Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) Inventory Turnover: 2.37 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:5355 Nippon Crucible Co Ltd TSE:5355
71 GF Score
Price 円684.00
GF Value 円646.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Nippon Crucible Co Inventory Turnover?

Nippon Crucible Co TSE:5355 +0.44% 71 Inventory Turnover is 2.37 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5355 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円646.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 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 Crucible Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,801 Mil. Nippon Crucible Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,602 Mil. Nippon Crucible Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.37.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Nippon Crucible Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.90.

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. Nippon Crucible Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.

Nippon Crucible Co  (TSE:5355) 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 Crucible Co'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
=1601.6655/3801.066*365 / 2
=76.90

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.

Nippon Crucible 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 )
=1601.6655 / 5175.874
=0.31

* 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 Crucible Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Nippon Crucible Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Crucible 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 Crucible Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Nippon Crucible Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
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Nippon Crucible Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Nippon Crucible Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Nippon Crucible 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 )
=7514.172 / ((1703.228 + 1570.818) / 2 )
=7514.172 / 1637.023
=4.59

Nippon Crucible 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: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=3801.066 / ((1632.513 + 1570.818) / 2 )
=3801.066 / 1601.6655
=2.37

* 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 2.37 mean?
Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) has a Inventory Turnover of 2.37 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 Crucible Co and its competitors.
Is Nippon Crucible Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Nippon Crucible Co's current Inventory Turnover is 2.37. Overall, Nippon Crucible Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Crucible Co's Inventory Turnover compare to HON and MMM?
Nippon Crucible Co's Inventory Turnover of 2.37 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Conglomerates 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 Crucible Co and its competitors. Nippon Crucible Co's current Inventory Turnover is 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Crucible Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円646.58, compared to a current price of 円684.00 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 2.37. Nippon Crucible Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Crucible Co (TSE:5355), the current Inventory Turnover is 2.37 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 Crucible Co (TSE:5355) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Crucible Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円684.00 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円646.58. GuruFocus considers Nippon Crucible Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5355:

  • Inventory Turnover: 2.37
  • GF Value™: 円646.58 vs. price of 円684.00 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5355 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nippon Crucible Co Business Description

Address Ebisu NR Building, 1-21-3 Ebisu Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0013
Nippon Crucible Co Ltd manufactures graphite crucibles and refractories for steelmakers. The company is organized into four business segments - Refractories business, Engineering business, Overseas business, and Real Estate business. The Refractory segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of graphite crucibles, shaped refractory and unshaped refractory. The Engineering segment is engaged in the design and construction of various industrial furnaces and incinerators. Overseas business is engaged in the import/export of refractory products and melting furnace equipment. The Real Estate segment is involved in the leasing of buildings and parking lots, and the operation of solar power generation business.
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