i-Control Holdings (HKSE:01402) Days Inventory: 8.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 72% Below Median

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HKSE:01402 i-Control Holdings Ltd HKSE:01402
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What is i-Control Holdings Days Inventory?

i-Control Holdings HKSE:01402 -1.28% 50 Days Inventory is 8.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 30.87. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01402 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,661 Software companies, i-Control Holdings ranks better than 59% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). i-Control Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$2.3 Mil. i-Control Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$49.0 Mil. Hence, i-Control Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for i-Control Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01402' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.64   Med: 30.87   Max: 51.62
Current: 10.64

During the past 13 years, i-Control Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 51.62. The lowest was 10.64. And the median was 30.87.

HKSE:01402's Days Inventory is ranked better than
59% of 1661 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.91 vs HKSE:01402: 10.64

i-Control Holdings's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (17.92) to Mar. 2026 (8.56).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. i-Control Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.31.

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. i-Control Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.


i-Control Holdings  (HKSE:01402) 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.

i-Control 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.

i-Control 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.


i-Control Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


i-Control Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for i-Control Holdings'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.

i-Control Holdings Days Inventory Chart

i-Control Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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i-Control Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:01402 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, i-Control 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.


i-Control Holdings Days Inventory vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, i-Control Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where i-Control Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.


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i-Control Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

i-Control Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3.315 + 2.044) / 2 ) / 90.42*365
=2.6795 / 90.42*365
=10.82

i-Control Holdings's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2.55 + 2.044) / 2 ) / 48.951*365 / 2
=2.297 / 48.951*365 / 2
=8.56

* 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 8.56 mean?
i-Control Holdings (HKSE:01402) has a Days Inventory of 8.56 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on i-Control Holdings and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 30.87. Over the past decade, i-Control Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 10.64 to 51.62. According to the industry distribution chart, i-Control Holdings ranks #681 out of 1661 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is i-Control Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
i-Control Holdings' current Days Inventory of 8.56 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 30.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.64 to a high of 51.62. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 19.91. i-Control Holdings' value of 8.56 is 57% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, i-Control Holdings ranks #681 out of 1661 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, i-Control Holdings has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does i-Control Holdings' Days Inventory compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, i-Control Holdings ranks #681 out of 1661 companies for Days Inventory. This puts i-Control Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 19.91. i-Control Holdings' value of 8.56 is 57% below this benchmark. Historically, i-Control Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 10.64 to 51.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.87 vs. the industry median of 19.91, i-Control 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 Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 19.91, based on 1,661 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. i-Control Holdings's current Days Inventory of 8.56 is 57% 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 i-Control Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 19.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. i-Control Holdings's current Days Inventory is 8.56, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 30.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is i-Control Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, i-Control Holdings (HKSE:01402) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.20, compared to a current price of HK$0.39 — trading 92.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 8.56, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 30.87 and 57% below the Software industry median of 19.91. i-Control Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 i-Control Holdings (HKSE:01402), the current Days Inventory is 8.56 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 i-Control Holdings (HKSE:01402) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, i-Control Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.39 is trading 92.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.20. GuruFocus considers i-Control Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01402:

  • Days Inventory: 8.56 (72% below median its 10-year median of 30.87)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.20 vs. price of HK$0.39 (92.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57% below the Software median (#681 of 1661)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01402 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


i-Control Holdings Business Description

Address Units A&B, 133 Hoi Bun Road, 12th Floor, MG Tower, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
i-Control Holdings Ltd operates in the video conferencing and multimedia audiovisual (VCMA) solution industry. The company's operating segment includes Provision of VCMA solution and maintenance services. It generates maximum revenue from the Provision of VCMA solution. It has a business presence in Hong Kong, Singapore, the PRC, and Macau, of which a majority of revenue is generated from Hong Kong.
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