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Putian Communication GroupHKSE:01720 -3.85%50 Days Inventory is 41.80 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 45.11. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01720 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Putian Communication Group ranks better than 84.02% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Putian Communication Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.37.
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.
Putian Communication Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.18.
Putian Communication Group (HKSE:01720) 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.
Putian Communication Group'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.
Putian Communication Group'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.
Putian Communication Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Putian Communication Group 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.
HKSE:01720 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Putian Communication Group'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.
Putian Communication Group Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Putian Communication Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Putian Communication Group'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.
Putian Communication Group (HKSE:01720) has a Days Inventory of 41.80 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Putian Communication Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.11. Over the past decade, Putian Communication Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 43.03 to 61.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Putian Communication Group ranks #386 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Putian Communication Group's Days Inventory too high?
Putian Communication Group's current Days Inventory of 41.80 is near median its 10-year median of 45.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.03 to a high of 61.03. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.63. Putian Communication Group's value of 41.80 is 55.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Putian Communication Group ranks #386 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Putian Communication Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Putian Communication Group's Days Inventory compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Putian Communication Group ranks #386 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This places Putian Communication Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.63. Putian Communication Group's value of 41.80 is 55.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Putian Communication Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 43.03 to 61.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.11 vs. the industry median of 94.63, Putian Communication Group 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 94.63, 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. Putian Communication Group's current Days Inventory of 41.80 is 55.8% 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 Putian Communication Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Putian Communication Group's current Days Inventory is 41.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Putian Communication Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putian Communication Group (HKSE:01720) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.08, compared to a current price of HK$0.38 — trading 368.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 41.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.11 and 55.8% below the Hardware industry median of 94.63. Putian Communication Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Putian Communication Group (HKSE:01720), the current Days Inventory is 41.80 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 Putian Communication Group (HKSE:01720) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putian Communication Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.38 is trading 368.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.08.
GuruFocus considers Putian Communication Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01720:
Days Inventory: 41.80 (near median its 10-year median of 45.11)
GF Value™: HK$0.08 vs. price of HK$0.38 (368.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.8% below the Hardware median (#386 of 2415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Putian Communication Group Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cable and communication products in the PRC. The group has three operating segments. The data and communications cables segment produces copper-based electric cables used in power transmission and network cabling, while the optical fibers and optical fiber cables segment manufactures fiber optic products used in telecommunications and network systems. The structured cabling system products segment provides optical and copper jumper wires, distribution components, and related intelligent building cabling products. It derives the majority of its revenue from the data and communications cables segment. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from customers located in the PRC.
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