Sanko Co (TSE:6964) Inventory Turnover: 3.26 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:6964 Sanko Co Ltd TSE:6964
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Price 円693.00
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What is Sanko Co Inventory Turnover?

Sanko Co TSE:6964 +0.87% 80 Inventory Turnover is 3.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6964 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円631.09 (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. Sanko Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,406 Mil. Sanko Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,578 Mil. Sanko Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.26.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Sanko Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.97.

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. Sanko Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.

Sanko Co  (TSE:6964) 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.

Sanko 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
=2578.1785/8406.314*365 / 2
=55.97

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.

Sanko 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 )
=2578.1785 / 9698.175
=0.27

* 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.

Sanko Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Sanko Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanko 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.

Sanko Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Sanko Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventory Turnover
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Sanko 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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Sanko Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Sanko 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 )
=15997.423 / ((2642.261 + 2291.895) / 2 )
=15997.423 / 2467.078
=6.48

Sanko 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 )
=8406.314 / ((2864.462 + 2291.895) / 2 )
=8406.314 / 2578.1785
=3.26

* 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 3.26 mean?
Sanko Co (TSE:6964) has a Inventory Turnover of 3.26 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Sanko Co and its competitors.
Is Sanko Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Sanko Co's current Inventory Turnover is 3.26. Overall, Sanko Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanko Co's Inventory Turnover compare to APH and GLW?
Sanko Co's Inventory Turnover of 3.26 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Hardware 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 Sanko Co and its competitors. Sanko Co's current Inventory Turnover is 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Co (TSE:6964) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円631.09, compared to a current price of 円693.00 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 3.26. Sanko Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sanko Co (TSE:6964), the current Inventory Turnover is 3.26 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 Sanko Co (TSE:6964) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円693.00 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円631.09. GuruFocus considers Sanko Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6964:

  • Inventory Turnover: 3.26
  • GF Value™: 円631.09 vs. price of 円693.00 (9.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6964 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sanko Co Business Description

Address 959 Hirookanomura, Nagano Prefecture, Shiojiri, JPN, 399-0782
Sanko Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of press products, mechatronics products, and plastic products related to automobile-related products, office equipment-related products, and digital home appliances. The company's product offerings include battery terminals, driver airbag parts, axis hinges, passenger seat airbag parts, inverter terminal blocks, and others.
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