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If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sterling Group Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.04.
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.
Sterling Group Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.
Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) 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.
Sterling Group 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.
Sterling Group 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.
Sterling Group Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
Sterling Group 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.
HKSE:01825 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Sterling 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.
Sterling Group Holdings Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sterling Group Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Group 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.
Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) has a Days Inventory of 45.22 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sterling Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 29.09. Over the past decade, Sterling Group Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 22.81 to 39.82.
Is Sterling Group Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Sterling Group Holdings' current Days Inventory of 45.22 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 29.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.81 to a high of 39.82. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 131.68. Sterling Group Holdings' value of 45.22 is 65.7% below this industry median. Overall, Sterling Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Group Holdings' Days Inventory compare to RL and LEVI?
Sterling Group Holdings' Days Inventory of 45.22 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 131.68. Sterling Group Holdings' value of 45.22 is 65.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Group Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 22.81 to 39.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.09 vs. the industry median of 131.68, Sterling 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 131.68, based on 1,010 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. Sterling Group Holdings's current Days Inventory of 45.22 is 65.7% 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 Sterling Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 131.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Group Holdings's current Days Inventory is 45.22, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 29.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) has a current Days Inventory of 45.22. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.52, compared to a current price of HK$8.08 — trading 1453.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 45.22, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 29.09 and 65.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 131.68. Sterling Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 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 Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825), the current Days Inventory is 45.22 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 Sterling Group Holdings (HKSE:01825) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$8.08 is trading 1453.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.52.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01825:
Days Inventory: 45.22 (55% above median its 10-year median of 29.09)
GF Value™: HK$0.52 vs. price of HK$8.08 (1453.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01825 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Group Holdings Ltd is an apparel manufacturer headquartered in Hong Kong, providing a one-stop apparel manufacturing solution for its customers. The Group manufactures a wide range of apparel products such as outerwear, bottoms, tops, and other products. The company operates through two segments: Manufacturing and trading of apparel products, and Licensing of trademarks for licensing income. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing and trading of apparel products. Its geographic areas are Hong Kong, the United States, and Others. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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