Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) Inventory Turnover: 1.16 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:7297 Car Mate Mfg Co Ltd TSE:7297
65 GF Score
Price 円885.00
GF Value 円785.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Car Mate Mfg Co Inventory Turnover?

Car Mate Mfg Co TSE:7297 +0.11% 65 Inventory Turnover is 1.16 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7297 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円785.30 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Car Mate Mfg Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,837 Mil. Car Mate Mfg Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,164 Mil. Car Mate Mfg Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Car Mate Mfg Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 157.08.

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. Car Mate Mfg Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.


Car Mate Mfg Co  (TSE:7297) 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.

Car Mate Mfg 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
=4163.5395/4837.206*365 / 2
=157.08

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.

Car Mate Mfg 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 )
=4163.5395 / 8367.472
=0.50

* 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.


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.


Car Mate Mfg Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Car Mate Mfg Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Car Mate Mfg 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.

Car Mate Mfg Co Inventory Turnover Chart

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

Car Mate Mfg 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 )
=8578.865 / ((4283.245 + 3942.995) / 2 )
=8578.865 / 4113.12
=2.09

Car Mate Mfg 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 )
=4837.206 / ((4384.084 + 3942.995) / 2 )
=4837.206 / 4163.5395
=1.16

* 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 1.16 mean?
Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.16 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Car Mate Mfg Co and its competitors.
Is Car Mate Mfg Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Car Mate Mfg Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.16. Overall, Car Mate Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Car Mate Mfg Co's Inventory Turnover compare to ORLY and AZO?
Car Mate Mfg Co's Inventory Turnover of 1.16 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Car Mate Mfg Co and its competitors. Car Mate Mfg Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Car Mate Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円785.30, compared to a current price of 円885.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.16. Car Mate Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.16 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 Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car Mate Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円885.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円785.30. GuruFocus considers Car Mate Mfg Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7297:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.16
  • GF Value™: 円785.30 vs. price of 円885.00 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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Car Mate Mfg Co Business Description

Address Toso 33 - 11 Nagasaki 5 - chome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0051
Car Mate Mfg Co Ltd manufactures and sells auto parts and accessories. Its products include roof carrier, fishing rod carrier, car accessories, air fresheners, and flat wiper, among others. Further it also provides leisure and sporting goods and snowboards.
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