Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) Days Inventory: 22.01 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:600098 Guangzhou Development Group Inc SHSE:600098
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Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Guangzhou Development Group Days Inventory?

Guangzhou Development Group SHSE:600098 +2.65% 81 Days Inventory is 22.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 23.15. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600098 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Other Energy Sources companies, Guangzhou Development Group ranks better than 76.47% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Guangzhou Development Group's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,586 Mil. Guangzhou Development Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥10,720 Mil. Hence, Guangzhou Development Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for Guangzhou Development Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600098' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.08   Med: 23.15   Max: 29.64
Current: 18

During the past 13 years, Guangzhou Development Group's highest Days Inventory was 29.64. The lowest was 13.08. And the median was 23.15.

SHSE:600098's Days Inventory is ranked better than
76.47% of 119 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 29.63 vs SHSE:600098: 18.00

Guangzhou Development Group's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (19.38) to Mar. 2026 (22.01). It might indicate that Guangzhou Development Group's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Guangzhou Development Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.15.

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. Guangzhou Development Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.


Guangzhou Development Group  (SHSE:600098) 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.

Guangzhou Development Group'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.

Guangzhou Development Group'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.


Guangzhou Development Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Guangzhou Development Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guangzhou Development Group'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.

Guangzhou Development Group Days Inventory Chart

Guangzhou Development Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Guangzhou Development Group 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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Guangzhou Development Group Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Guangzhou Development Group'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.


Guangzhou Development Group Days Inventory vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Guangzhou Development Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guangzhou Development Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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Guangzhou Development Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Guangzhou Development Group'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
=( (2067.432 + 2390.796) / 2 ) / 46398.94*365
=2229.114 / 46398.94*365
=17.54

Guangzhou Development Group'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
=( (2390.796 + 2781.382) / 2 ) / 10720.384*365 / 4
=2586.089 / 10720.384*365 / 4
=22.01

* 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 22.01 mean?
Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) has a Days Inventory of 22.01 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Guangzhou Development Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.15. Over the past decade, Guangzhou Development Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 13.08 to 29.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #28 out of 119 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Guangzhou Development Group's Days Inventory too high?
Guangzhou Development Group's current Days Inventory of 22.01 is near median its 10-year median of 23.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.08 to a high of 29.64. The Other Energy Sources industry median Days Inventory is 29.63. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 22.01 is 25.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #28 out of 119 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guangzhou Development Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangzhou Development Group's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #28 out of 119 companies for Days Inventory. This places Guangzhou Development Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 29.63. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 22.01 is 25.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Guangzhou Development Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 13.08 to 29.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.15 vs. the industry median of 29.63, Guangzhou Development Group 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Days Inventory among Other Energy Sources companies is 29.63, based on 119 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. Guangzhou Development Group's current Days Inventory of 22.01 is 25.7% 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 Guangzhou Development Group and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Days Inventory is 29.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangzhou Development Group's current Days Inventory is 22.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangzhou Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.08, compared to a current price of ¥6.20 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 22.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.15 and 25.7% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 29.63. Guangzhou Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098), the current Days Inventory is 22.01 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥6.20 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.08. GuruFocus considers Guangzhou Development Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600098:

  • Days Inventory: 22.01 (near median its 10-year median of 23.15)
  • GF Value™: ¥7.08 vs. price of ¥6.20 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.7% below the Other Energy Sources median (#28 of 119)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guangzhou Development Group Business Description

Address 28/F, Development Center, No. 3 Linjiang Avenue, Zhujiang Xincheng, Guangzhou, CHN
Guangzhou Development Group Incorporated is a China-based company operating in the integrated energy business. It is engaged in the investment, construction, development, and operation of electric power, coal, oil products, natural gas and new energy. The company is also involved in the energy logistics business.
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