China Eastern AirlinesCHEAF 57 Days Inventory is 7.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 7.93. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 797 Transportation companies, China Eastern Airlines ranks better than 67.38% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
China Eastern Airlines's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.33.
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.
China Eastern Airlines's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.
China Eastern Airlines (OTCPK:CHEAF) 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.
China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines Days Inventory Related Terms
China Eastern Airlines Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Eastern Airlines'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, China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Eastern Airlines's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a Days Inventory of 7.40 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.93. Over the past decade, China Eastern Airlines' Days Inventory has ranged from 4.79 to 11.50. According to the industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #260 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Days Inventory too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Days Inventory of 7.40 is near median its 10-year median of 7.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.79 to a high of 11.50. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. China Eastern Airlines' value of 7.40 is 40.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #260 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Days Inventory compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #260 out of 797 companies for Days Inventory. This puts China Eastern Airlines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. China Eastern Airlines' value of 7.40 is 40.3% below this benchmark. Historically, China Eastern Airlines' own Days Inventory has ranged from 4.79 to 11.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.93 vs. the industry median of 12.40, China Eastern Airlines 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 12.40, based on 797 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. China Eastern Airlines's current Days Inventory of 7.40 is 40.3% 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Eastern Airlines's current Days Inventory is 7.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.67, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 7.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.93 and 40.3% below the Transportation industry median of 12.40. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current Days Inventory is 7.40 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.67.
GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHEAF:
Days Inventory: 7.40 (near median its 10-year median of 7.93)
GF Value™: $0.67 vs. price of $0.47 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.3% below the Transportation median (#260 of 797)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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