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Hospital of ChinaHKSE:03869 73 Days Inventory is 5.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 12.31. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03869 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Hospital of China ranks better than 87.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hospital of China's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:03869'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.98 Med: 12.31 Max: 32.43
Current: 6.98
During the past 12 years, Hospital of China's highest Days Inventory was 32.43. The lowest was 6.98. And the median was 12.31.
HKSE:03869's Days Inventory is ranked better than 87.87% of 503
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 29.2
vs HKSE:03869: 6.98
Hospital of China's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (13.20) to Dec. 2025 (5.79).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hospital of China's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 31.51.
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.
Hospital of China's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.03.
Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) 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.
Hospital of China'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.
Hospital of China'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.
Hospital of China Days Inventory Related Terms
Hospital of China Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hospital of China'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.
HKSE:03869 vs HCA, THC, EHC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Hospital of China'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.
Hospital of China Days Inventory vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Hospital of China's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hospital of China'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.
Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) has a Days Inventory of 5.79 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hospital of China and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 12.31. Over the past decade, Hospital of China's Days Inventory has ranged from 6.98 to 32.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Hospital of China ranks #61 out of 503 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Hospital of China's Days Inventory too high?
Hospital of China's current Days Inventory of 5.79 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 12.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.98 to a high of 32.43. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Inventory is 29.20. Hospital of China's value of 5.79 is 80.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hospital of China ranks #61 out of 503 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hospital of China has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hospital of China's Days Inventory compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Hospital of China ranks #61 out of 503 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hospital of China in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 29.20. Hospital of China's value of 5.79 is 80.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hospital of China's own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.98 to 32.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.31 vs. the industry median of 29.20, Hospital of China 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 29.20, based on 503 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. Hospital of China's current Days Inventory of 5.79 is 80.2% 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 Hospital of China and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 29.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hospital of China's current Days Inventory is 5.79, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 12.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hospital of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.53, compared to a current price of HK$3.40 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 5.79, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 12.31 and 80.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 29.20. Hospital of China's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Hospital of China (HKSE:03869), the current Days Inventory is 5.79 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 Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hospital of China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$3.40 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.53.
GuruFocus considers Hospital of China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03869:
Days Inventory: 5.79 (53% below median its 10-year median of 12.31)
GF Value™: HK$5.53 vs. price of HK$3.40 (38.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#61 of 503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hospital Corporation of China Ltd is an investment holding company that operates and manages hospitals in the People's Republic of China. In addition to offering hospital management services, it also provides supply chain services, other ancillary services, and sells pharmaceutical products. The company has three operating segments, namely, Hospital management services, General hospital services, and the sale of pharmaceutical products. The General Hospital services segment is the primary revenue generator for the company. All the company's revenue is generates from PRC.
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