Gilston Group (HKSE:02011) Days Inventory: 55.90 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Below Median

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HKSE:02011 Gilston Group Ltd HKSE:02011
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Price HK$1.35
GF Value HK$1.94
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What is Gilston Group Days Inventory?

Gilston Group HKSE:02011 70 Days Inventory is 55.90 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 68.31. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02011 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gilston Group ranks better than 82.42% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Gilston Group's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$24.2 Mil. Gilston Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$78.9 Mil. Hence, Gilston Group's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 55.90.

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

HKSE:02011' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.54   Med: 68.31   Max: 82.36
Current: 59.19

During the past 13 years, Gilston Group's highest Days Inventory was 82.36. The lowest was 48.54. And the median was 68.31.

HKSE:02011's Days Inventory is ranked better than
82.42% of 1007 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 132.75 vs HKSE:02011: 59.19

Gilston Group's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (82.95) to Dec. 2025 (55.90).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Gilston Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.26.

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. Gilston Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.13.


Gilston Group  (HKSE:02011) 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.

Gilston 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.

Gilston 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.


Gilston Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Gilston Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gilston 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.

Gilston Group Days Inventory Chart

Gilston Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Gilston Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:02011 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Gilston 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.


Gilston Group Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gilston Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:02011
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Gilston Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Gilston Group'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
=( (36.393 + 9.936) / 2 ) / 174.18*365
=23.1645 / 174.18*365
=48.54

Gilston Group'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
=( (38.411 + 9.936) / 2 ) / 78.914*365 / 2
=24.1735 / 78.914*365 / 2
=55.90

* 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 55.90 mean?
Gilston Group (HKSE:02011) has a Days Inventory of 55.90 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Gilston Group and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 68.31. Over the past decade, Gilston Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 48.54 to 82.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Gilston Group ranks #177 out of 1007 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Gilston Group's Days Inventory too high?
Gilston Group's current Days Inventory of 55.90 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 68.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.54 to a high of 82.36. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. Gilston Group's value of 55.90 is 57.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gilston Group ranks #177 out of 1007 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gilston Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gilston Group's Days Inventory compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gilston Group ranks #177 out of 1007 companies for Days Inventory. This places Gilston Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. Gilston Group's value of 55.90 is 57.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Gilston Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 48.54 to 82.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.31 vs. the industry median of 132.75, Gilston 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 132.75, based on 1,007 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. Gilston Group's current Days Inventory of 55.90 is 57.9% 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 Gilston Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 132.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gilston Group's current Days Inventory is 55.90, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 68.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gilston Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gilston Group (HKSE:02011) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.94, compared to a current price of HK$1.35 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 55.90, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 68.31 and 57.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 132.75. Gilston Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Gilston Group (HKSE:02011), the current Days Inventory is 55.90 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 Gilston Group (HKSE:02011) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gilston Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.35 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.94. GuruFocus considers Gilston Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02011:

  • Days Inventory: 55.90 (18% below median its 10-year median of 68.31)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.94 vs. price of HK$1.35 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#177 of 1007)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02011 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gilston Group Business Description

Address Nine Queen’s Road Central, Suite 10A and 10B, 15th Floor, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Gilston Group Ltd specializes in zipper design, development, production and sale. It is providing high-quality zipper products and zipper-based overall solutions for customers. The company operates in two reportable segments: Manufacture and Sales of Zippers, and Property Investment and Provision of Property Management Services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Manufacture and Sales of the Zippers segment. Geographically, Mainland China contributes the majority of company's revenue.
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