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Future MachineHKSE:01401 +3.70%70 Days Inventory is 27.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 39.53. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01401 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Future Machine ranks better than 90.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Future Machine's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01401'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.61 Med: 39.53 Max: 72.46
Current: 32.74
During the past 10 years, Future Machine's highest Days Inventory was 72.46. The lowest was 25.61. And the median was 39.53.
HKSE:01401's Days Inventory is ranked better than 90.89% of 2415
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.59
vs HKSE:01401: 32.74
Future Machine's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (41.47) to Dec. 2025 (27.27).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Future Machine's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.69.
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.
Future Machine's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.14.
Future Machine (HKSE:01401) 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.
Future Machine'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.
Future Machine'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.
Future Machine Days Inventory Related Terms
Future Machine Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Future Machine'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Future Machine'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.
Future Machine Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Future Machine's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Future Machine'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.
Future Machine (HKSE:01401) has a Days Inventory of 27.27 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Future Machine and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 39.53. Over the past decade, Future Machine's Days Inventory has ranged from 25.61 to 72.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Future Machine ranks #220 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Future Machine's Days Inventory too high?
Future Machine's current Days Inventory of 27.27 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 39.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.61 to a high of 72.46. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.59. Future Machine's value of 27.27 is 71.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future Machine ranks #220 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Future Machine has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future Machine's Days Inventory compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Future Machine ranks #220 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This places Future Machine in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.59. Future Machine's value of 27.27 is 71.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Future Machine's own Days Inventory has ranged from 25.61 to 72.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.53 vs. the industry median of 94.59, Future Machine 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.59, based on 2,415 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. Future Machine's current Days Inventory of 27.27 is 71.2% 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 Future Machine and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future Machine's current Days Inventory is 27.27, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 39.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future Machine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Machine (HKSE:01401) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.13, compared to a current price of HK$0.28 — trading 86.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 27.27, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 39.53 and 71.2% below the Hardware industry median of 94.59. Future Machine's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Future Machine (HKSE:01401), the current Days Inventory is 27.27 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 Future Machine (HKSE:01401) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Machine stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.28 is trading 86.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.13.
GuruFocus considers Future Machine to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01401:
Days Inventory: 27.27 (31% below median its 10-year median of 39.53)
GF Value™: HK$2.13 vs. price of HK$0.28 (86.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.2% below the Hardware median (#220 of 2415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Future Machine Ltd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of its subsidiaries are designing, manufacturing and sales of mobile phones and printed circuit board assembly products (PCBA) and Internet of things (IoT) related products and investment holding. It generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of feature phones and smartphones. Geographically, the group derives its key revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC), and also has a presence in India, Pakistan, the United States of America, Bangladesh, Algeria, Yemen, Dubai, and other markets.
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