JPSWY (The Japan Steel Works) Inventory Turnover: 0.40 (As of Mar. 2026)

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JPSWY The Japan Steel Works Ltd JPSWY
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Price $22.56
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What is The Japan Steel Works Inventory Turnover?

The Japan Steel Works JPSWY -6.48% 81 Inventory Turnover is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JPSWY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 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. The Japan Steel Works's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $351 Mil. The Japan Steel Works's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $874 Mil. The Japan Steel Works's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. The Japan Steel Works's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 226.90.

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. The Japan Steel Works's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.88.

The Japan Steel Works  (OTCPK:JPSWY) 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.

The Japan Steel Works'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
=873.6245/351.343*365 / 4
=226.90

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.

The Japan Steel Works'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 )
=873.6245 / 464.506
=1.88

* 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.

The Japan Steel Works Inventory Turnover Related Terms

The Japan Steel Works Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Japan Steel Works'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.

The Japan Steel Works Inventory Turnover Chart

The Japan Steel Works Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
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The Japan Steel Works Quarterly Data
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The Japan Steel Works Inventory Turnover Calculation

The Japan Steel Works's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=1327.132 / ((875.688 + 878.205) / 2 )
=1327.132 / 876.9465
=1.51

The Japan Steel Works'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 )
=351.343 / ((869.044 + 878.205) / 2 )
=351.343 / 873.6245
=0.40

* 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 0.40 mean?
The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on The Japan Steel Works and its competitors.
Is The Japan Steel Works' Inventory Turnover too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current Inventory Turnover is 0.40. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' Inventory Turnover compare to GEV and ETN?
The Japan Steel Works' Inventory Turnover of 0.40 can be compared against companies in the Industrial 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Industrial 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 The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. The Japan Steel Works's current Inventory Turnover is 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.46, compared to a current price of $22.56 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.40. The Japan Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.40 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.56 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.46. GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JPSWY:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.40
  • GF Value™: $20.46 vs. price of $22.56 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

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

The Japan Steel Works Business Description

Other Exchanges 5631:JapanJ9R:Germany
Address 1-11-1 Osaki, Gate City Osaki-West Tower, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-0032
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
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