Microware Group (HKSE:01985) Days Inventory: 30.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — 66% Above Median

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HKSE:01985 Microware Group Ltd HKSE:01985
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What is Microware Group Days Inventory?

Microware Group HKSE:01985 +3.13% 60 Days Inventory is 30.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 18.51. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01985 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,656 Software companies, Microware Group ranks worse than 55.86% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Microware Group's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$92 Mil. Microware Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$544 Mil. Hence, Microware Group's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.68.

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

HKSE:01985' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.25   Med: 18.51   Max: 28.43
Current: 28.38

During the past 13 years, Microware Group's highest Days Inventory was 28.43. The lowest was 9.25. And the median was 18.51.

HKSE:01985's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
55.86% of 1656 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.395 vs HKSE:01985: 28.38

Microware Group's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (20.09) to Mar. 2026 (30.68). It might indicate that Microware Group's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Microware Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.95.

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. Microware Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.


Microware Group  (HKSE:01985) 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.

Microware Group'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.

Microware Group'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.


Microware Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Microware Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microware Group'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.

Microware Group Days Inventory Chart

Microware Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.57 19.80 28.43 26.85 26.98

Microware Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 25.29 24.30 20.09 27.60 30.68

HKSE:01985 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Microware 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.


Microware Group Days Inventory vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microware Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Microware Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Microware Group'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
=( (80.235 + 86.598) / 2 ) / 1128.613*365
=83.4165 / 1128.613*365
=26.98

Microware Group'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
=( (96.451 + 86.598) / 2 ) / 544.374*365 / 2
=91.5245 / 544.374*365 / 2
=30.68

* 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 30.68 mean?
Microware Group (HKSE:01985) has a Days Inventory of 30.68 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Microware Group and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 18.51. Over the past decade, Microware Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.25 to 28.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #925 out of 1656 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Microware Group's Days Inventory too high?
Microware Group's current Days Inventory of 30.68 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 18.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.25 to a high of 28.43. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.40. Microware Group's value of 30.68 is 50.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #925 out of 1656 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Microware Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microware Group's Days Inventory compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #925 out of 1656 companies for Days Inventory. This places Microware Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.40. Microware Group's value of 30.68 is 50.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Microware Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.25 to 28.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.51 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Microware Group has consistently been above 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 20.40, based on 1,656 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. Microware Group's current Days Inventory of 30.68 is 50.4% above 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 Microware Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microware Group's current Days Inventory is 30.68, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 18.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microware Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group (HKSE:01985) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.15, compared to a current price of HK$2.97 — trading 158.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 30.68, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 18.51 and 50.4% above the Software industry median of 20.40. Microware Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985), the current Days Inventory is 30.68 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.97 is trading 158.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.15. GuruFocus considers Microware Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01985:

  • Days Inventory: 30.68 (66% above median its 10-year median of 18.51)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.15 vs. price of HK$2.97 (158.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.4% above the Software median (#925 of 1656)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01985 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Microware Group Business Description

Address 418 Kwun Tong Road, Unit 1701, 17th Floor, BEA Tower, Millennium City 5, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Microware Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions services and IT managed services in Hong Kong. The group strives to provide one-stop IT experience that begins with consultation and advice; semiconductor products, hardware and/or software procurement; implementation; and management and maintenance of the IT infrastructure solutions. Its operating segment includes IT infrastructure solution services business; and IT managed services business of which the majority of revenue is derived from IT infrastructure solution services business. Its revenue is derived from its operation in Hong Kong.
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