Shinsegae Co (XKRX:004170) Days Inventory: 122.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKRX:004170 Shinsegae Co Ltd XKRX:004170
71 GF Score
Price ₩547,000.00
GF Value ₩196,650.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Shinsegae Co Days Inventory?

Shinsegae Co XKRX:004170 -2.67% 71 Days Inventory is 122.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 116.93. GuruFocus rates XKRX:004170 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩196,650.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,091 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shinsegae Co ranks worse than 58.2% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shinsegae Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩925,972 Mil. Shinsegae Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₩692,297 Mil. Hence, Shinsegae Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 122.05.

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

XKRX:004170' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 100.23   Med: 116.93   Max: 149.49
Current: 125.4

During the past 13 years, Shinsegae Co's highest Days Inventory was 149.49. The lowest was 100.23. And the median was 116.93.

XKRX:004170's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
58.2% of 1091 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 105.43 vs XKRX:004170: 125.40

Shinsegae Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (139.96) to Mar. 2026 (122.05).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Shinsegae Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75.

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. Shinsegae Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.


Shinsegae Co  (XKRX:004170) 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.

Shinsegae 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.

Shinsegae Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=925971.994 / 1847144.65
=0.50

* 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.


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.


Shinsegae Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Shinsegae Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shinsegae 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.

Shinsegae Co Days Inventory Chart

Shinsegae Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Shinsegae Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKRX:004170 vs DDS, M: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Shinsegae 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.


Shinsegae Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Shinsegae Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Shinsegae Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (979080.996 + 928853.403) / 2 ) / 2736370.209*365
=953967.1995 / 2736370.209*365
=127.25

Shinsegae 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
=( (928853.403 + 923090.585) / 2 ) / 692296.912*365 / 4
=925971.994 / 692296.912*365 / 4
=122.05

* 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 122.05 mean?
Shinsegae Co (XKRX:004170) has a Days Inventory of 122.05 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shinsegae Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 116.93. Over the past decade, Shinsegae Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 100.23 to 149.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinsegae Co ranks #635 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is Shinsegae Co's Days Inventory too high?
Shinsegae Co's current Days Inventory of 122.05 is near median its 10-year median of 116.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 100.23 to a high of 149.49. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 105.43. Shinsegae Co's value of 122.05 is 15.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shinsegae Co ranks #635 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shinsegae Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinsegae Co's Days Inventory compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shinsegae Co ranks #635 out of 1091 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shinsegae Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 105.43. Shinsegae Co's value of 122.05 is 15.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shinsegae Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 100.23 to 149.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 116.93 vs. the industry median of 105.43, Shinsegae 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 105.43, based on 1,091 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. Shinsegae Co's current Days Inventory of 122.05 is 15.8% 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 Shinsegae Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 105.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shinsegae Co's current Days Inventory is 122.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 116.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinsegae Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinsegae Co (XKRX:004170) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩196,650.50, compared to a current price of ₩547,000.00 — trading 178.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 122.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 116.93 and 15.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 105.43. Shinsegae Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Shinsegae Co (XKRX:004170), the current Days Inventory is 122.05 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 Shinsegae Co (XKRX:004170) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinsegae Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₩547,000.00 is trading 178.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩196,650.50. GuruFocus considers Shinsegae Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:004170:

  • Days Inventory: 122.05 (near median its 10-year median of 116.93)
  • GF Value™: ₩196,650.50 vs. price of ₩547,000.00 (178.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#635 of 1091)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:004170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shinsegae Co Business Description

Address 63, Sogong-ro, Shinsegae Department Store Building, Jung-gu, Seoul, KOR, 100-747
Shinsegae Co Ltd is a Korea-based company engaged in the department store business. Through its department stores, the company provides various branded products, including HERMS, LOUIS VUITTON, TIFFANY & CO., BURBERRY, and Carlier. The company operates its department stores in various cities, including Centum City, Gangnam, Incheon, Gyeonggi, Masan,and others.
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