MLLUY (Metallurgical of China) Days Inventory: 18.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 69% Below Median


MLLUY Metallurgical Corp of China Ltd MLLUY
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GF Value $3.52
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What is Metallurgical of China Days Inventory?

Metallurgical of China MLLUY 66 Days Inventory is 18.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 59.68. GuruFocus rates MLLUY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,481 Construction companies, Metallurgical of China ranks better than 50.78% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Metallurgical of China's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,517 Mil. Metallurgical of China's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,228 Mil. Hence, Metallurgical of China's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.79.

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

MLLUY' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.69   Med: 59.68   Max: 226.49
Current: 48.34

During the past 13 years, Metallurgical of China's highest Days Inventory was 226.49. The lowest was 40.69. And the median was 59.68.

MLLUY's Days Inventory is ranked better than
50.78% of 1481 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 50.36 vs MLLUY: 48.34

Metallurgical of China's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (61.27) to Mar. 2026 (18.79).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Metallurgical of China's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.86.

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. Metallurgical of China's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.


Metallurgical of China  (OTCPK:MLLUY) 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.

Metallurgical of China'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.

Metallurgical of China'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.


Metallurgical of China Days Inventory Related Terms


Metallurgical of China Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metallurgical of China'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.

Metallurgical of China Days Inventory Chart

Metallurgical of China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Metallurgical of China 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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MLLUY vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Metallurgical of China'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.


Metallurgical of China Days Inventory vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Metallurgical of China's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metallurgical of China's Days Inventory falls into.


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Metallurgical of China Days Inventory Calculation

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

Metallurgical of China'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
=( (10382.674 + 2227.319) / 2 ) / 58133.491*365
=6304.9965 / 58133.491*365
=39.59

Metallurgical of China'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
=( (2227.319 + 2807.173) / 2 ) / 12227.554*365 / 4
=2517.246 / 12227.554*365 / 4
=18.79

* 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 18.79 mean?
Metallurgical of China (MLLUY) has a Days Inventory of 18.79 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Metallurgical of China and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 59.68. Over the past decade, Metallurgical of China's Days Inventory has ranged from 40.69 to 226.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #729 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Metallurgical of China's Days Inventory too high?
Metallurgical of China's current Days Inventory of 18.79 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 59.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.69 to a high of 226.49. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 50.36. Metallurgical of China's value of 18.79 is 62.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #729 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metallurgical of China has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metallurgical of China's Days Inventory compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #729 out of 1481 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Metallurgical of China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 50.36. Metallurgical of China's value of 18.79 is 62.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Metallurgical of China's own Days Inventory has ranged from 40.69 to 226.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.68 vs. the industry median of 50.36, Metallurgical of China 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 50.36, based on 1,481 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. Metallurgical of China's current Days Inventory of 18.79 is 62.7% 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 Metallurgical of China and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 50.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metallurgical of China's current Days Inventory is 18.79, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 59.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metallurgical of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallurgical of China (MLLUY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.52, compared to a current price of $3.56 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 18.79, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 59.68 and 62.7% below the Construction industry median of 50.36. Metallurgical of China's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Metallurgical of China (MLLUY), the current Days Inventory is 18.79 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 Metallurgical of China (MLLUY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallurgical of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.56 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.52. GuruFocus considers Metallurgical of China to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MLLUY:

  • Days Inventory: 18.79 (69% below median its 10-year median of 59.68)
  • GF Value™: $3.52 vs. price of $3.56 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.7% below the Construction median (#729 of 1481)

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


Metallurgical of China Business Description

Address 28, Shuguang Xili, MCC Tower, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100028
Metallurgical Corp of China Ltd is a metallurgical engineering and construction group operating mainly in China. Its core activities include providing engineering, construction, and operational services for the iron and steel and non-ferrous metallurgy projects. The Group is also engaged in industrial construction across sectors such as electronics, precision manufacturing, light industry, petrochemicals, and power engineering, among others. Additionally, it undertakes capital construction projects, delivering full life-cycle services for urban renewal, residential, commercial, and office developments, infrastructure construction, and smart city development. The Group's reporting business segments are: Engineering Contracting, which generates the maximum revenue, and Featured Businesses.
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