KBSTF (Kobe Steel) Inventories, Work In Process: $1,069 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


KBSTF Kobe Steel Ltd KBSTF
74 GF Score
Price $12.32
GF Value $10.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kobe Steel Inventories, Work In Process?

Kobe Steel KBSTF -7.05% 74 Inventories, Work In Process is $1,069 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Work in process is the part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. Kobe Steel's work in process for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,069 Mil.

Kobe Steel Inventories, Work In Process Historical Data

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Kobe Steel Inventories, Work In Process Chart

Kobe Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Inventories, Work In Process
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,169.40 1,253.03 1,070.76 1,158.87 1,068.95

Kobe Steel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kobe Steel Inventories, Work In Process Calculation

That part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. This account contains the cost of the direct material, direct labor, and factory overhead placed into the products on the factory floor. A manufacturer must disclose in its financial statements the cost of its work-in-process as well as the cost of finished goods and materials on hand.

What does a Inventories, Work In Process of $1,069 Mil mean?
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a Inventories, Work In Process of $1,069 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors.
Is Kobe Steel's Inventories, Work In Process too high?
Kobe Steel's current Inventories, Work In Process is $1,069 Mil. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's Inventories, Work In Process compare to NUE and STLD?
Kobe Steel's Inventories, Work In Process of $1,069 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventories, Work In Process for a Steel company?
A good Inventories, Work In Process depends on the Steel industry context. However, Inventories, Work In Process 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 Inventories, Work In Process mean?
A high Inventories, Work In Process can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. Kobe Steel's current Inventories, Work In Process is $1,069 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (KBSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.59, compared to a current price of $12.32 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventories, Work In Process is $1,069 Mil. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventories, Work In Process calculated?
Inventories, Work In Process is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current Inventories, Work In Process is $1,069 Mil 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.32 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.59. GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KBSTF:

  • Inventories, Work In Process: $1,069 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.59 vs. price of $12.32 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Kobe Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges 5406:JapanKST:Germany
Address 2-2-4 Wakihama Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, JPN, 651-8585
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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