Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) Inventory Turnover: 1.04 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3176 Sanyo Trading Co Ltd TSE:3176
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What is Sanyo Trading Co Inventory Turnover?

Sanyo Trading Co TSE:3176 -0.37% 93 Inventory Turnover is 1.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3176 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of 円738.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 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. Sanyo Trading Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円29,755 Mil. Sanyo Trading Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円28,541 Mil. Sanyo Trading Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Sanyo Trading Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 87.53.

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. Sanyo Trading Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.

Sanyo Trading Co  (TSE:3176) 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.

Sanyo Trading 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
=28541/29755*365 / 4
=87.53

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.

Sanyo Trading 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 )
=28541 / 36416
=0.78

* 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.

Sanyo Trading Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Sanyo Trading Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanyo Trading 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.

Sanyo Trading Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Sanyo Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Inventory Turnover
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Sanyo Trading 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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Sanyo Trading Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Sanyo Trading Co's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count )
=110139.717 / ((25180.705 + 26387.461) / 2 )
=110139.717 / 25784.083
=4.27

Sanyo Trading 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 )
=29755 / ((28595 + 28487) / 2 )
=29755 / 28541
=1.04

* 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 1.04 mean?
Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.04 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors.
Is Sanyo Trading Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Sanyo Trading Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.04. Overall, Sanyo Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Trading Co's Inventory Turnover compare to GWW and FAST?
Sanyo Trading Co's Inventory Turnover of 1.04 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 Distribution company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. Sanyo Trading Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円738.10, compared to a current price of 円815.00 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.04. Sanyo Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.04 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円815.00 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円738.10. GuruFocus considers Sanyo Trading Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3176:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.04
  • GF Value™: 円738.10 vs. price of 円815.00 (10.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sanyo Trading Co Business Description

Address Sanyo-Yasuda Building, 2-11, Kanda Nishiki-Cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0054
Sanyo Trading Co Ltd is a Japanese trading company. The company deals in rubber goods, chemicals, scientific instruments, industrial products, and environmental goods.
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