Air ChinaAIRYY 69 Days Inventory is 11.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 8.40. GuruFocus rates AIRYY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Transportation companies, Air China ranks better than 53.89% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Air China's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $720 Mil. Air China's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,954 Mil.
Hence, Air China's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air China's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
AIRYY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.41 Med: 8.4 Max: 10.89
Current: 10.89
During the past 13 years, Air China's highest Days Inventory was 10.89. The lowest was 5.41. And the median was 8.40.
AIRYY's Days Inventory is ranked better than 53.89% of 796
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.455
vs AIRYY: 10.89
Air China's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (9.87) to Mar. 2026 (11.04).
It might indicate that Air China's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Air China's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.27.
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.
Air China's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.
Air China (OTCPK:AIRYY) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Air China's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
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.
Air China's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Air China Days Inventory Related Terms
Air China Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air China's Days Inventory 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.
For the Airlines subindustry, Air China's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Air China Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air China's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air China's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Air China (AIRYY) has a Days Inventory of 11.04 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Air China and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 8.40. Over the past decade, Air China's Days Inventory has ranged from 5.41 to 10.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #367 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Air China's Days Inventory too high?
Air China's current Days Inventory of 11.04 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 8.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.41 to a high of 10.89. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. Air China's value of 11.04 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air China ranks #367 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air China has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air China's Days Inventory compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air China ranks #367 out of 796 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Air China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.46. Air China's value of 11.04 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Air China's own Days Inventory has ranged from 5.41 to 10.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.40 vs. the industry median of 12.46, Air China has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.46, based on 796 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Air China's current Days Inventory of 11.04 is 11.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Air China and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air China's current Days Inventory is 11.04, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China (AIRYY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.38, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 11.04, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 8.40 and 11.4% below the Transportation industry median of 12.46. Air China's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Air China (AIRYY), the current Days Inventory is 11.04 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 Air China (AIRYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.40 is trading 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.38.
GuruFocus considers Air China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AIRYY:
Days Inventory: 11.04 (31% above median its 10-year median of 8.40)
GF Value™: $14.38 vs. price of $10.40 (27.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Transportation median (#367 of 796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AIRYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air China Ltd is based in Beijing and principally provides airline and related services, which include aircraft engineering and airport ground handling. The majority of the company's revenue comes from airline operations, with a smaller portion generated from rental income. Company has two segments (a) The airline operations segment which mainly comprises the provision of air passenger and air cargo services; and (b) The other operations segment which comprises the provision of aircraft engineering and other airline-related services. Geographically, majority of its revenue is derived from Mainland China followed by International segment and Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan.
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