China Automotive Systems (HAM:2IW) Days Inventory: 62.57 (As of Dec. 2025) — 22% Below Median


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What is China Automotive Systems Days Inventory?

China Automotive Systems HAM:2IW 78 Days Inventory is 62.57 as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 80.27. GuruFocus rates HAM:2IW with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,292 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Automotive Systems ranks better than 59.13% 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 Dec. 2025 was €103.2 Mil. China Automotive Systems's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €150.5 Mil. Hence, China Automotive Systems's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 62.57.

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

HAM:2IW' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.98   Med: 80.27   Max: 93.56
Current: 69.85

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.

HAM:2IW's Days Inventory is ranked better than
59.13% of 1292 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.26 vs HAM:2IW: 69.85

China Automotive Systems's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (61.67) to Dec. 2025 (62.57). It might indicate that China Automotive Systems's sales slowed down.

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 Dec. 2025 was 1.46.

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 Dec. 2025 was 0.53.


China Automotive Systems  (HAM: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 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 Automotive Systems'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 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
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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HAM:2IW vs INVZ, CVGI, SRI: 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 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
=( (100.149 + 106.253) / 2 ) / 150.51*365 / 4
=103.201 / 150.51*365 / 4
=62.57

* 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 62.57 mean?
China Automotive Systems (HAM:2IW) has a Days Inventory of 62.57 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Automotive Systems and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 80.27. 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 #528 out of 1292 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is China Automotive Systems' Days Inventory too high?
China Automotive Systems' current Days Inventory of 62.57 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 80.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.98 to a high of 93.56. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.26. China Automotive Systems' value of 62.57 is 22% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Automotive Systems ranks #528 out of 1292 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Automotive Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100, 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 #528 out of 1292 companies for Days Inventory. This puts China Automotive Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.26. China Automotive Systems' value of 62.57 is 22% below this benchmark. Historically, China Automotive Systems' own Days Inventory has ranged from 63.98 to 93.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.27 vs. the industry median of 80.26, China Automotive Systems 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.26, based on 1,292 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 Automotive Systems's current Days Inventory of 62.57 is 22% 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 China Automotive Systems and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.26 — 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 62.57, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 80.27. 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?
China Automotive Systems (HAM:2IW) has a current Days Inventory of 62.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.69, compared to a current price of €3.98 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 62.57, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 80.27 and 22% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.26. China Automotive Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Automotive Systems (HAM:2IW), the current Days Inventory is 62.57 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 Automotive Systems (HAM: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 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.69.

Key valuation signals for HAM:2IW:

  • Days Inventory: 62.57 (22% below median its 10-year median of 80.27)
  • GF Value™: €4.69 vs. price of €3.98 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#528 of 1292)

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


China Automotive Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges CAAS:USA2IW:Germany
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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