HDALF (Haidilao International Holding) Days Inventory: 10.82 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Below Median

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HDALF Haidilao International Holding Ltd HDALF
88 GF Score
Price $1.44
GF Value $2.17
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Haidilao International Holding Days Inventory?

Haidilao International Holding HDALF 88 Days Inventory is 10.82 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 13.18. GuruFocus rates HDALF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 344 Restaurants companies, Haidilao International Holding ranks better than 61.92% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Haidilao International Holding's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $139 Mil. Haidilao International Holding's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,348 Mil. Hence, Haidilao International Holding's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.82.

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

HDALF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.27   Med: 13.18   Max: 21.26
Current: 11.47

During the past 11 years, Haidilao International Holding's highest Days Inventory was 21.26. The lowest was 3.27. And the median was 13.18.

HDALF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
61.92% of 344 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.53 vs HDALF: 11.47

Haidilao International Holding's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (11.51) to Dec. 2025 (10.82).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Haidilao International Holding's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.87.

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. Haidilao International Holding's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.04.


Haidilao International Holding  (OTCPK:HDALF) 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.

Haidilao International Holding'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.

Haidilao International Holding'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.


Haidilao International Holding Days Inventory Related Terms


Haidilao International Holding Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Haidilao International Holding'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.

Haidilao International Holding Days Inventory Chart

Haidilao International Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.89 21.24 13.50 12.84 12.02

Haidilao International Holding Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HDALF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Haidilao International Holding'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.


Haidilao International Holding Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Haidilao International Holding's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Haidilao International Holding's Days Inventory falls into.


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Haidilao International Holding Days Inventory Calculation

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

Haidilao International Holding'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
=( (145.678 + 152.9) / 2 ) / 4532.526*365
=149.289 / 4532.526*365
=12.02

Haidilao International Holding'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
=( (125.552 + 152.9) / 2 ) / 2348.133*365 / 2
=139.226 / 2348.133*365 / 2
=10.82

* 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 10.82 mean?
Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) has a Days Inventory of 10.82 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Haidilao International Holding and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 13.18. Over the past decade, Haidilao International Holding's Days Inventory has ranged from 3.27 to 21.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #131 out of 344 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Haidilao International Holding's Days Inventory too high?
Haidilao International Holding's current Days Inventory of 10.82 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 13.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.27 to a high of 21.26. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.53. Haidilao International Holding's value of 10.82 is 30.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #131 out of 344 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Haidilao International Holding has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haidilao International Holding's Days Inventory compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #131 out of 344 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Haidilao International Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.53. Haidilao International Holding's value of 10.82 is 30.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Haidilao International Holding's own Days Inventory has ranged from 3.27 to 21.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.18 vs. the industry median of 15.53, Haidilao International Holding 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 Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.53, based on 344 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. Haidilao International Holding's current Days Inventory of 10.82 is 30.3% 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 Haidilao International Holding and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haidilao International Holding's current Days Inventory is 10.82, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 13.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haidilao International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.17, compared to a current price of $1.44 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 10.82, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 13.18 and 30.3% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.53. Haidilao International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Haidilao International Holding (HDALF), the current Days Inventory is 10.82 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 Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.44 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.17. GuruFocus considers Haidilao International Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HDALF:

  • Days Inventory: 10.82 (18% below median its 10-year median of 13.18)
  • GF Value™: $2.17 vs. price of $1.44 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 30.3% below the Restaurants median (#131 of 344)

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


Haidilao International Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges 06862:Hong Kong8HI:Germany
Address No. 398 Yard, Zhongdong Road, 7th Floor, No. 1 Building, Dongxiaokou Town, Changping District, Beijing, CHN, 102218
Haidilao, founded in Sichuan in 1998, is a prominent Chinese hot pot restaurant operator. Following the spinoff of its international unit Super Hi, Haidilao now focuses solely on managing restaurants in Greater China.By the end of 2024, the chain operated over 1,300 stores in Greater China, generating more than CNY 40 billion in systemwide sales, making it one of the largest restaurant operators in China. The majority of its restaurants are company-owned, with only a small fraction franchised.
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