China Primary Energy Holdings (HKSE:08117) Days Inventory: 6.83 (As of Jun. 2026) — 68% Below Median

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What is China Primary Energy Holdings Days Inventory?

China Primary Energy Holdings HKSE:08117 Days Inventory is 6.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 21.51. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 695 Oil & Gas companies, China Primary Energy Holdings ranks better than 83.6% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Primary Energy Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$3.5 Mil. China Primary Energy Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$93.7 Mil. Hence, China Primary Energy Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.83.

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

HKSE:08117' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.16   Med: 21.51   Max: 33.65
Current: 7.16

During the past 13 years, China Primary Energy Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 33.65. The lowest was 7.16. And the median was 21.51.

HKSE:08117's Days Inventory is ranked better than
83.6% of 695 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 30.78 vs HKSE:08117: 7.16

China Primary Energy Holdings's Days Inventory declined from Jun. 2025 (9.53) to Jun. 2026 (6.83).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China Primary Energy Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 26.71.

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 Primary Energy Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.03.


China Primary Energy Holdings  (HKSE:08117) 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 Primary Energy Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Jun. 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.

China Primary Energy Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 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.


China Primary Energy Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


China Primary Energy Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Primary Energy 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 Primary Energy Holdings Days Inventory Chart

China Primary Energy Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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China Primary Energy Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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HKSE:08117 vs WMB, EPD, ET: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, China Primary Energy 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 Primary Energy Holdings Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Primary Energy Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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



China Primary Energy Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

China Primary Energy 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
=( (6.299 + 3.46) / 2 ) / 164.033*365
=4.8795 / 164.033*365
=10.86

China Primary Energy Holdings's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3.46 + 3.556) / 2 ) / 93.697*365 / 2
=3.508 / 93.697*365 / 2
=6.83

* 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 6.83 mean?
China Primary Energy Holdings (HKSE:08117) has a Days Inventory of 6.83 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Primary Energy Holdings and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 21.51. Over the past decade, China Primary Energy Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 7.16 to 33.65. According to the industry distribution chart, China Primary Energy Holdings ranks #114 out of 695 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is China Primary Energy Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
China Primary Energy Holdings' current Days Inventory of 6.83 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 21.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.16 to a high of 33.65. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 30.78. China Primary Energy Holdings' value of 6.83 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Primary Energy Holdings ranks #114 out of 695 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does China Primary Energy Holdings' Days Inventory compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Primary Energy Holdings ranks #114 out of 695 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Primary Energy Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.78. China Primary Energy Holdings' value of 6.83 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, China Primary Energy Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 7.16 to 33.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.51 vs. the industry median of 30.78, China Primary Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 30.78, based on 695 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 Primary Energy Holdings's current Days Inventory of 6.83 is 77.8% 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 Primary Energy Holdings and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Primary Energy Holdings's current Days Inventory is 6.83, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 21.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Primary Energy Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Primary Energy Holdings (HKSE:08117) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.06, compared to a current price of HK$0.04 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 6.83, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 21.51 and 77.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 30.78. 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 Primary Energy Holdings (HKSE:08117), the current Days Inventory is 6.83 as of Jun. 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.

China Primary Energy Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 14 Science Museum Road, Room 518, 5th Floor, Tower B, New Mandarin Plaza, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
China Primary Energy Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in (i) the sale and distribution of natural gas; (ii) natural gas transmission services; (iii) the sale of heat and biomass gasification-related products; and (iv) property investment in the PRC. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale and distribution of natural gas.