Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) Days Inventory: 127.50 (As of Feb. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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TSE:9976 Sekichu Co Ltd TSE:9976
69 GF Score
Price 円1,073.00
GF Value 円1,197.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sekichu Co Days Inventory?

Sekichu Co TSE:9976 +1.04% 69 Days Inventory is 127.50 as of Feb. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 99.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:9976 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,197.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,088 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sekichu Co ranks worse than 59.47% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sekichu Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円7,818 Mil. Sekichu Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,596 Mil. Hence, Sekichu Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 127.50.

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

TSE:9976' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 88.36   Med: 99.09   Max: 128.78
Current: 128.78

During the past 13 years, Sekichu Co's highest Days Inventory was 128.78. The lowest was 88.36. And the median was 99.09.

TSE:9976's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
59.47% of 1088 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 105.13 vs TSE:9976: 128.78

Sekichu Co's Days Inventory increased from Feb. 2025 (126.18) to Feb. 2026 (127.50). It might indicate that Sekichu Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sekichu Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.72.

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. Sekichu Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.97.


Sekichu Co  (TSE:9976) 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.

Sekichu 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.

Sekichu 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.


Sekichu Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Sekichu Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sekichu 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.

Sekichu Co Days Inventory Chart

Sekichu Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Days Inventory
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Sekichu Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:9976 vs HD, LOW, FND: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Sekichu 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.


Sekichu Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Sekichu Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sekichu Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (7503.295 + 7673.072) / 2 ) / 22169.3*365
=7588.1835 / 22169.3*365
=124.93

Sekichu Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (7963.886 + 7673.072) / 2 ) / 5595.725*365 / 4
=7818.479 / 5595.725*365 / 4
=127.50

* 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 127.50 mean?
Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) has a Days Inventory of 127.50 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sekichu Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 99.09. Over the past decade, Sekichu Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 88.36 to 128.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #647 out of 1088 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Sekichu Co's Days Inventory too high?
Sekichu Co's current Days Inventory of 127.50 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 99.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 88.36 to a high of 128.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 105.13. Sekichu Co's value of 127.50 is 21.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #647 out of 1088 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sekichu Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekichu Co's Days Inventory compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #647 out of 1088 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sekichu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 105.13. Sekichu Co's value of 127.50 is 21.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sekichu Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 88.36 to 128.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.09 vs. the industry median of 105.13, Sekichu Co has consistently been above 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 105.13, based on 1,088 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. Sekichu Co's current Days Inventory of 127.50 is 21.3% above 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 Sekichu Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 105.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sekichu Co's current Days Inventory is 127.50, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 99.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekichu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,197.54, compared to a current price of 円1,073.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 127.50, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 99.09 and 21.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 105.13. Sekichu Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976), the current Days Inventory is 127.50 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,073.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,197.54. GuruFocus considers Sekichu Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9976:

  • Days Inventory: 127.50 (29% above median its 10-year median of 99.09)
  • GF Value™: 円1,197.54 vs. price of 円1,073.00 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#647 of 1088)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9976 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sekichu Co Business Description

Address 4531-1 Kuragano-cho, Gunma Prefecture, Takasaki, JPN, 370-1201
Sekichu Co Ltd operates do-it-yourself stores, which provide wood, household items, housing materials, paints, gardening, plants, exteriors, and pet supplies. It also provides utensils, car articles, bicycles, and sports and leisure-time articles. The company operates in two segments, which include the Home Center Business handles a wide range of lifestyle-related products, including DIY supplies, household goods, car accessories, bicycles, leisure goods, and more. The Real Estate Leasing Business involves leasing real estate owned and managed by the company, as well as planning, constructing, and managing commercial facilities.
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