Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) Days Inventory: 2.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Below Median

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HKSE:08448 Universe Printshop Holdings Ltd HKSE:08448
34 GF Score
Price HK$0.89
GF Value HK$0.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Universe Printshop Holdings Days Inventory?

Universe Printshop Holdings HKSE:08448 34 Days Inventory is 2.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 10.93. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08448 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 Business Services companies, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks better than 86.92% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Universe Printshop Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$0.8 Mil. Universe Printshop Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$51.6 Mil. Hence, Universe Printshop Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.72.

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

HKSE:08448' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34   Med: 10.93   Max: 14.85
Current: 1.47

During the past 11 years, Universe Printshop Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 14.85. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 10.93.

HKSE:08448's Days Inventory is ranked better than
86.92% of 673 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.13 vs HKSE:08448: 1.47

Universe Printshop Holdings's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (25.72) to Mar. 2026 (2.72).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Universe Printshop Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.20.

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. Universe Printshop Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.


Universe Printshop Holdings  (HKSE:08448) 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.

Universe Printshop Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 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.

Universe Printshop Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 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.


Universe Printshop Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


Universe Printshop Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universe Printshop 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.

Universe Printshop Holdings Days Inventory Chart

Universe Printshop Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Universe Printshop Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:08448 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Universe Printshop 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.


Universe Printshop Holdings Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Universe Printshop Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:08448
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Universe Printshop Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

Universe Printshop Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0.196 + 1.267) / 2 ) / 142.846*365
=0.7315 / 142.846*365
=1.87

Universe Printshop Holdings's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0.268 + 1.267) / 2 ) / 51.575*365 / 2
=0.7675 / 51.575*365 / 2
=2.72

* 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 2.72 mean?
Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) has a Days Inventory of 2.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Universe Printshop Holdings and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 10.93. Over the past decade, Universe Printshop Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 1.34 to 14.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #88 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Universe Printshop Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Universe Printshop Holdings' current Days Inventory of 2.72 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 10.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 14.85. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.13. Universe Printshop Holdings' value of 2.72 is 89.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #88 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universe Printshop Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universe Printshop Holdings' Days Inventory compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #88 out of 673 companies for Days Inventory. This places Universe Printshop Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.13. Universe Printshop Holdings' value of 2.72 is 89.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Universe Printshop Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.34 to 14.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.93 vs. the industry median of 25.13, Universe Printshop 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.13, based on 673 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. Universe Printshop Holdings's current Days Inventory of 2.72 is 89.2% 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 Universe Printshop Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universe Printshop Holdings's current Days Inventory is 2.72, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 10.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Printshop Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.44, compared to a current price of HK$0.89 — trading 102.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 2.72, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 10.93 and 89.2% below the Business Services industry median of 25.13. Universe Printshop Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448), the current Days Inventory is 2.72 as of Mar. 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.

Is Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Printshop Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.89 is trading 102.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.44. GuruFocus considers Universe Printshop Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08448:

  • Days Inventory: 2.72 (75% below median its 10-year median of 10.93)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.44 vs. price of HK$0.89 (102.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.2% below the Business Services median (#88 of 673)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08448 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universe Printshop Holdings Business Description

Address No. 611-619 Castle Peak Road, Unit D, 8th Floor, Southeast Industrial Building, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Universe Printshop Holdings Ltd is engaged in provision of general printing services and trading of printing products. Its services include offset printing, ink-jet printing, toner-based digital printing and Other printing related products It also provides services to the customers, which include the production of other printing-related products such as pre-ink stamps, plastic name cards, printed eco-bags, and printed plastic folders. It operates through two segments: Provision of general printing services, and Trading of printing equipment and consumables. All of its revenue come from Hong Kong, from the Provision of general printing services.
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