Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) Days Inventory: 4.81 (As of Dec. 2025) — 45% Above Median

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HKSE:00346 Yanchang Petroleum International Ltd HKSE:00346
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What is Yanchang Petroleum International Days Inventory?

Yanchang Petroleum International HKSE:00346 -2.52% 30 Days Inventory is 4.81 as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 3.32. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00346 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Oil & Gas companies, Yanchang Petroleum International ranks better than 92.63% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Yanchang Petroleum International's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$193 Mil. Yanchang Petroleum International's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$7,335 Mil. Hence, Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.81.

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

HKSE:00346' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 3.32   Max: 8.01
Current: 3.34

During the past 13 years, Yanchang Petroleum International's highest Days Inventory was 8.01. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 3.32.

HKSE:00346's Days Inventory is ranked better than
92.63% of 692 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 30.755 vs HKSE:00346: 3.34

Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (3.35) to Dec. 2025 (4.81). It might indicate that Yanchang Petroleum International's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Yanchang Petroleum International's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 37.96.

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. Yanchang Petroleum International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.03.


Yanchang Petroleum International  (HKSE:00346) 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.

Yanchang Petroleum International'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.

Yanchang Petroleum International'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.


Yanchang Petroleum International Days Inventory Related Terms


Yanchang Petroleum International Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yanchang Petroleum International'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.

Yanchang Petroleum International Days Inventory Chart

Yanchang Petroleum International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Yanchang Petroleum International 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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HKSE:00346 vs XOM, CVX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Yanchang Petroleum International'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.


Yanchang Petroleum International Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Inventory falls into.


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Yanchang Petroleum International Days Inventory Calculation

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

Yanchang Petroleum International'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
=( (89.851 + 291.118) / 2 ) / 17325.687*365
=190.4845 / 17325.687*365
=4.01

Yanchang Petroleum International'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
=( (95.308 + 291.118) / 2 ) / 7335.197*365 / 2
=193.213 / 7335.197*365 / 2
=4.81

* 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 4.81 mean?
Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) has a Days Inventory of 4.81 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Yanchang Petroleum International and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 3.32. Over the past decade, Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.34 to 8.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Yanchang Petroleum International ranks #51 out of 692 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Inventory too high?
Yanchang Petroleum International's current Days Inventory of 4.81 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 3.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 8.01. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 30.76. Yanchang Petroleum International's value of 4.81 is 84.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yanchang Petroleum International ranks #51 out of 692 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yanchang Petroleum International has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Inventory compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Yanchang Petroleum International ranks #51 out of 692 companies for Days Inventory. This places Yanchang Petroleum International in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.76. Yanchang Petroleum International's value of 4.81 is 84.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Yanchang Petroleum International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.34 to 8.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 30.76, Yanchang Petroleum International 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 30.76, based on 692 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. Yanchang Petroleum International's current Days Inventory of 4.81 is 84.4% 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 Yanchang Petroleum International and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yanchang Petroleum International's current Days Inventory is 4.81, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yanchang Petroleum International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.21, compared to a current price of HK$0.23 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 4.81, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 84.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 30.76. Yanchang Petroleum International's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 5 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 Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346), the current Days Inventory is 4.81 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 Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanchang Petroleum International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.23 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.21. GuruFocus considers Yanchang Petroleum International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00346:

  • Days Inventory: 4.81 (45% above median its 10-year median of 3.32)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.21 vs. price of HK$0.23 (10.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#51 of 692)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00346 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yanchang Petroleum International Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Room 3403, 34th Floor, Lee Garden One, Hong Kong, HKG
Yanchang Petroleum International Ltd is engaged in supply and procurement operations of oil-related products in the PRC as well as oil and gas exploration, exploitation, sale, and operation in Canada and Madagascar. The operating segments of the company are Exploration, exploitation, and operation, which comprises the oil and gas exploration, exploitation, sale, and operation; and the Supply and procurement business segment involves storage, transportation, trading, and distribution of oil-related products. It generates maximum revenue from the supply and procurement segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC and also has operations in Canada, Hong Kong, and other countries.
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