KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) Inventory Turnover: 1.50 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4556 KAINOS Laboratories Inc TSE:4556
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What is KAINOS Laboratories Inventory Turnover?

KAINOS Laboratories TSE:4556 40 Inventory Turnover is 1.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4556 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,282.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. KAINOS Laboratories's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,474 Mil. KAINOS Laboratories's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円981 Mil. KAINOS Laboratories's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.50.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. KAINOS Laboratories's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 121.48.

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. KAINOS Laboratories's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.

KAINOS Laboratories  (TSE:4556) 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.

KAINOS Laboratories's Days Inventory for the six 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
=981.0395/1473.849*365 / 2
=121.48

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.

KAINOS Laboratories'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 )
=981.0395 / 2711.715
=0.36

* 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.

KAINOS Laboratories Inventory Turnover Related Terms

KAINOS Laboratories Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KAINOS Laboratories'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.

KAINOS Laboratories Inventory Turnover Chart

KAINOS Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
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KAINOS Laboratories Semi-Annual Data
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KAINOS Laboratories Inventory Turnover Calculation

KAINOS Laboratories'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 )
=2887.383 / ((987.335 + 992.895) / 2 )
=2887.383 / 990.115
=2.92

KAINOS Laboratories'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=1473.849 / ((969.184 + 992.895) / 2 )
=1473.849 / 981.0395
=1.50

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.50 mean?
KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.50 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on KAINOS Laboratories and its competitors.
Is KAINOS Laboratories' Inventory Turnover too high?
KAINOS Laboratories' current Inventory Turnover is 1.50. Overall, KAINOS Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAINOS Laboratories' Inventory Turnover compare to ISRG and BDX?
KAINOS Laboratories' Inventory Turnover of 1.50 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 KAINOS Laboratories and its competitors. KAINOS Laboratories's current Inventory Turnover is 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAINOS Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,282.77, compared to a current price of 円2,268.00 — trading 76.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.50. KAINOS Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.50 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 KAINOS Laboratories (TSE:4556) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAINOS Laboratories stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,268.00 is trading 76.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,282.77. GuruFocus considers KAINOS Laboratories to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4556:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.50
  • GF Value™: 円1,282.77 vs. price of 円2,268.00 (76.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 6 warning signs

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KAINOS Laboratories Business Description

Address 38-18, Hongo 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN
KAINOS Laboratories Inc is focused on the development, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and import/export of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic reagents, and related chemical products. It also manufactures, sells, and exports/imports physicochemical measuring equipment for medical use.
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