China Television Media (SHSE:600088) Days Inventory: 76.66 (As of Mar. 2026) — 448% Above Median

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SHSE:600088 China Television Media Ltd SHSE:600088
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What is China Television Media Days Inventory?

China Television Media SHSE:600088 +2.13% 52 Days Inventory is 76.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 448% above its 10-year median of 14.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600088 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, China Television Media ranks worse than 59.1% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Television Media's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥76 Mil. China Television Media's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥90 Mil. Hence, China Television Media's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.66.

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

SHSE:600088' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.45   Med: 14   Max: 75.62
Current: 44.76

During the past 13 years, China Television Media's highest Days Inventory was 75.62. The lowest was 10.45. And the median was 14.00.

SHSE:600088's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
59.1% of 665 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.7 vs SHSE:600088: 44.76

China Television Media's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (74.57) to Mar. 2026 (76.66). It might indicate that China Television Media's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China Television Media's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.19.

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 Television Media's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.


China Television Media  (SHSE:600088) 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 Television Media'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 Television Media'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 Television Media Days Inventory Related Terms


China Television Media Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Television Media'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 Television Media Days Inventory Chart

China Television Media Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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China Television Media 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:600088 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, China Television Media'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 Television Media Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Television Media's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Television Media's Days Inventory falls into.


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China Television Media Days Inventory Calculation

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

China Television Media'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
=( (28.359 + 39.207) / 2 ) / 911.538*365
=33.783 / 911.538*365
=13.53

China Television Media'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
=( (39.207 + 111.885) / 2 ) / 89.924*365 / 4
=75.546 / 89.924*365 / 4
=76.66

* 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 76.66 mean?
China Television Media (SHSE:600088) has a Days Inventory of 76.66 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Television Media and its competitors. This is 448% above median its historical median of 14.00. Over the past decade, China Television Media's Days Inventory has ranged from 10.45 to 75.62. According to the industry distribution chart, China Television Media ranks #393 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is China Television Media's Days Inventory too high?
China Television Media's current Days Inventory of 76.66 is 448% above median its 10-year median of 14.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.45 to a high of 75.62. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. China Television Media's value of 76.66 is 167.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Television Media ranks #393 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Television Media has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Television Media's Days Inventory compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Television Media ranks #393 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Television Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. China Television Media's value of 76.66 is 167.1% above this benchmark. Historically, China Television Media's own Days Inventory has ranged from 10.45 to 75.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.00 vs. the industry median of 28.70, China Television Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.70, based on 665 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 Television Media's current Days Inventory of 76.66 is 167.1% 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 China Television Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Television Media's current Days Inventory is 76.66, which is 448% above median its own 10-year median of 14.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Television Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Television Media (SHSE:600088) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.39, compared to a current price of ¥11.49 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 76.66, which is 448% above median its 10-year median of 14.00 and 167.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.70. China Television Media's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 China Television Media (SHSE:600088), the current Days Inventory is 76.66 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 China Television Media (SHSE:600088) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Television Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥11.49 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.39. GuruFocus considers China Television Media to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600088:

  • Days Inventory: 76.66 (448% above median its 10-year median of 14.00)
  • GF Value™: ¥15.39 vs. price of ¥11.49 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 167.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#393 of 665)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600088 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Television Media Business Description

Address No. 450 Fushan Road, 17F, Pudong, Shanghai, Shanghai, CHN, 200122
China Television Media Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the movies and televisions (TVs) businesses. The movies and TV-related businesses mainly include the development and operations of movies and TV bases, the producing and publishing of movies and TV dramas, among others. The company is also involved in the advertising businesses, as well as the movies and TV bases tourism businesses. The company is also engaged in the provision of related technology services through its subsidiaries.
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