Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) Inventory Turnover: 0.92 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:9475 Shobunsha Holdings Inc TSE:9475
55 GF Score
Price 円496.00
GF Value 円424.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Shobunsha Holdings Inventory Turnover?

Shobunsha Holdings TSE:9475 -2.36% 55 Inventory Turnover is 0.92 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9475 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円424.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Shobunsha Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,324 Mil. Shobunsha Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,434 Mil. Shobunsha Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Shobunsha Holdings's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 98.84.

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. Shobunsha Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.61.

Shobunsha Holdings  (TSE:9475) 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.

Shobunsha Holdings'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
=1434.432/1324.299*365 / 4
=98.84

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.

Shobunsha Holdings'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 )
=1434.432 / 2358.371
=0.61

* 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.

Shobunsha Holdings Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Shobunsha Holdings Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shobunsha Holdings'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.

Shobunsha Holdings Inventory Turnover Chart

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

Shobunsha Holdings'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 )
=4054.913 / ((1301.603 + 1449.54) / 2 )
=4054.913 / 1375.5715
=2.95

Shobunsha Holdings'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 )
=1324.299 / ((1419.324 + 1449.54) / 2 )
=1324.299 / 1434.432
=0.92

* 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 0.92 mean?
Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.92 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Shobunsha Holdings and its competitors.
Is Shobunsha Holdings' Inventory Turnover too high?
Shobunsha Holdings' current Inventory Turnover is 0.92. Overall, Shobunsha Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shobunsha Holdings' Inventory Turnover compare to NYT and WLY?
Shobunsha Holdings' Inventory Turnover of 0.92 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Shobunsha Holdings and its competitors. Shobunsha Holdings's current Inventory Turnover is 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shobunsha Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円424.99, compared to a current price of 円496.00 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.92. Shobunsha Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.92 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 Shobunsha Holdings (TSE:9475) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shobunsha Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円496.00 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円424.99. GuruFocus considers Shobunsha Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9475:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.92
  • GF Value™: 円424.99 vs. price of 円496.00 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9475 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Shobunsha Holdings Business Description

Address 3-1, Kojimachi, Yubinbango, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-8238
Shobunsha Holdings Inc, formerly Shobunsha Publications Inc. engages in the planning, production, publishing, and sale of maps, magazines, guidebooks and digital databases. It operates through the following business divisions: Publishing and Electronics. The Publishing division produces and merchandises maps, guidebooks, manuals, and special order products. The Electronics division produces and offers online travel guides and online maps through websites; hotel booking services; applications for mobile phones; digital content; maps and geographical information systems and mapping, and car navigation software.
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