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Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.54.
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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.38.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International (HKSE:00981) 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Days Inventory Related Terms
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Days Inventory Chart
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Annual Data
HKSE:00981 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Semiconductor Manufacturing 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry
* 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International (HKSE:00981) has a Days Inventory of 168.21 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 93.27. Over the past decade, Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Days Inventory has ranged from 75.24 to 166.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #699 out of 991 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Days Inventory too high?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current Days Inventory of 168.21 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 93.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 75.24 to a high of 166.96. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 112.93. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's value of 168.21 is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #699 out of 991 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Semiconductor Manufacturing International has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Days Inventory compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #699 out of 991 companies for Days Inventory. This places Semiconductor Manufacturing International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 112.93. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's value of 168.21 is 49% above this benchmark. Historically, Semiconductor Manufacturing International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 75.24 to 166.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.27 vs. the industry median of 112.93, Semiconductor Manufacturing International 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 112.93, based on 991 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. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current Days Inventory of 168.21 is 49% 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 112.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current Days Inventory is 168.21, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 93.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (HKSE:00981) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$53.36, compared to a current price of HK$61.80 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 168.21, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 93.27 and 49% above the Semiconductors industry median of 112.93. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (HKSE:00981), the current Days Inventory is 168.21 as of Jun. 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (HKSE:00981) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$61.80 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$53.36.
GuruFocus considers Semiconductor Manufacturing International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00981:
Days Inventory: 168.21 (80% above median its 10-year median of 93.27)
GF Value™: HK$53.36 vs. price of HK$61.80 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49% above the Semiconductors median (#699 of 991)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 2000, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is the largest foundry in China and the third-largest globally after TSMC and Samsung Electronics, overtaking GlobalFoundries and United Microelectronics in 2024. The company's headquarters and foundry are in Shanghai, with additional foundries in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, and offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Its products are used in artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, consumer electronics, memory, and "Internet of Things" products. SMIC employs 19,952 people as of Dec. 31, 2025.
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