SG Group Holdings (HKSE:01657) Days Inventory: 18.12 (As of Apr. 2026) — 220% Above Median

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HKSE:01657 SG Group Holdings Ltd HKSE:01657
55 GF Score
Price HK$49.50
GF Value HK$10.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SG Group Holdings Days Inventory?

SG Group Holdings HKSE:01657 55 Days Inventory is 18.12 as of Apr. 2026, which is 220% above its 10-year median of 5.66. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01657 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$10.93 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,094 Retail - Cyclical companies, SG Group Holdings ranks better than 93.14% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). SG Group Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was HK$7.0 Mil. SG Group Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was HK$70.0 Mil. Hence, SG Group Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 18.12.

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

HKSE:01657' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 5.66   Max: 12.46
Current: 12.46

During the past 12 years, SG Group Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 12.46. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 5.66.

HKSE:01657's Days Inventory is ranked better than
93.14% of 1094 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 103.7 vs HKSE:01657: 12.46

SG Group Holdings's Days Inventory increased from Apr. 2025 (9.02) to Apr. 2026 (18.12). It might indicate that SG Group Holdings's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. SG Group Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.07.

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. SG Group Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.08.


SG Group Holdings  (HKSE:01657) 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.

SG Group Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Apr. 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.

SG Group Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 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.


SG Group Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


SG Group Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SG Group 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.

SG Group Holdings Days Inventory Chart

SG Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Days Inventory
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SG Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.08 9.61 9.02 10.95 18.12

HKSE:01657 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, SG Group 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.


SG Group Holdings Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SG Group Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SG Group Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.


HKSE:01657
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SG Group Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

SG Group Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0.476 + 5.937) / 2 ) / 140.374*365
=3.2065 / 140.374*365
=8.34

SG Group Holdings's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Oct. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (7.968 + 5.937) / 2 ) / 70.024*365 / 2
=6.9525 / 70.024*365 / 2
=18.12

* 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 18.12 mean?
SG Group Holdings (HKSE:01657) has a Days Inventory of 18.12 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SG Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 220% above median its historical median of 5.66. Over the past decade, SG Group Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 0.77 to 12.46. According to the industry distribution chart, SG Group Holdings ranks #75 out of 1094 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is SG Group Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
SG Group Holdings' current Days Inventory of 18.12 is 220% above median its 10-year median of 5.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 12.46. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 103.70. SG Group Holdings' value of 18.12 is 82.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SG Group Holdings ranks #75 out of 1094 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SG Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SG Group Holdings' Days Inventory compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, SG Group Holdings ranks #75 out of 1094 companies for Days Inventory. This places SG Group Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 103.70. SG Group Holdings' value of 18.12 is 82.5% below this benchmark. Historically, SG Group Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.77 to 12.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.66 vs. the industry median of 103.70, SG Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 103.70, based on 1,094 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. SG Group Holdings's current Days Inventory of 18.12 is 82.5% 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 SG Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 103.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SG Group Holdings's current Days Inventory is 18.12, which is 220% above median its own 10-year median of 5.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SG Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SG Group Holdings (HKSE:01657) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$10.93, compared to a current price of HK$49.50 — trading 352.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 18.12, which is 220% above median its 10-year median of 5.66 and 82.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 103.70. SG Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100. 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 SG Group Holdings (HKSE:01657), the current Days Inventory is 18.12 as of Apr. 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 SG Group Holdings (HKSE:01657) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SG Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$49.50 is trading 352.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$10.93. GuruFocus considers SG Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01657:

  • Days Inventory: 18.12 (220% above median its 10-year median of 5.66)
  • GF Value™: HK$10.93 vs. price of HK$49.50 (352.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100
  • Industry Position: 82.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#75 of 1094)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01657 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SG Group Holdings Business Description

Address 1-7 Wah Sing Street, Unit B, 9th Floor, Mai Wah Industrial Building, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
SG Group Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes the Supply of Apparel Products Traditional, the Supply of Apparel Products New Retail, and the Provision of institutional catering. It generates maximum revenue from the Supply of Apparel Products segment, which is engaged in the supply of apparel products with designing and sourcing services to fashion retailers. The company earns maximum revenue from the sale of Womenswear, Childrenswear, and Menswear products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and also has a presence in the PRC, Germany, the United States of America, Hong Kong, Ireland, Canada, and other countries.
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