China Wantian Holdings (HKSE:01854) Days Inventory: 1.89 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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HKSE:01854 China Wantian Holdings Ltd HKSE:01854
65 GF Score
Price HK$1.07
GF Value HK$3.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is China Wantian Holdings Days Inventory?

China Wantian Holdings HKSE:01854 65 Days Inventory is 1.89 as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01854 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, China Wantian Holdings ranks better than 99% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Wantian Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$5.5 Mil. China Wantian Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$534.8 Mil. Hence, China Wantian Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.89.

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

HKSE:01854' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5   Med: 1.78   Max: 3.69
Current: 1.66

During the past 11 years, China Wantian Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 3.69. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 1.78.

HKSE:01854's Days Inventory is ranked better than
99% of 300 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.765 vs HKSE:01854: 1.66

China Wantian Holdings's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (1.25) to Dec. 2025 (1.89). It might indicate that China Wantian Holdings's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China Wantian Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 96.68.

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. China Wantian Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.01.


China Wantian Holdings  (HKSE:01854) 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.

China Wantian Holdings'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.

China Wantian Holdings'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.


China Wantian Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


China Wantian Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Wantian 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.

China Wantian Holdings Days Inventory Chart

China Wantian Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.75 1.57 3.69 1.81 1.70

China Wantian Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 1.99 1.25 1.43 1.89 2.56

HKSE:01854 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, China Wantian 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.


China Wantian Holdings Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Wantian Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Wantian Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.


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China Wantian Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

China Wantian Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (4.321 + 6.139) / 2 ) / 1124.445*365
=5.23 / 1124.445*365
=1.70

China Wantian Holdings's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (4.925 + 6.139) / 2 ) / 534.812*365 / 2
=5.532 / 534.812*365 / 2
=1.89

* 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 1.89 mean?
China Wantian Holdings (HKSE:01854) has a Days Inventory of 1.89 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Wantian Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, China Wantian Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 1.50 to 3.69. According to the industry distribution chart, China Wantian Holdings ranks #3 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is China Wantian Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
China Wantian Holdings' current Days Inventory of 1.89 is near median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 3.69. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.77. China Wantian Holdings' value of 1.89 is 95.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Wantian Holdings ranks #3 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Wantian Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Wantian Holdings' Days Inventory compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, China Wantian Holdings ranks #3 out of 300 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Wantian Holdings in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.77. China Wantian Holdings' value of 1.89 is 95.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Wantian Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.50 to 3.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 40.77, China Wantian 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 - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.77, based on 300 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. China Wantian Holdings's current Days Inventory of 1.89 is 95.4% 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 China Wantian Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Wantian Holdings's current Days Inventory is 1.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Wantian Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Wantian Holdings (HKSE:01854) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.91, compared to a current price of HK$1.07 — trading 72.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 95.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.77. China Wantian Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 China Wantian Holdings (HKSE:01854), the current Days Inventory is 1.89 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 China Wantian Holdings (HKSE:01854) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Wantian Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.07 is trading 72.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.91. GuruFocus considers China Wantian Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01854:

  • Days Inventory: 1.89 (near median its 10-year median of 1.78)
  • GF Value™: HK$3.91 vs. price of HK$1.07 (72.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#3 of 300)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01854 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Wantian Holdings Business Description

Address 33 Wang Chiu Road, Suite 2106A, 21st Floor, Exchange Tower, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
China Wantian Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company, and its principal subsidiaries are engaged in food supply, catering services, and environmental protection and technology services. The Group has three reportable segments, namely food supply, catering services, and environmental protection and technology services. The company generates a majority of its revenue from its Food Supply segment, which includes sourcing, processing, and supplying of consumable fresh food ingredients in Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China (PRC). Its geographic operations include the People's Republic of China, which generates the majority of its revenue, and the rest from Hong Kong.
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