China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) Days Inventory: 37.57 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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FRA:RS3 China Railway Signal & Communication Corp Ltd FRA:RS3
56 GF Score
Price €0.35
GF Value €0.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China Railway Signalmmunication Days Inventory?

China Railway Signalmmunication FRA:RS3 +1.16% 56 Days Inventory is 37.57 as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 40.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:RS3 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 802 Transportation companies, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks worse than 90.15% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Railway Signalmmunication's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €449 Mil. China Railway Signalmmunication's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,091 Mil. Hence, China Railway Signalmmunication's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 37.57.

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

FRA:RS3' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.59   Med: 40.99   Max: 94.35
Current: 94.35

During the past 12 years, China Railway Signalmmunication's highest Days Inventory was 94.35. The lowest was 26.59. And the median was 40.99.

FRA:RS3's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
90.15% of 802 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35 vs FRA:RS3: 94.35

China Railway Signalmmunication's Days Inventory declined from Sep. 2024 (76.00) to Dec. 2025 (37.57).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China Railway Signalmmunication's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.43.

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 Railway Signalmmunication's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.29.


China Railway Signalmmunication  (FRA:RS3) 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 Railway Signalmmunication'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.

China Railway Signalmmunication'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.


China Railway Signalmmunication Days Inventory Related Terms


China Railway Signalmmunication Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Railway Signalmmunication'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 Railway Signalmmunication Days Inventory Chart

China Railway Signalmmunication Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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China Railway Signalmmunication 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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FRA:RS3 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, China Railway Signalmmunication'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 Railway Signalmmunication Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Signalmmunication's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Railway Signalmmunication's Days Inventory falls into.


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China Railway Signalmmunication Days Inventory Calculation

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

China Railway Signalmmunication'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
=( (453.045 + 406.378) / 2 ) / 2979.554*365
=429.7115 / 2979.554*365
=52.64

China Railway Signalmmunication'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
=( (492.082 + 406.378) / 2 ) / 1091.121*365 / 4
=449.23 / 1091.121*365 / 4
=37.57

* 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 37.57 mean?
China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) has a Days Inventory of 37.57 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Railway Signalmmunication and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.99. Over the past decade, China Railway Signalmmunication's Days Inventory has ranged from 26.59 to 94.35. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #723 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is China Railway Signalmmunication's Days Inventory too high?
China Railway Signalmmunication's current Days Inventory of 37.57 is near median its 10-year median of 40.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.59 to a high of 94.35. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. China Railway Signalmmunication's value of 37.57 is 204.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #723 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Railway Signalmmunication has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Signalmmunication's Days Inventory compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #723 out of 802 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Railway Signalmmunication in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. China Railway Signalmmunication's value of 37.57 is 204.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China Railway Signalmmunication's own Days Inventory has ranged from 26.59 to 94.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.99 vs. the industry median of 12.35, China Railway Signalmmunication 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 a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 802 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 Railway Signalmmunication's current Days Inventory of 37.57 is 204.2% 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 Railway Signalmmunication and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Railway Signalmmunication's current Days Inventory is 37.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Signalmmunication stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.38, compared to a current price of €0.35 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 37.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.99 and 204.2% above the Transportation industry median of 12.35. China Railway Signalmmunication's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3), the current Days Inventory is 37.57 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 Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Signalmmunication stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.35 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.38. GuruFocus considers China Railway Signalmmunication to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RS3:

  • Days Inventory: 37.57 (near median its 10-year median of 40.99)
  • GF Value™: €0.38 vs. price of €0.35 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 204.2% above the Transportation median (#723 of 802)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Railway Signalmmunication Business Description

Address Automobile Museum South Road, CRSC Building A, 1 Compound, 20th Floor, Fengtai District, Beijing, CHN, 100070
China Railway Signal & Communication Corp Ltd provides products and services on the entire industrial chain of rail transit control systems. The company's operating segments are the Rail transportation control system segment, which provides specialized three-in-one services of design and integration, equipment manufacturing, and system implementation services for rail transportation control systems; the General engineering contracting segment engages in the provision of services relating to municipal and other construction projects; and other segments mainly engage in trading. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Rail transportation control system segment.
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