HCIL (Hongchang International Co) Days Inventory: 1.23 (As of Dec. 2025) — 100% Below Median


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What is Hongchang International Co Days Inventory?

Hongchang International Co HCIL 27 Days Inventory is 1.23 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 648.17. GuruFocus rates HCIL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Hongchang International Co ranks better than 99.67% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hongchang International Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.04 Mil. Hongchang International Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.30 Mil. Hence, Hongchang International Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.23.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hongchang International Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

HCIL' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97   Med: 648.17   Max: 1833.69
Current: 0.97

During the past 13 years, Hongchang International Co's highest Days Inventory was 1833.69. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 648.17.

HCIL's Days Inventory is ranked better than
99.67% of 301 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1 vs HCIL: 0.97

Hongchang International Co's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (13,020.67) to Dec. 2025 (1.23).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hongchang International Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 74.13.

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. Hongchang International Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.01.


Hongchang International Co  (OTCPK:HCIL) 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.

Hongchang International Co'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.

Hongchang International Co'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.


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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.


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Hongchang International Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hongchang International 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.

Hongchang International Co Days Inventory Chart

Hongchang International Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,294.37 0.00 0.00 1.96 1.90

Hongchang International Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13,020.67 0.65 0.92 1.08 1.23

HCIL vs TWG, DIT, HFFG: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Hongchang International 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.


Hongchang International Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hongchang International Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hongchang International Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Hongchang International Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hongchang International Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (0.014 + 0) / 1 ) / 2.685*365
=0.014 / 2.685*365
=1.90

Hongchang International Co'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
=( (0.039 + 0.05) / 2 ) / 3.299*365 / 4
=0.0445 / 3.299*365 / 4
=1.23

* 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 1.23 mean?
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a Days Inventory of 1.23 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hongchang International Co and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 648.17. Over the past decade, Hongchang International Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.97 to 1,833.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #1 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Hongchang International Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hongchang International Co's current Days Inventory of 1.23 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 648.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 1,833.69. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Hongchang International Co's value of 1.23 is 97% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #1 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hongchang International Co has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongchang International Co's Days Inventory compare to TWG and DIT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #1 out of 301 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hongchang International Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Hongchang International Co's value of 1.23 is 97% below this benchmark. Historically, Hongchang International Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.97 to 1,833.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 648.17 vs. the industry median of 41.10, Hongchang International 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 41.10, based on 301 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. Hongchang International Co's current Days Inventory of 1.23 is 97% 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 Hongchang International Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 41.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongchang International Co's current Days Inventory is 1.23, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 648.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongchang International Co stock overvalued right now?
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a current Days Inventory of 1.23. The current Days Inventory is 1.23, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 648.17 and 97% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. Hongchang International Co's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 6 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 Hongchang International Co (HCIL), the current Days Inventory is 1.23 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.

Hongchang International Co Business Description

Address Block 20, Hongchang Food Co., Ltd, Yuanhong Investment Zone, Donggao Village, Chengtou Town, Fuqing City, Fujian Province, Fuzhou, CHN, 350300
Hongchang International Co Ltd engages in the businesses of food trade and biotechnology in China.
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