YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) Days Inventory: 192.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Above Median

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BJSE:920394 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Ltd BJSE:920394
93 GF Score
Price ¥44.09
GF Value ¥29.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Days Inventory?

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co BJSE:920394 93 Days Inventory is 192.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 145.08. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920394 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥29.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,544 Chemicals companies, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks worse than 87.18% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥137.1 Mil. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥65.1 Mil. Hence, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 192.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BJSE:920394' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 93.15   Med: 145.08   Max: 176.08
Current: 176.08

During the past 13 years, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's highest Days Inventory was 176.08. The lowest was 93.15. And the median was 145.08.

BJSE:920394's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
87.18% of 1544 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.305 vs BJSE:920394: 176.08

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (139.17) to Mar. 2026 (192.05). It might indicate that YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.

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. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.23.


YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co  (BJSE:920394) 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.

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co'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.

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co'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.


YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Days Inventory Related Terms


YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co'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.

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Days Inventory Chart

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co 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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BJSE:920394 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co'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.


YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (104.092 + 135.634) / 2 ) / 266.106*365
=119.863 / 266.106*365
=164.41

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (135.634 + 138.513) / 2 ) / 65.129*365 / 4
=137.0735 / 65.129*365 / 4
=192.05

* 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 Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 192.05 mean?
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) has a Days Inventory of 192.05 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 145.08. Over the past decade, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 93.15 to 176.08. According to the industry distribution chart, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks #1346 out of 1544 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Inventory too high?
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's current Days Inventory of 192.05 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 145.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.15 to a high of 176.08. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.31. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's value of 192.05 is 139.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks #1346 out of 1544 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks #1346 out of 1544 companies for Days Inventory. This places YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.31. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's value of 192.05 is 139.2% above this benchmark. Historically, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 93.15 to 176.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 145.08 vs. the industry median of 80.31, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co has consistently been above 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.31, based on 1,544 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. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's current Days Inventory of 192.05 is 139.2% above 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 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's current Days Inventory is 192.05, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 145.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥29.20, compared to a current price of ¥44.09 — trading 51% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 192.05, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 145.08 and 139.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.31. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394), the current Days Inventory is 192.05 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 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥44.09 is trading 51% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥29.20. GuruFocus considers YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BJSE:920394:

  • Days Inventory: 192.05 (32% above median its 10-year median of 145.08)
  • GF Value™: ¥29.20 vs. price of ¥44.09 (51% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 139.2% above the Chemicals median (#1346 of 1544)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920394 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Business Description

Address No. 3, Taiyuan Road, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Shandong Province, Yantai, CHN, 264006
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of aramid paper and its derivatives.
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