China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) Days Inventory: 80.91 (As of Dec. 2025) — 41% Below Median

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FRA:HAU China Water Industry Group Ltd FRA:HAU
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What is China Water Industry Group Days Inventory?

China Water Industry Group FRA:HAU 33 Days Inventory is 80.91 as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 137.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:HAU with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Industry Group ranks worse than 85.18% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Water Industry Group's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.50 Mil. China Water Industry Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.40 Mil. Hence, China Water Industry Group's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 80.91.

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

FRA:HAU' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.65   Med: 137.42   Max: 432.06
Current: 83.51

During the past 13 years, China Water Industry Group's highest Days Inventory was 432.06. The lowest was 39.65. And the median was 137.42.

FRA:HAU's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
85.18% of 452 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.825 vs FRA:HAU: 83.51

China Water Industry Group's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (50.86) to Dec. 2025 (80.91). It might indicate that China Water Industry Group's sales slowed down.

Warning Sign:

If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China Water Industry Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.26.

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 Water Industry Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.43.


China Water Industry Group  (FRA:HAU) 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 Water Industry Group's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

China Water Industry Group's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


China Water Industry Group Days Inventory Related Terms


China Water Industry Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Water Industry Group'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 Water Industry Group Days Inventory Chart

China Water Industry Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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China Water Industry Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:HAU vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Industry Group'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 Water Industry Group Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Industry Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Water Industry Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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China Water Industry Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

China Water Industry Group'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
=( (7.075 + 5.272) / 2 ) / 25.175*365
=6.1735 / 25.175*365
=89.51

China Water Industry Group'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: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (5.724 + 5.272) / 2 ) / 12.401*365 / 2
=5.498 / 12.401*365 / 2
=80.91

* 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 80.91 mean?
China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) has a Days Inventory of 80.91 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Water Industry Group and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 137.42. Over the past decade, China Water Industry Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 39.65 to 432.06. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #385 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is China Water Industry Group's Days Inventory too high?
China Water Industry Group's current Days Inventory of 80.91 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 137.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.65 to a high of 432.06. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.83. China Water Industry Group's value of 80.91 is 254.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #385 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Water Industry Group has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Industry Group's Days Inventory compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #385 out of 452 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Water Industry Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.83. China Water Industry Group's value of 80.91 is 254.5% above this benchmark. Historically, China Water Industry Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 39.65 to 432.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 137.42 vs. the industry median of 22.83, China Water Industry Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.83, based on 452 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 Water Industry Group's current Days Inventory of 80.91 is 254.5% 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 China Water Industry Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Industry Group's current Days Inventory is 80.91, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 137.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Industry Group stock overvalued right now?
China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) has a current Days Inventory of 80.91. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 90% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 80.91, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 137.42 and 254.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.83. China Water Industry Group's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 11 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 Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU), the current Days Inventory is 80.91 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 China Water Industry Group (FRA:HAU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Industry Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 90% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HAU:

  • Days Inventory: 80.91 (41% below median its 10-year median of 137.42)
  • GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.02 (90% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 254.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#385 of 452)

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


China Water Industry Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 01129:Hong Kong
Address Dashi First Road, Xili Community, Xili Street, Room 2204, 22nd Floor, Block A, Building 6, Shenzhen International Innovation Valley, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN
China Water Industry Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the water supplying and energy related business. The company operates in business segments, namely Provision of water supply, sewage treatment, and construction services segment, which generates maximum revenue is engaged in provision of water supply and sewage treatment operations and related construction services; Exploitation and sale of renewable energy segment, engaged in the sale of electricity and CNG from biogas power plants; Property investment and development segment engaged in the sale of commercial and residential units; and waste management and recycling segment focuses on services income from collection and recycling of glass bottles and collection of food waste. It derives maximum revenue from PRC.
33GF Score

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