Hongli GroupHLP +31.93%36 Days Inventory is 56.97 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 70.90. GuruFocus rates HLP with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Hongli Group ranks better than 66.84% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hongli Group's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.16 Mil. Hongli Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.92 Mil.
Hence, Hongli Group's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 56.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hongli Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HLP'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.04 Med: 70.9 Max: 95.65
Current: 64.39
During the past 7 years, Hongli Group's highest Days Inventory was 95.65. The lowest was 57.04. And the median was 70.90.
HLP's Days Inventory is ranked better than 66.84% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs HLP: 64.39
Hongli Group's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (92.47) to Dec. 2025 (56.97).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hongli Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.20.
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.
Hongli Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.22.
Hongli Group (NAS:HLP) 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.
Hongli 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.
Hongli 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.
Hongli Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Hongli Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hongli 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Hongli 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.
Hongli Group Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hongli Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hongli Group's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Hongli Group (HLP) has a Days Inventory of 56.97 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hongli Group and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 70.90. Over the past decade, Hongli Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 57.04 to 95.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongli Group ranks #193 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Hongli Group's Days Inventory too high?
Hongli Group's current Days Inventory of 56.97 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 70.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.04 to a high of 95.65. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Hongli Group's value of 56.97 is 34.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hongli Group ranks #193 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hongli Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongli Group's Days Inventory compare to HUDI and ZKIN?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hongli Group ranks #193 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hongli Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Hongli Group's value of 56.97 is 34.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hongli Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 57.04 to 95.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.90 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Hongli 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Hongli Group's current Days Inventory of 56.97 is 34.2% 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 Hongli Group and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongli Group's current Days Inventory is 56.97, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 70.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongli Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongli Group (HLP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.35, compared to a current price of $0.75 — trading 113% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 56.97, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 70.90 and 34.2% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. Hongli Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 3 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 Hongli Group (HLP), the current Days Inventory is 56.97 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 Hongli Group (HLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongli Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.75 is trading 113% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.35.
GuruFocus considers Hongli Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HLP:
Days Inventory: 56.97 (20% below median its 10-year median of 70.90)
GF Value™: $0.35 vs. price of $0.75 (113% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.2% below the Steel median (#193 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hongli Group Inc is an offshore holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the cold-rolled steel profile manufacturing in China. Its main business operation focuses on the design, production, deep processing, and sales of custom-made profiles for machinery and equipment in a variety of sectors, including but not limited to mining and excavation, construction, agriculture, and transportation industries. The group operates in a single segment, which manufactures and sells agricultural machinery cab assemblies, construction machinery cab assemblies, excavator cab assemblies, and special-shaped steel pipes. It generates the majority of its reveneue from PRC.
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