Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) Inventory Turnover: 1.42 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:1909 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Ltd TSE:1909
74 GF Score
Price 円3,690.00
GF Value 円1,034.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Inventory Turnover?

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co TSE:1909 74 Inventory Turnover is 1.42 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1909 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,034.75 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円12,413 Mil. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,747 Mil. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.42.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 64.30.

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. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co  (TSE:1909) 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.

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co'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
=8747.296/12413.453*365 / 4
=64.30

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.

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co'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 )
=8747.296 / 17510.857
=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

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.

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Dry-Chemical Co'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.

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
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Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Quarterly Data
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Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co'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 )
=43234.577 / ((7638.784 + 8541.401) / 2 )
=43234.577 / 8090.0925
=5.34

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co'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 )
=12413.453 / ((8953.191 + 8541.401) / 2 )
=12413.453 / 8747.296
=1.42

* 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 1.42 mean?
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.42 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Nippon Dry-Chemical Co and its competitors.
Is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.42. Overall, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Inventory Turnover compare to ALLE and MSA?
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Inventory Turnover of 1.42 can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Business Services 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 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co and its competitors. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,034.75, compared to a current price of 円3,690.00 — trading 256.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.42. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.42 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 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,690.00 is trading 256.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,034.75. GuruFocus considers Nippon Dry-Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1909:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.42
  • GF Value™: 円1,034.75 vs. price of 円3,690.00 (256.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1909 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Business Description

Address 2-3-1,Daiba,Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Ltd designs, manufactures, sells, and installs fire extinguishing equipment, fire engines and security systems in Japan. The company offers sprinkler systems; drencher equipment; sprinkler systems for apartment buildings; automatic fire alarm systems; water ejector sprinkler systems; indoor/outdoor hydrants; tunnel disaster prevention systems; and consolidated water pipes among other products.
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