WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) Days Inventory: 5.17 (As of Oct. 2025) — 138% Above Median

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HKSE:08021 WLS Holdings Ltd HKSE:08021
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What is WLS Holdings Days Inventory?

WLS Holdings HKSE:08021 -1.18% 40 Days Inventory is 5.17 as of Oct. 2025, which is 138% above its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08021 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 101 Credit Services companies, WLS Holdings ranks better than 78.22% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). WLS Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was HK$0.40 Mil. WLS Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was HK$14.13 Mil. Hence, WLS Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was 5.17.

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

HKSE:08021' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86   Med: 2.17   Max: 5.47
Current: 5.04

During the past 13 years, WLS Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 5.47. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 2.17.

HKSE:08021's Days Inventory is ranked better than
78.22% of 101 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 56.59 vs HKSE:08021: 5.04

WLS Holdings's Days Inventory increased from Oct. 2024 (4.74) to Oct. 2025 (5.17). It might indicate that WLS Holdings's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. WLS Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was 35.33.

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. WLS Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was 0.01.


WLS Holdings  (HKSE:08021) 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.

WLS Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Oct. 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.

WLS Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Oct. 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.


WLS Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


WLS Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WLS 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.

WLS Holdings Days Inventory Chart

WLS Holdings Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Days Inventory
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WLS Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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HKSE:08021 vs V, MA, AXP: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, WLS 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.


WLS Holdings Days Inventory vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, WLS Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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WLS Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

WLS Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Apr. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Apr. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.343 + 0.465) / 2 ) / 26.969*365
=0.404 / 26.969*365
=5.47

WLS Holdings's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Oct. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Oct. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.465 + 0.335) / 2 ) / 14.132*365 / 2
=0.4 / 14.132*365 / 2
=5.17

* 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 5.17 mean?
WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) has a Days Inventory of 5.17 as of Oct. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on WLS Holdings and its competitors. This is 138% above median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, WLS Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 0.86 to 5.47. According to the industry distribution chart, WLS Holdings ranks #22 out of 101 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is WLS Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
WLS Holdings' current Days Inventory of 5.17 is 138% above median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 5.47. The Credit Services industry median Days Inventory is 56.59. WLS Holdings' value of 5.17 is 90.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WLS Holdings ranks #22 out of 101 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WLS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WLS Holdings' Days Inventory compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, WLS Holdings ranks #22 out of 101 companies for Days Inventory. This places WLS Holdings in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 56.59. WLS Holdings' value of 5.17 is 90.9% below this benchmark. Historically, WLS Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.86 to 5.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 56.59, WLS 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 Credit Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Credit Services companies is 56.59, based on 101 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. WLS Holdings's current Days Inventory of 5.17 is 90.9% 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 WLS Holdings and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 56.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WLS Holdings's current Days Inventory is 5.17, which is 138% above median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WLS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.67, compared to a current price of HK$0.17 — trading 74.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 5.17, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 90.9% below the Credit Services industry median of 56.59. WLS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021), the current Days Inventory is 5.17 as of Oct. 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 WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WLS Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.17 is trading 74.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.67. GuruFocus considers WLS Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08021:

  • Days Inventory: 5.17 (138% above median its 10-year median of 2.17)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.67 vs. price of HK$0.17 (74.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.9% below the Credit Services median (#22 of 101)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WLS Holdings Business Description

Address No.11 Yip Hing Street, Rooms 1001-1006, 10th Floor, Tower A, Southmark, Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, HKG
WLS Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in providing construction services. The Group is organized into three operating segments the provision of scaffolding, fittingout and other auxiliary services for construction and buildings work; Money lending business; and Securities investment business. The group generates a majority of the revenue from the Money lending business segment. The Group's operations are located in Hong Kong and all of the Group's revenue were derived from Hong Kong.
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