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belc 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Belc 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.
Belc Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Belc Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belc 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.
Belc Co (TSE:9974) has a Days Inventory of 15.02 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Belc Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 13.65. Over the past decade, Belc Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.20 to 14.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #36 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Belc Co's Days Inventory too high?
Belc Co's current Days Inventory of 15.02 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 13.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.20 to a high of 14.54. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Belc Co's value of 15.02 is 63.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #36 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Belc Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Belc Co's Days Inventory compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #36 out of 301 companies for Days Inventory. This places Belc Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Belc Co's value of 15.02 is 63.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Belc Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.20 to 14.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.65 vs. the industry median of 41.10, Belc 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 41.10, based on 301 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. Belc Co's current Days Inventory of 15.02 is 63.5% 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 Belc Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 41.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belc Co's current Days Inventory is 15.02, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 13.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Belc Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co (TSE:9974) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,011.61, compared to a current price of 円6,430.00 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 15.02, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 13.65 and 63.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. Belc Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100. 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974), the current Days Inventory is 15.02 as of Feb. 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円6,430.00 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,011.61.
GuruFocus considers Belc Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9974:
Days Inventory: 15.02 (10% above median its 10-year median of 13.65)
GF Value™: 円8,011.61 vs. price of 円6,430.00 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#36 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Belc Co Ltd manages a chain of food supermarkets in Japan. The company is headquartered in Japan and earns the entirety of its revenue domestically. The company has a chain of retail stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and is focused on Saitama Prefecture. Through its subsidiaries, Belc Co. Ltd is involved with the production and distribution of food items and ready-made meals to its self-run stores. Its products include perishable goods, grocery items, sundry items, daily necessities, and processed food. Belc Co. Ltd also provides services to its stores, including chain management and cleaning.
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