MERF (TSE:3168) Total Inventories: 円9,045 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)


TSE:3168 MERF Inc TSE:3168
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What is MERF Total Inventories?

MERF TSE:3168 -3.46% 52 Total Inventories is 円9,045 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円576.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

MERF's total inventories for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円9,045 Mil. MERF's average total inventories from the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 to the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円8,291 Mil.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value. MERF's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-409.29.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. MERF's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 36.24.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. MERF's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.04.

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. MERF's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.18.


MERF  (TSE:3168) Total Inventories Explanation

Inventory control is an important part of business operation. If a company does not have enough inventory, it may not be able to meet customers' required delivery time. If it has too much inventory, the cost of holding the inventory can be high.

1. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), inventory is only considered worth half of its book value.

MERF's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is

Net-Net Working Capital Per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Cash And Cash Equivalents+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1102.426+0.75 * 10111.235+0.5 * 9045.202-19001.518
-0-0)/14.154
=-409.29

2. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

MERF's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=8290.899/41749.842*365 / 2
=36.24

3. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

MERF's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Average Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=41749.842 / 8290.899
=5.04

4. 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.

MERF's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=8290.899 / 45592.251
=0.18

* 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

Manufacturers with durable competitive advantages have the advantage that the products they sell do not change, and therefore will never become obsolete. Buffett likes this advantage.

When identifying manufacturers with durable competitive advantage, look for inventory and net earnings that rise correspondingly. This indicates that the company is finding profitable ways to increase sales which called for an increase in inventory.

Manufacturers with inventories that spike up and down are indicative of competitive industries subject to boom and bust.


MERF Total Inventories Related Terms


MERF Total Inventories Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MERF's Total Inventories 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.

MERF Total Inventories Chart

MERF Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Total Inventories
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6,981.13 6,771.80 7,188.17 5,776.83 7,536.60

MERF Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Total Inventories Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7,895.74 5,776.83 4,831.80 7,536.60 9,045.20
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Total Inventories includes the raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods of a company. It is a portion of a company's current assets.

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What does a Total Inventories of 円9,045 Mil mean?
MERF (TSE:3168) has a Total Inventories of 円9,045 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for MERF and its competitors.
Is MERF's Total Inventories too high?
MERF's current Total Inventories is 円9,045 Mil. Overall, MERF has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MERF's Total Inventories compare to competitors?
MERF's Total Inventories of 円9,045 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Inventories for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Total Inventories depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Total Inventories 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 Total Inventories mean?
A high Total Inventories can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for MERF and its competitors. MERF's current Total Inventories is 円9,045 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MERF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF (TSE:3168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円576.65, compared to a current price of 円1,227.00 — trading 112.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Inventories is 円9,045 Mil. MERF's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Inventories calculated?
Total Inventories is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MERF (TSE:3168), the current Total Inventories is 円9,045 Mil as of Feb. 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 MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,227.00 is trading 112.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円576.65. GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:

  • Total Inventories: 円9,045 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円576.65 vs. price of 円1,227.00 (112.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MERF Business Description

Address 12-2 Nagonoe, Imizu, Toyama, JPN, 934-0031
MERF Inc is engaged in recycling non-ferrous metals, focusing on copper and copper alloys. Its business activities are divided into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which involves the manufacturing of copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which is engaged in metal recycling. It is also involved in the manufacturing and selling of art and craft products segment.
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