PetroChina CoFRA:PC6 -5.24%45 Days Inventory is 25.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 29.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:PC6 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Oil & Gas companies, PetroChina Co ranks better than 56.69% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). PetroChina Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €19,759 Mil. PetroChina Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €71,234 Mil.
Hence, PetroChina Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for PetroChina Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PC6'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.5 Med: 29.98 Max: 40.43
Current: 25.78
During the past 13 years, PetroChina Co's highest Days Inventory was 40.43. The lowest was 22.50. And the median was 29.98.
FRA:PC6's Days Inventory is ranked better than 56.69% of 688
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31
vs FRA:PC6: 25.78
PetroChina Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (24.31) to Mar. 2026 (25.31).
It might indicate that PetroChina Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
PetroChina Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.61.
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.
PetroChina Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.
PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) 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.
PetroChina 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.
PetroChina 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.
PetroChina Co Days Inventory Related Terms
PetroChina Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PetroChina 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.
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, PetroChina 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.
PetroChina Co Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PetroChina Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PetroChina Co'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.
PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) has a Days Inventory of 25.31 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on PetroChina Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 29.98. Over the past decade, PetroChina Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 22.50 to 40.43. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #298 out of 688 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is PetroChina Co's Days Inventory too high?
PetroChina Co's current Days Inventory of 25.31 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 29.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.50 to a high of 40.43. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.00. PetroChina Co's value of 25.31 is 18.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #298 out of 688 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PetroChina Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroChina Co's Days Inventory compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #298 out of 688 companies for Days Inventory. This puts PetroChina Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.00. PetroChina Co's value of 25.31 is 18.4% below this benchmark. Historically, PetroChina Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 22.50 to 40.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.98 vs. the industry median of 31.00, PetroChina 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.00, based on 688 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. PetroChina Co's current Days Inventory of 25.31 is 18.4% 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 PetroChina Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PetroChina Co's current Days Inventory is 25.31, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 29.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroChina Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.97, compared to a current price of €0.94 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 25.31, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 29.98 and 18.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.00. PetroChina Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6), the current Days Inventory is 25.31 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 PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroChina Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.94 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.97.
GuruFocus considers PetroChina Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PC6:
Days Inventory: 25.31 (16% below median its 10-year median of 29.98)
GF Value™: €0.97 vs. price of €0.94 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#298 of 688)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PC6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PetroChina, the national champion that inherited the majority of Chinese onshore oil and gas assets, has developed into an international supermajor. In 2025, it produced more than 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent of oil and gas, and processed 1.4 billion barrels of crude oil. It also has more than 22,000 service stations. The fluctuations in the prices of crude oil, refined products, chemical products, and natural gas have a significant impact on PetroChina's revenue. State-owned China National Petroleum Corp is PetroChina's controlling shareholder with a stake of more than 82%.
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