China Automotive Systems (FRA:2IW) Days Inventory: 0.00 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:2IW China Automotive Systems Inc FRA:2IW
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Price €3.98
GF Value €4.49
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What is China Automotive Systems Days Inventory?

China Automotive Systems FRA:2IW -1.97% 78 Days Inventory is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2IW with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,293 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Automotive Systems ranks better than 55.84% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Automotive Systems's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €113.8 Mil. China Automotive Systems's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.0 Mil.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Automotive Systems's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2IW' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.98   Med: 80.27   Max: 93.56
Current: 73.29

During the past 13 years, China Automotive Systems's highest Days Inventory was 93.56. The lowest was 63.98. And the median was 80.27.

FRA:2IW's Days Inventory is ranked better than
55.84% of 1293 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.77 vs FRA:2IW: 73.29

China Automotive Systems's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (78.61) to Jun. 2026 (0.00).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China Automotive Systems's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00.

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 Automotive Systems  (FRA:2IW) 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 Automotive Systems's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Jun. 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 Automotive Systems's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 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 Automotive Systems Days Inventory Related Terms


China Automotive Systems Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Automotive Systems'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.

China Automotive Systems Days Inventory Chart

China Automotive Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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China Automotive Systems Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Jun26
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FRA:2IW vs INVZ, CVGI, SES: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, China Automotive Systems'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 Automotive Systems Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Automotive Systems's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Automotive Systems's Days Inventory falls into.


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China Automotive Systems Days Inventory Calculation

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

China Automotive Systems'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
=( (107.493 + 106.253) / 2 ) / 529.714*365
=106.873 / 529.714*365
=73.64

China Automotive Systems's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (106.253 + 121.268) / 2 ) / 0*365 / 4
=113.7605 / 0*365 / 4
=N/A

* 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 0.00 mean?
China Automotive Systems (FRA:2IW) has a Days Inventory of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors. Over the past decade, China Automotive Systems' Days Inventory has ranged from 63.98 to 93.56. According to the industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #571 out of 1293 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is China Automotive Systems' Days Inventory too high?
China Automotive Systems' current Days Inventory is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.98 to a high of 93.56. Based on the distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #571 out of 1293 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Automotive Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Automotive Systems' Days Inventory compare to INVZ and CVGI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #571 out of 1293 companies for Days Inventory. This puts China Automotive Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.77. Historically, China Automotive Systems' own Days Inventory has ranged from 63.98 to 93.56 over the past decade. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.77, based on 1,293 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. 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 Automotive Systems and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Automotive Systems's current Days Inventory is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Automotive Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Automotive Systems (FRA:2IW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.49, compared to a current price of €3.98 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 0.00. China Automotive Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Automotive Systems (FRA:2IW), the current Days Inventory is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Automotive Systems (FRA:2IW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Automotive Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.98 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.49. GuruFocus considers China Automotive Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2IW:

  • Days Inventory: 0.00
  • GF Value™: €4.49 vs. price of €3.98 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2IW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Automotive Systems Business Description

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Address No. 1 Henglong Road, Yu Qiao Development Zone, Shashi District, Hubei Province, Jing Zhou, CHN, 434000
China Automotive Systems Inc is a holding company. The firm, through its subsidiary, is a supplier of power steering systems and components to China's automotive industry. Its product offering encompasses a full range of auto parts incorporated into steering systems for both passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The company offers four separate series of power steering models, including rack and pinion power steering, integral power steering, electronic power steering, steering columns, steering oil pumps, and steering hoses. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from China.
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