JAPAF (Japan Tobacco) Inventory Turnover: 0.35 (As of Mar. 2026)


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GF Value $31.40
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What is Japan Tobacco Inventory Turnover?

Japan Tobacco JAPAF 75 Inventory Turnover is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Japan Tobacco's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,388 Mil. Japan Tobacco's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,832 Mil. Japan Tobacco's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Japan Tobacco's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 261.03.

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. Japan Tobacco's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.

Japan Tobacco  (OTCPK:JAPAF) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

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

Japan Tobacco's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=6832.436/2388.439*365 / 4
=261.03

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.

Japan Tobacco's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6832.436 / 5822.708
=1.17

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Japan Tobacco Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Japan Tobacco Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Tobacco's Inventory Turnover 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.

Japan Tobacco Inventory Turnover Chart

Japan Tobacco Annual Data
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Inventory Turnover
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Japan Tobacco Quarterly Data
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Japan Tobacco Inventory Turnover Calculation

Japan Tobacco's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=9743.065 / ((6223.615 + 6799.448) / 2 )
=9743.065 / 6511.5315
=1.50

Japan Tobacco's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=2388.439 / ((6799.448 + 6865.424) / 2 )
=2388.439 / 6832.436
=0.35

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.35 mean?
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Japan Tobacco and its competitors.
Is Japan Tobacco's Inventory Turnover too high?
Japan Tobacco's current Inventory Turnover is 0.35. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's Inventory Turnover compare to PM and MO?
Japan Tobacco's Inventory Turnover of 0.35 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Japan Tobacco and its competitors. Japan Tobacco's current Inventory Turnover is 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.40, compared to a current price of $37.74 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.35. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.35 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.74 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.40. GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JAPAF:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.35
  • GF Value™: $31.40 vs. price of $37.74 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Japan Tobacco Business Description

Address 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6927
Japan Tobacco primarily sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, organized in three clusters consisting of Asia (which includes its home market and countries in Asia Pacific), Western Europe, and EMA (which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East North Africa, Turkey, Americas, and duty-free). Its leading cigarette brands include Winston (non-US), Camel (non-US), Mevius, and LD. Its reduced-risk brands include Logic in vaping, Ploom in heated tobacco, and Nordic Spirit in nicotine pouches, though these generates less than 5% of tobacco sales.
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