Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) Days Inventory: 1.13 (As of Dec. 2025) — 41% Below Median

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HKSE:09983 Central China New Life Ltd HKSE:09983
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What is Central China New Life Days Inventory?

Central China New Life HKSE:09983 +1.59% 68 Days Inventory is 1.13 as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09983 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Real Estate companies, Central China New Life ranks better than 96.97% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Central China New Life's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$7 Mil. Central China New Life's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1,203 Mil. Hence, Central China New Life's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for Central China New Life's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:09983' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34   Med: 1.91   Max: 2.92
Current: 1.34

During the past 9 years, Central China New Life's highest Days Inventory was 2.92. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 1.91.

HKSE:09983's Days Inventory is ranked better than
96.97% of 1320 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 678.35 vs HKSE:09983: 1.34

Central China New Life's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (1.61) to Dec. 2025 (1.13).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Central China New Life's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 161.91.

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. Central China New Life's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.01.


Central China New Life  (HKSE:09983) 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.

Central China New Life'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.

Central China New Life'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.


Central China New Life Days Inventory Related Terms


Central China New Life Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central China New Life'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.

Central China New Life Days Inventory Chart

Central China New Life Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1.98 2.92 2.40 1.91 1.48

Central China New Life Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.90 1.77 1.61 1.39 1.13

HKSE:09983 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Central China New Life'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.


Central China New Life Days Inventory vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Central China New Life's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central China New Life's Days Inventory falls into.


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Central China New Life Days Inventory Calculation

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

Central China New Life'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
=( (12.01 + 7.947) / 2 ) / 2457.463*365
=9.9785 / 2457.463*365
=1.48

Central China New Life'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
=( (6.919 + 7.947) / 2 ) / 1203.478*365 / 2
=7.433 / 1203.478*365 / 2
=1.13

* 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 1.13 mean?
Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) has a Days Inventory of 1.13 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Central China New Life and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, Central China New Life's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.34 to 2.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Central China New Life ranks #40 out of 1320 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Central China New Life's Days Inventory too high?
Central China New Life's current Days Inventory of 1.13 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 2.92. The Real Estate industry median Days Inventory is 678.35. Central China New Life's value of 1.13 is 99.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central China New Life ranks #40 out of 1320 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central China New Life has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central China New Life's Days Inventory compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Central China New Life ranks #40 out of 1320 companies for Days Inventory. This places Central China New Life in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 678.35. Central China New Life's value of 1.13 is 99.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Central China New Life's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.34 to 2.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 678.35, Central China New Life 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 Real Estate company?
The median Days Inventory among Real Estate companies is 678.35, based on 1,320 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. Central China New Life's current Days Inventory of 1.13 is 99.8% 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 Central China New Life and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Days Inventory is 678.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central China New Life's current Days Inventory is 1.13, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China New Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.28, compared to a current price of HK$0.32 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.13, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 99.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 678.35. Central China New Life's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Central China New Life (HKSE:09983), the current Days Inventory is 1.13 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 Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China New Life stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.32 is trading 75% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.28. GuruFocus considers Central China New Life to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:09983:

  • Days Inventory: 1.13 (41% below median its 10-year median of 1.91)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.28 vs. price of HK$0.32 (75% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.8% below the Real Estate median (#40 of 1320)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09983 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central China New Life Business Description

Address No. 19 Dirun Road, Room 411, 4th Floor, Building 2, Jianye Office Building, Zhengdong New District, Henan Province, Zhengzhou, CHN
Central China New Life Ltd is a property management company in central China with a geographical focus in Henan province. The revenue of the Group was generated from three main business lines: property management services; community value-added services; and value-added services to non-property owners. The company generates the majority of its revenue from property management services. The Group mainly operates its businesses in the PRC and earns substantially all of the revenue from customers in the PRC region.
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