IPA Investment Group JSC (HSTC:IPA) Days Inventory: 49.23 (As of Mar. 2026) — 79% Above Median

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HSTC:IPA IPA Investment Group JSC HSTC:IPA
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Price ₫15,200.00
GF Value ₫23,275.23
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What is IPA Investment Group JSC Days Inventory?

IPA Investment Group JSC HSTC:IPA 85 Days Inventory is 49.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 27.52. GuruFocus rates HSTC:IPA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫23,275.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 229 Capital Markets companies, IPA Investment Group JSC ranks better than 52.84% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). IPA Investment Group JSC's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫41,579 Mil. IPA Investment Group JSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫77,069 Mil. Hence, IPA Investment Group JSC's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.23.

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

HSTC:IPA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.15   Med: 27.52   Max: 111.05
Current: 54.08

During the past 8 years, IPA Investment Group JSC's highest Days Inventory was 111.05. The lowest was 22.15. And the median was 27.52.

HSTC:IPA's Days Inventory is ranked better than
52.84% of 229 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 63.5 vs HSTC:IPA: 54.08

IPA Investment Group JSC's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (41.12) to Mar. 2026 (49.23). It might indicate that IPA Investment Group JSC's sales slowed down.

Warning Sign:

If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. IPA Investment Group JSC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.85.

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. IPA Investment Group JSC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.


IPA Investment Group JSC  (HSTC:IPA) 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.

IPA Investment Group JSC's Inventory Turnover for the three 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.

IPA Investment Group JSC's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=41579.2755 / 124481.746
=0.33

* 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.


IPA Investment Group JSC Days Inventory Related Terms


IPA Investment Group JSC Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IPA Investment Group JSC'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.

IPA Investment Group JSC Days Inventory Chart

IPA Investment Group JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 24.08 28.96 24.80 26.08 34.01

IPA Investment Group JSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 41.12 87.51 69.95 37.74 49.23

HSTC:IPA vs MS, GS, SCHW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, IPA Investment Group JSC'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.


IPA Investment Group JSC Days Inventory vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, IPA Investment Group JSC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IPA Investment Group JSC's Days Inventory falls into.


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IPA Investment Group JSC Days Inventory Calculation

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

IPA Investment Group JSC'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
=( (24657.302 + 32115.557) / 2 ) / 304629.806*365
=28386.4295 / 304629.806*365
=34.01

IPA Investment Group JSC'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (32115.557 + 51042.994) / 2 ) / 77068.786*365 / 4
=41579.2755 / 77068.786*365 / 4
=49.23

* 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 49.23 mean?
IPA Investment Group JSC (HSTC:IPA) has a Days Inventory of 49.23 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on IPA Investment Group JSC and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 27.52. Over the past decade, IPA Investment Group JSC's Days Inventory has ranged from 22.15 to 111.05. According to the industry distribution chart, IPA Investment Group JSC ranks #108 out of 229 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is IPA Investment Group JSC's Days Inventory too high?
IPA Investment Group JSC's current Days Inventory of 49.23 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 27.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.15 to a high of 111.05. The Capital Markets industry median Days Inventory is 63.50. IPA Investment Group JSC's value of 49.23 is 22.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IPA Investment Group JSC ranks #108 out of 229 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IPA Investment Group JSC has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPA Investment Group JSC's Days Inventory compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, IPA Investment Group JSC ranks #108 out of 229 companies for Days Inventory. This puts IPA Investment Group JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 63.50. IPA Investment Group JSC's value of 49.23 is 22.5% below this benchmark. Historically, IPA Investment Group JSC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 22.15 to 111.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.52 vs. the industry median of 63.50, IPA Investment Group JSC 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Days Inventory among Capital Markets companies is 63.50, based on 229 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. IPA Investment Group JSC's current Days Inventory of 49.23 is 22.5% 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 IPA Investment Group JSC and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Days Inventory is 63.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPA Investment Group JSC's current Days Inventory is 49.23, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 27.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPA Investment Group JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPA Investment Group JSC (HSTC:IPA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫23,275.23, compared to a current price of ₫15,200.00 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 49.23, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 27.52 and 22.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 63.50. IPA Investment Group JSC's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 IPA Investment Group JSC (HSTC:IPA), the current Days Inventory is 49.23 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 IPA Investment Group JSC (HSTC:IPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPA Investment Group JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫15,200.00 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫23,275.23. GuruFocus considers IPA Investment Group JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:IPA:

  • Days Inventory: 49.23 (79% above median its 10-year median of 27.52)
  • GF Value™: ₫23,275.23 vs. price of ₫15,200.00 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.5% below the Capital Markets median (#108 of 229)

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


IPA Investment Group JSC Business Description

Address Nguyen Thuong Hien, No. 1, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi, VNM
IPA Investment Group JSC is a multi-sector investment group building and operating a business ecosystem under the Capability Bank model. It operates diversified business lines directly and/or through subsidiaries, associated companies, and enterprises within the IPA Group ecosystem in Vietnam. The Group's operating business segments are: Financial Services, Investment, Commercial electricity production, Business solutions, F&B, and Others: other services, real estate, goods, etc. The majority of its revenue is derived from its Business solutions and Commercial electricity production segments. These segments offer technology and digital solutions to businesses and engage in construction investment, power facilities development, and the trading of commercial electricity.
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