HCHDF (Hochschild Mining) Days Inventory: 55.49 (As of Dec. 2025) — 28% Above Median


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What is Hochschild Mining Days Inventory?

Hochschild Mining HCHDF -2.42% 77 Days Inventory is 55.49 as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 43.36. GuruFocus rates HCHDF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, Hochschild Mining ranks better than 70.48% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hochschild Mining's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $106 Mil. Hochschild Mining's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $350 Mil. Hence, Hochschild Mining's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 55.49.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hochschild Mining's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

HCHDF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.58   Med: 43.36   Max: 56.65
Current: 54.89

During the past 13 years, Hochschild Mining's highest Days Inventory was 56.65. The lowest was 32.58. And the median was 43.36.

HCHDF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
70.48% of 681 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 85.61 vs HCHDF: 54.89

Hochschild Mining's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (45.18) to Dec. 2025 (55.49). It might indicate that Hochschild Mining's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hochschild Mining's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.29.

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. Hochschild Mining's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.


Hochschild Mining  (OTCPK:HCHDF) 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.

Hochschild Mining'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.

Hochschild Mining'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.


Hochschild Mining Days Inventory Related Terms


Hochschild Mining Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hochschild Mining'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.

Hochschild Mining Days Inventory Chart

Hochschild Mining Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Hochschild Mining 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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HCHDF vs HL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Hochschild Mining'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.


Hochschild Mining Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hochschild Mining's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hochschild Mining's Days Inventory falls into.


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Hochschild Mining Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hochschild Mining'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
=( (87.087 + 118.211) / 2 ) / 677.939*365
=102.649 / 677.939*365
=55.27

Hochschild Mining'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
=( (94.736 + 118.211) / 2 ) / 350.195*365 / 2
=106.4735 / 350.195*365 / 2
=55.49

* 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 55.49 mean?
Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) has a Days Inventory of 55.49 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hochschild Mining and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 43.36. Over the past decade, Hochschild Mining's Days Inventory has ranged from 32.58 to 56.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochschild Mining ranks #201 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Hochschild Mining's Days Inventory too high?
Hochschild Mining's current Days Inventory of 55.49 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 43.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.58 to a high of 56.65. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Hochschild Mining's value of 55.49 is 35.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochschild Mining ranks #201 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hochschild Mining has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochschild Mining's Days Inventory compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hochschild Mining ranks #201 out of 681 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hochschild Mining in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 85.61. Hochschild Mining's value of 55.49 is 35.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hochschild Mining's own Days Inventory has ranged from 32.58 to 56.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.36 vs. the industry median of 85.61, Hochschild Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 85.61, based on 681 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. Hochschild Mining's current Days Inventory of 55.49 is 35.2% 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 Hochschild Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 85.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hochschild Mining's current Days Inventory is 55.49, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 43.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochschild Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.59, compared to a current price of $6.06 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 55.49, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 43.36 and 35.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 85.61. Hochschild Mining's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hochschild Mining (HCHDF), the current Days Inventory is 55.49 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 Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochschild Mining stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.06 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.59. GuruFocus considers Hochschild Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HCHDF:

  • Days Inventory: 55.49 (28% above median its 10-year median of 43.36)
  • GF Value™: $4.59 vs. price of $6.06 (32% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 35.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#201 of 681)

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


Hochschild Mining Business Description

Address 21 Gloucester Place, London, GBR, W1U 8HR
Hochschild Mining PLC is engaged in the mining, processing, and sale of silver and gold. It has one operating mine (Inmaculada) located in southern Peru, one operating mine (San Jose) located in Argentina, and one operating mine (Mara Rosa) located in Brazil. The Group also has a portfolio of projects located across Peru, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, at various stages of development. Its reportable segments are Inmaculada, San Jose, Mara Rosa, Pallancata, Exploration, and Other. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Inmaculada segment, which generates revenue from the sale of gold and silver (dore). Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Canada, followed by Switzerland, the USA, Peru, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and other regions.
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