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Lai Sun Development CoHKSE:00488 -1.23%34 Days Inventory is 730.86 as of Jan. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 752.03. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00488 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Real Estate companies, Lai Sun Development Co ranks worse than 50.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lai Sun Development Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00488'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 156.44 Med: 752.03 Max: 1077.56
Current: 683.46
During the past 13 years, Lai Sun Development Co's highest Days Inventory was 1077.56. The lowest was 156.44. And the median was 752.03.
HKSE:00488's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 50.15% of 1318
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 682.565
vs HKSE:00488: 683.46
Lai Sun Development Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Jan. 2025 (959.53) to Jan. 2026 (730.86).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.25.
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.
Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.99.
Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) 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.
Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 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.
Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 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.
Lai Sun Development Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Lai Sun Development Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lai Sun Development 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.
Lai Sun Development Co Days Inventory Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lai Sun Development 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.
Lai Sun Development Co Days Inventory vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lai Sun Development Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lai Sun Development Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) has a Days Inventory of 730.86 as of Jan. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 752.03. Over the past decade, Lai Sun Development Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 156.44 to 1,077.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #661 out of 1318 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Lai Sun Development Co's Days Inventory too high?
Lai Sun Development Co's current Days Inventory of 730.86 is near median its 10-year median of 752.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 156.44 to a high of 1,077.56. The Real Estate industry median Days Inventory is 682.57. Lai Sun Development Co's value of 730.86 is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #661 out of 1318 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lai Sun Development Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Development Co's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Development Co ranks #661 out of 1318 companies for Days Inventory. This places Lai Sun Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 682.57. Lai Sun Development Co's value of 730.86 is 7.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lai Sun Development Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 156.44 to 1,077.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 752.03 vs. the industry median of 682.57, Lai Sun Development Co has consistently been above 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 Real Estate company?
The median Days Inventory among Real Estate companies is 682.57, based on 1,318 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. Lai Sun Development Co's current Days Inventory of 730.86 is 7.1% above 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 Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Days Inventory is 682.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lai Sun Development Co's current Days Inventory is 730.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 752.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Sun Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.56, compared to a current price of HK$0.80 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 730.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 752.03 and 7.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 682.57. Lai Sun Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488), the current Days Inventory is 730.86 as of Jan. 2026. 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 Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.80 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.56.
GuruFocus considers Lai Sun Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00488:
Days Inventory: 730.86 (near median its 10-year median of 752.03)
GF Value™: HK$0.56 vs. price of HK$0.80 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% above the Real Estate median (#661 of 1318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lai Sun Development Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in various reportable operating segments such as; property development and sales; property investment; hotel operation; restaurant operation; media and entertainment; film and TV programs; cinema operation; theme park operation, and others. The property development and sales segment which derives a majority of its revenue, is engaged in property development and the sale of properties. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China and Macau, and the rest from Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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