Future Data Group (HKSE:08229) Days Inventory: 2.31 (As of Dec. 2025) — 63% Below Median

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HKSE:08229 Future Data Group Ltd HKSE:08229
45 GF Score
Price HK$0.87
GF Value HK$0.36
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What is Future Data Group Days Inventory?

Future Data Group HKSE:08229 45 Days Inventory is 2.31 as of Dec. 2025, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 6.30. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08229 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,663 Software companies, Future Data Group ranks better than 81% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Future Data Group's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$2.9 Mil. Future Data Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$229.0 Mil. Hence, Future Data Group's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.31.

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

HKSE:08229' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 6.3   Max: 8.7
Current: 2.01

During the past 12 years, Future Data Group's highest Days Inventory was 8.70. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 6.30.

HKSE:08229's Days Inventory is ranked better than
81% of 1663 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.91 vs HKSE:08229: 2.01

Future Data Group's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (1.37) to Dec. 2025 (2.31). It might indicate that Future Data Group's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Future Data Group's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 79.08.

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. Future Data Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.01.


Future Data Group  (HKSE:08229) 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.

Future Data 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.

Future Data 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.


Future Data Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Future Data Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Future Data 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.

Future Data Group Days Inventory Chart

Future Data Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Future Data 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:08229 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Future Data 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.


Future Data Group Days Inventory vs Software Industry

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

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


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Future Data Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Future Data 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
=( (0.476 + 1.277) / 2 ) / 379.833*365
=0.8765 / 379.833*365
=0.84

Future Data 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
=( (4.514 + 1.277) / 2 ) / 228.985*365 / 2
=2.8955 / 228.985*365 / 2
=2.31

* 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 2.31 mean?
Future Data Group (HKSE:08229) has a Days Inventory of 2.31 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Future Data Group and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 6.30. Over the past decade, Future Data Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.84 to 8.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Future Data Group ranks #316 out of 1663 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Future Data Group's Days Inventory too high?
Future Data Group's current Days Inventory of 2.31 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 6.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 8.70. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 19.91. Future Data Group's value of 2.31 is 88.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future Data Group ranks #316 out of 1663 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Future Data Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future Data Group's Days Inventory compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Future Data Group ranks #316 out of 1663 companies for Days Inventory. This places Future Data Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 19.91. Future Data Group's value of 2.31 is 88.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Future Data Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.84 to 8.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.30 vs. the industry median of 19.91, Future Data 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 Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 19.91, based on 1,663 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. Future Data Group's current Days Inventory of 2.31 is 88.4% 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 Future Data Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 19.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future Data Group's current Days Inventory is 2.31, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 6.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future Data Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Data Group (HKSE:08229) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.36, compared to a current price of HK$0.87 — trading 140.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 2.31, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 6.30 and 88.4% below the Software industry median of 19.91. Future Data Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Future Data Group (HKSE:08229), the current Days Inventory is 2.31 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 Future Data Group (HKSE:08229) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Data Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.87 is trading 140.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.36. GuruFocus considers Future Data Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08229:

  • Days Inventory: 2.31 (63% below median its 10-year median of 6.30)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.36 vs. price of HK$0.87 (140.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.4% below the Software median (#316 of 1663)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Future Data Group Business Description

Address 150 Yeongdeungpo-ro, Units A1304 - 1310, 13th Floor, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, KOR
Future Data Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the provision of integration of systems with network connectivity, cloud computing, network security functions, and providing maintenance services. Its operating segments are System integration, and Maintenance services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the System integration segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Korea.
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