CSSC Science & Technology Co (SHSE:600072) Days Inventory: 213.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 55% Above Median

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SHSE:600072 CSSC Science & Technology Co Ltd SHSE:600072
52 GF Score
Price ¥8.07
GF Value ¥12.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is CSSC Science & Technology Co Days Inventory?

CSSC Science & Technology Co SHSE:600072 -2.30% 52 Days Inventory is 213.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 137.44. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600072 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥12.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,485 Construction companies, CSSC Science & Technology Co ranks worse than 78.18% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). CSSC Science & Technology Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4,342 Mil. CSSC Science & Technology Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,860 Mil. Hence, CSSC Science & Technology Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 213.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for CSSC Science & Technology Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600072' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 79.41   Med: 137.44   Max: 216.06
Current: 139.69

During the past 13 years, CSSC Science & Technology Co's highest Days Inventory was 216.06. The lowest was 79.41. And the median was 137.44.

SHSE:600072's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
78.18% of 1485 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 49.78 vs SHSE:600072: 139.69

CSSC Science & Technology Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (544.99) to Mar. 2026 (213.07).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. CSSC Science & Technology Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.

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. CSSC Science & Technology Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.23.


CSSC Science & Technology Co  (SHSE:600072) 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.

CSSC Science & Technology 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.

CSSC Science & Technology 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.


CSSC Science & Technology Co Days Inventory Related Terms


CSSC Science & Technology Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CSSC Science & Technology 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.

CSSC Science & Technology Co Days Inventory Chart

CSSC Science & Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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CSSC Science & Technology 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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SHSE:600072 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CSSC Science & Technology 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.


CSSC Science & Technology Co Days Inventory vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CSSC Science & Technology Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CSSC Science & Technology Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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CSSC Science & Technology Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

CSSC Science & Technology 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
=( (4665.277 + 4048.027) / 2 ) / 12354.474*365
=4356.652 / 12354.474*365
=128.71

CSSC Science & Technology 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
=( (4048.027 + 4635.815) / 2 ) / 1859.51*365 / 4
=4341.921 / 1859.51*365 / 4
=213.07

* 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 213.07 mean?
CSSC Science & Technology Co (SHSE:600072) has a Days Inventory of 213.07 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CSSC Science & Technology Co and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 137.44. Over the past decade, CSSC Science & Technology Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 79.41 to 216.06. According to the industry distribution chart, CSSC Science & Technology Co ranks #1161 out of 1485 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is CSSC Science & Technology Co's Days Inventory too high?
CSSC Science & Technology Co's current Days Inventory of 213.07 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 137.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 79.41 to a high of 216.06. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.78. CSSC Science & Technology Co's value of 213.07 is 328% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSSC Science & Technology Co ranks #1161 out of 1485 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CSSC Science & Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSSC Science & Technology Co's Days Inventory compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CSSC Science & Technology Co ranks #1161 out of 1485 companies for Days Inventory. This places CSSC Science & Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.78. CSSC Science & Technology Co's value of 213.07 is 328% above this benchmark. Historically, CSSC Science & Technology Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 79.41 to 216.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 137.44 vs. the industry median of 49.78, CSSC Science & Technology Co has consistently been above 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 49.78, based on 1,485 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. CSSC Science & Technology Co's current Days Inventory of 213.07 is 328% above 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 CSSC Science & Technology Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSSC Science & Technology Co's current Days Inventory is 213.07, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 137.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSSC Science & Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSSC Science & Technology Co (SHSE:600072) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥12.95, compared to a current price of ¥8.07 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 213.07, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 137.44 and 328% above the Construction industry median of 49.78. CSSC Science & Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 CSSC Science & Technology Co (SHSE:600072), the current Days Inventory is 213.07 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 CSSC Science & Technology Co (SHSE:600072) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSSC Science & Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥8.07 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥12.95. GuruFocus considers CSSC Science & Technology Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600072:

  • Days Inventory: 213.07 (55% above median its 10-year median of 137.44)
  • GF Value™: ¥12.95 vs. price of ¥8.07 (37.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 328% above the Construction median (#1161 of 1485)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600072 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CSSC Science & Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 600 Luban Road, 13th Floor, Jiangnan Shipbuilding Building, Shanghai, CHN, 200023
CSSC Science & Technology Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in engineering, surveying, and design services. The company's main activities include design and engineering general contracting, geological surveying and construction, engineering supervision, and land consolidation services. It also focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of marine accessories. The company operates in both domestic and international markets.
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