Shandong Iron & Steel CoSHSE:600022 50 Days Inventory is 42.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 25.12. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600022 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥1.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Steel companies, Shandong Iron & Steel Co ranks better than 88.12% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Shandong Iron & Steel Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.14.
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.
Shandong Iron & Steel Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.
Shandong Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600022) 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.
Shandong Iron & Steel 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.
Shandong Iron & Steel 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.
Shandong Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Shandong Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
SHSE:600022 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shandong Iron & Steel 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.
Shandong Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shandong Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shandong Iron & Steel Co'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.
Shandong Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600022) has a Days Inventory of 42.66 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shandong Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 25.12. Over the past decade, Shandong Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 20.14 to 38.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Shandong Iron & Steel Co ranks #69 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Shandong Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory too high?
Shandong Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 42.66 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 25.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.14 to a high of 38.28. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. Shandong Iron & Steel Co's value of 42.66 is 50.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shandong Iron & Steel Co ranks #69 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shandong Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shandong Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shandong Iron & Steel Co ranks #69 out of 581 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shandong Iron & Steel Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. Shandong Iron & Steel Co's value of 42.66 is 50.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Shandong Iron & Steel Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 20.14 to 38.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.12 vs. the industry median of 86.42, Shandong Iron & Steel 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 a Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.42, based on 581 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. Shandong Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 42.66 is 50.6% 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 Shandong Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shandong Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory is 42.66, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 25.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shandong Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600022) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥1.10, compared to a current price of ¥1.27 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 42.66, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 25.12 and 50.6% below the Steel industry median of 86.42. Shandong Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 9 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 Shandong Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600022), the current Days Inventory is 42.66 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 Shandong Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600022) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥1.27 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥1.10.
GuruFocus considers Shandong Iron & Steel Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600022:
Days Inventory: 42.66 (70% above median its 10-year median of 25.12)
GF Value™: ¥1.10 vs. price of ¥1.27 (15.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.6% below the Steel median (#69 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600022 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shandong Iron & Steel Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in manufacturing and marketing steel materials. The company produces cold-formed steel, galvanized coil, composite board, hot rolled equal angle steel, hot-rolled channel steel and other products.
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