China International Holdings (SGX:BEH) Days Inventory: 17.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is China International Holdings Days Inventory?

China International Holdings SGX:BEH Days Inventory is 17.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 18.16. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, China International Holdings ranks better than 67.04% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China International Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$0.46 Mil. China International Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$2.38 Mil. Hence, China International Holdings's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.44.

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

SGX:BEH' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.68   Med: 18.16   Max: 48.57
Current: 12.61

During the past 13 years, China International Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 48.57. The lowest was 8.68. And the median was 18.16.

SGX:BEH's Days Inventory is ranked better than
67.04% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.99 vs SGX:BEH: 12.61

China International Holdings's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (21.63) to Mar. 2026 (17.44).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China International Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.23.

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 International Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.


China International Holdings  (SGX:BEH) 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 International Holdings'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 International Holdings'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 International Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


China International Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China International Holdings'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 International Holdings Days Inventory Chart

China International Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.35 14.43 18.09 18.23 17.09

China International Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 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 21.63 19.39 15.56 6.64 17.44

SGX:BEH vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China International Holdings'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 International Holdings Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China International Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China International Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.



China International Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

China International Holdings'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
=( (0.543 + 0.472) / 2 ) / 10.841*365
=0.5075 / 10.841*365
=17.09

China International Holdings'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
=( (0.472 + 0.439) / 2 ) / 2.383*365 / 4
=0.4555 / 2.383*365 / 4
=17.44

* 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 17.44 mean?
China International Holdings (SGX:BEH) has a Days Inventory of 17.44 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China International Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.16. Over the past decade, China International Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 8.68 to 48.57. According to the industry distribution chart, China International Holdings ranks #148 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is China International Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
China International Holdings' current Days Inventory of 17.44 is near median its 10-year median of 18.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.68 to a high of 48.57. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.99. China International Holdings' value of 17.44 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China International Holdings ranks #148 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does China International Holdings' Days Inventory compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China International Holdings ranks #148 out of 449 companies for Days Inventory. This puts China International Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.99. China International Holdings' value of 17.44 is 24.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China International Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.68 to 48.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.16 vs. the industry median of 22.99, China International Holdings 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 - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.99, based on 449 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 International Holdings's current Days Inventory of 17.44 is 24.1% 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 International Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China International Holdings's current Days Inventory is 17.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Holdings (SGX:BEH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.07, compared to a current price of S$0.03 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 17.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.16 and 24.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.99. 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 International Holdings (SGX:BEH), the current Days Inventory is 17.44 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.

China International Holdings Business Description

Address 317-319 Des Voeux Road Central, Room 1306, 13th Floor, Kai Tak Commercial Building, Hong Kong, HKG
China International Holdings Ltd is an integrated water supply company, wastewater treatment as well as managing a real estate portfolio. It is involved in the processing of raw water and reclaimed water and the distribution of treated water for industrial and domestic. Its operating segment includes Water supply services; Land development and others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Water supply services segment. Its Water supply services segment is engaged in the construction of water pipelines and the supply of gray water wastewater treatment service. Company operates in PRC and Hong Kong, majority of revenue from PRC.