China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Days Inventory: 9.42 (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Above Median


LSE:CYPC China Yangtze Power Co Ltd LSE:CYPC
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What is China Yangtze Power Co Days Inventory?

China Yangtze Power Co LSE:CYPC 82 Days Inventory is 9.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 6.45. GuruFocus rates LSE:CYPC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 332 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Yangtze Power Co ranks better than 81.33% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Yangtze Power Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $120 Mil. China Yangtze Power Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,166 Mil. Hence, China Yangtze Power Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Yangtze Power Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CYPC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.31   Med: 6.45   Max: 8.97
Current: 8.59

During the past 13 years, China Yangtze Power Co's highest Days Inventory was 8.97. The lowest was 4.31. And the median was 6.45.

LSE:CYPC's Days Inventory is ranked better than
81.33% of 332 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 28.77 vs LSE:CYPC: 8.59

China Yangtze Power Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (7.38) to Mar. 2026 (9.42). It might indicate that China Yangtze Power Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China Yangtze Power Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.68.

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. China Yangtze Power Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.


China Yangtze Power Co  (LSE:CYPC) 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.

China Yangtze Power Co'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.

China Yangtze Power Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three 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.


China Yangtze Power Co Days Inventory Related Terms


China Yangtze Power Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Yangtze Power Co'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.

China Yangtze Power Co Days Inventory Chart

China Yangtze Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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China Yangtze Power Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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China Yangtze Power Co Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power Co'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.


China Yangtze Power Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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China Yangtze Power Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

China Yangtze Power Co'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
=( (88.176 + 118.781) / 2 ) / 4693.583*365
=103.4785 / 4693.583*365
=8.05

China Yangtze Power Co'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
=( (118.781 + 121.973) / 2 ) / 1165.557*365 / 4
=120.377 / 1165.557*365 / 4
=9.42

* 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 9.42 mean?
China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) has a Days Inventory of 9.42 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 6.45. Over the past decade, China Yangtze Power Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 4.31 to 8.97. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #62 out of 332 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's Days Inventory too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current Days Inventory of 9.42 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 6.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.31 to a high of 8.97. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Inventory is 28.77. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 9.42 is 67.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #62 out of 332 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #62 out of 332 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Yangtze Power Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.77. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 9.42 is 67.3% below this benchmark. Historically, China Yangtze Power Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 4.31 to 8.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.45 vs. the industry median of 28.77, China Yangtze Power Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 28.77, based on 332 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. China Yangtze Power Co's current Days Inventory of 9.42 is 67.3% 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 China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Yangtze Power Co's current Days Inventory is 9.42, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 6.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.39, compared to a current price of $41.20 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 9.42, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 6.45 and 67.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 28.77. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC), the current Days Inventory is 9.42 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $41.20 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.39. GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CYPC:

  • Days Inventory: 9.42 (46% above median its 10-year median of 6.45)
  • GF Value™: $43.39 vs. price of $41.20 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#62 of 332)

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


China Yangtze Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CYZB:Germany600900:China
Address No. 88 Sanyang Road, Jiang\'an District, Hubei Province, Wuhan City, CHN, 430014
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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