Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) Days Inventory: 6.84 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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FRA:3E8 Chengdu Expressway Co Ltd FRA:3E8
86 GF Score
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What is Chengdu Expressway Co Days Inventory?

Chengdu Expressway Co FRA:3E8 86 Days Inventory is 6.84 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 7.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:3E8 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.22. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,485 Construction companies, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks better than 74.28% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chengdu Expressway Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.6 Mil. Chengdu Expressway Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €60.7 Mil. Hence, Chengdu Expressway Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chengdu Expressway Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:3E8' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.78   Med: 7.18   Max: 11.56
Current: 11.56

During the past 11 years, Chengdu Expressway Co's highest Days Inventory was 11.56. The lowest was 3.78. And the median was 7.18.

FRA:3E8's Days Inventory is ranked better than
74.28% of 1485 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 49.78 vs FRA:3E8: 11.56

Chengdu Expressway Co's Days Inventory increased from Sep. 2024 (5.56) to Dec. 2025 (6.84). It might indicate that Chengdu Expressway Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chengdu Expressway Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.33.

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. Chengdu Expressway Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.05.


Chengdu Expressway Co  (FRA:3E8) 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.

Chengdu Expressway Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 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.

Chengdu Expressway Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 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.


Chengdu Expressway Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Chengdu Expressway Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chengdu Expressway 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.

Chengdu Expressway Co Days Inventory Chart

Chengdu Expressway Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Chengdu Expressway Co Quarterly Data
Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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Chengdu Expressway Co Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Chengdu Expressway 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.


Chengdu Expressway Co Days Inventory vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Chengdu Expressway Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chengdu Expressway Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Chengdu Expressway Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Chengdu Expressway 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
=( (3.539 + 2.714) / 2 ) / 222.353*365
=3.1265 / 222.353*365
=5.13

Chengdu Expressway Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (6.393 + 2.714) / 2 ) / 60.711*365 / 4
=4.5535 / 60.711*365 / 4
=6.84

* 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 6.84 mean?
Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) has a Days Inventory of 6.84 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chengdu Expressway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.18. Over the past decade, Chengdu Expressway Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 3.78 to 11.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks #382 out of 1485 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Chengdu Expressway Co's Days Inventory too high?
Chengdu Expressway Co's current Days Inventory of 6.84 is near median its 10-year median of 7.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.78 to a high of 11.56. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.78. Chengdu Expressway Co's value of 6.84 is 86.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks #382 out of 1485 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chengdu Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chengdu Expressway Co's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Chengdu Expressway Co ranks #382 out of 1485 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Chengdu Expressway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.78. Chengdu Expressway Co's value of 6.84 is 86.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Chengdu Expressway Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 3.78 to 11.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.18 vs. the industry median of 49.78, Chengdu Expressway Co 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.78, based on 1,485 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. Chengdu Expressway Co's current Days Inventory of 6.84 is 86.3% 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 Chengdu Expressway Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chengdu Expressway Co's current Days Inventory is 6.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chengdu Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) has a current Days Inventory of 6.84. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.22, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 6.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.18 and 86.3% below the Construction industry median of 49.78. Chengdu Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8), the current Days Inventory is 6.84 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Chengdu Expressway Co (FRA:3E8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chengdu Expressway Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.22.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3E8:

  • Days Inventory: 6.84 (near median its 10-year median of 7.18)
  • GF Value™: €0.22 vs. price of €0.19 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.3% below the Construction median (#382 of 1485)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3E8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chengdu Expressway Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01785:Hong Kong
Address No. 66 Shenghe 1st Road, 9th Floor, Chengnan Tianfu Building, High-Tech Zone, Sichuan, Chengdu, CHN
Chengdu Expressway Co Ltd is principally engaged in the operation, management and development of expressways located in and around Chengdu, Sichuan Province and retailing of refined oil. Meanwhile, the Group also carries out retail of refined oil and operation of CNG. It operates in two reportable segments the Expressway segment segment comprises the construction, operation and maintenance of toll expressways located in Mainland China; and the Energy Investment segment comprises the operation of petrol stations and a gas station in Mainland China. It derives majority of the revenue from Expressway segment.
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