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Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.78.
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.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings (HKSE:01001) 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.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 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.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 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.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings 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.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Days Inventory Chart
HKSE:01001 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings'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.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings'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.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings (HKSE:01001) has a Days Inventory of 48.33 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 64.99. Over the past decade, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 38.79 to 81.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings ranks #156 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' current Days Inventory of 48.33 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 64.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.79 to a high of 81.18. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 87.06. Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' value of 48.33 is 44.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings ranks #156 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings ranks #156 out of 581 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 87.06. Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' value of 48.33 is 44.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 38.79 to 81.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.99 vs. the industry median of 87.06, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 87.06, based on 581 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. Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings's current Days Inventory of 48.33 is 44.5% 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 Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 87.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings's current Days Inventory is 48.33, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 64.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings (HKSE:01001) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.30, compared to a current price of HK$0.39 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 48.33, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 64.99 and 44.5% below the Steel industry median of 87.06. Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings (HKSE:01001), the current Days Inventory is 48.33 as of Mar. 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 Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings (HKSE:01001) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.39 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.30.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01001:
Days Inventory: 48.33 (26% below median its 10-year median of 64.99)
GF Value™: HK$0.30 vs. price of HK$0.39 (28.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.5% below the Steel median (#156 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong Shanghai Alliance Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiaries is engaged in the distribution and processing of construction materials such as steel products; trading of sanitary wares and kitchen cabinets; and property investment and fund management businesses. The company's segment includes: Steel distribution and Processing Business; Building Products Distribution Business; and Property Investment and Fund Management Business. The company generates maximum revenue from the Steels Distribution and Processing Business segment. Geographically the group has its presence in Hong Kong and Mainland China, of which the key revenue is generated from Hong Kong.
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