Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) Inventory Turnover: 0.40 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:6390 Kato Works Co Ltd TSE:6390
57 GF Score
Price 円1,325.00
GF Value 円1,345.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kato Works Co Inventory Turnover?

Kato Works Co TSE:6390 -1.49% 57 Inventory Turnover is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6390 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,345.51 (Fairly Valued). 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. Kato Works Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円17,170 Mil. Kato Works Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円42,557 Mil. Kato Works Co'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. Kato Works Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 226.17.

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. Kato Works Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.24.


Kato Works Co  (TSE:6390) 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.

Kato Works 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
=42556.5/17170*365 / 4
=226.17

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.

Kato Works 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 )
=42556.5 / 19034
=2.24

* 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.


Kato Works Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Kato Works Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kato Works 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.

Kato Works Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Kato Works Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
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Kato Works Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kato Works Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Kato Works 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 )
=50511 / ((45272 + 39935) / 2 )
=50511 / 42603.5
=1.19

Kato Works 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 )
=17170 / ((45178 + 39935) / 2 )
=17170 / 42556.5
=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?
Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) 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 Kato Works Co and its competitors.
Is Kato Works Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Kato Works Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.40. Overall, Kato Works Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kato Works Co's Inventory Turnover compare to CAT and DE?
Kato Works Co's Inventory Turnover of 0.40 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Kato Works Co and its competitors. Kato Works Co'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 Kato Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,345.51, compared to a current price of 円1,325.00 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.40. Kato Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Kato Works Co (TSE:6390), 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 Kato Works Co (TSE:6390) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato Works Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,325.00 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,345.51. GuruFocus considers Kato Works Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6390:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.40
  • GF Value™: 円1,345.51 vs. price of 円1,325.00 (1.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

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Kato Works Co Business Description

Address 9-37, Higashi-ohi 1-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-0011
Kato Works Co Ltd is a Japan-based machinery manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sales of machinery used for the lifting and construction industries. It offers various construction equipment, mobile cranes, and industrial equipment, including truck cranes, hydraulic excavators, rough terrain cranes, all-terrain cranes, crawler cranes, mini excavators, earth boring rigs, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, and snow sweepers. Kato also offers related spare parts and services. The group's reportable segments are Japan, which is its key revenue-generating market, China, Europe, and Others.
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