CNOOCMEX:883N 79 Days Inventory is 9.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 25.07. GuruFocus rates MEX:883N with a GF Score™ of 79/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, CNOOC ranks better than 67.74% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). CNOOC's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN15,038.49 Mil. CNOOC's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN148,291.43 Mil.
Hence, CNOOC's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for CNOOC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:883N'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.76 Med: 25.07 Max: 37.66
Current: 15.71
During the past 13 years, CNOOC's highest Days Inventory was 37.66. The lowest was 14.76. And the median was 25.07.
MEX:883N's Days Inventory is ranked better than 67.74% of 685
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31.01
vs MEX:883N: 15.71
CNOOC's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (10.95) to Mar. 2026 (9.25).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CNOOC's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.86.
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.
CNOOC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.
CNOOC (MEX:883N) 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.
CNOOC'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.
CNOOC'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.
CNOOC Days Inventory Related Terms
CNOOC Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CNOOC'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.
MEX:883N vs COP, EOG, OXY: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, CNOOC'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.
CNOOC Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CNOOC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CNOOC'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.
CNOOC (MEX:883N) has a Days Inventory of 9.25 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CNOOC and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 25.07. Over the past decade, CNOOC's Days Inventory has ranged from 14.76 to 37.66. According to the industry distribution chart, CNOOC ranks #221 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is CNOOC's Days Inventory too high?
CNOOC's current Days Inventory of 9.25 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 25.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.76 to a high of 37.66. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. CNOOC's value of 9.25 is 70.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CNOOC ranks #221 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CNOOC has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CNOOC's Days Inventory compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CNOOC ranks #221 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This puts CNOOC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. CNOOC's value of 9.25 is 70.2% below this benchmark. Historically, CNOOC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 14.76 to 37.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.07 vs. the industry median of 31.01, CNOOC 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.01, based on 685 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. CNOOC's current Days Inventory of 9.25 is 70.2% 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 CNOOC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CNOOC's current Days Inventory is 9.25, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 25.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CNOOC stock overvalued right now?
CNOOC (MEX:883N) has a current Days Inventory of 9.25. The current Days Inventory is 9.25, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 25.07 and 70.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.01. CNOOC's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CNOOC (MEX:883N), the current Days Inventory is 9.25 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.
CNOOC is China's main offshore oil and gas exploration and production company. Through its parent company, it has exclusive rights to partner with foreign companies in offshore China projects. Net production for 2025 reached 777.3 million barrels of oil equivalent (77.2% oil), and year-end proven reserves were 7.77 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Assets outside China make up around 30.9% of production.
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