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SAIC MotorSHSE:600104 -1.24%62 Days Inventory is 61.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 33.92. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600104 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥13.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Vehicles & Parts companies, SAIC Motor ranks better than 78.22% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). SAIC Motor's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥81,075 Mil. SAIC Motor's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥120,751 Mil.
Hence, SAIC Motor's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 61.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for SAIC Motor's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600104'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.85 Med: 33.92 Max: 57.68
Current: 49.12
During the past 13 years, SAIC Motor's highest Days Inventory was 57.68. The lowest was 20.85. And the median was 33.92.
SHSE:600104's Days Inventory is ranked better than 78.22% of 1290
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.33
vs SHSE:600104: 49.12
SAIC Motor's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (54.54) to Mar. 2026 (61.27).
It might indicate that SAIC Motor's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
SAIC Motor's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.49.
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.
SAIC Motor's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.
SAIC Motor (SHSE:600104) 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.
SAIC Motor'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.
SAIC Motor'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.
SAIC Motor Days Inventory Related Terms
SAIC Motor Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SAIC Motor'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.
SHSE:600104 vs TSLA, GM, F: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, SAIC Motor'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.
SAIC Motor Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SAIC Motor's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SAIC Motor'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.
SAIC Motor (SHSE:600104) has a Days Inventory of 61.27 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SAIC Motor and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 33.92. Over the past decade, SAIC Motor's Days Inventory has ranged from 20.85 to 57.68. According to the industry distribution chart, SAIC Motor ranks #281 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is SAIC Motor's Days Inventory too high?
SAIC Motor's current Days Inventory of 61.27 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 33.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.85 to a high of 57.68. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. SAIC Motor's value of 61.27 is 23.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAIC Motor ranks #281 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SAIC Motor has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAIC Motor's Days Inventory compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, SAIC Motor ranks #281 out of 1290 companies for Days Inventory. This places SAIC Motor in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. SAIC Motor's value of 61.27 is 23.7% below this benchmark. Historically, SAIC Motor's own Days Inventory has ranged from 20.85 to 57.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.92 vs. the industry median of 80.33, SAIC Motor 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.33, based on 1,290 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. SAIC Motor's current Days Inventory of 61.27 is 23.7% 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 SAIC Motor and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAIC Motor's current Days Inventory is 61.27, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 33.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAIC Motor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAIC Motor (SHSE:600104) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥13.95, compared to a current price of ¥10.39 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 61.27, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 33.92 and 23.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.33. SAIC Motor's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 SAIC Motor (SHSE:600104), the current Days Inventory is 61.27 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 SAIC Motor (SHSE:600104) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAIC Motor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.39 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.95.
GuruFocus considers SAIC Motor to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600104:
Days Inventory: 61.27 (81% above median its 10-year median of 33.92)
GF Value™: ¥13.95 vs. price of ¥10.39 (25.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#281 of 1290)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600104 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SAIC Motor Corp Ltd builds and sells passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The company operates its business through two segments: the Vehicle and Parts Segment and the Financial Services Segment. The Vehicle and Parts segment focuses on the manufacturing and sale of automobiles and components. The Financial Services segment is engaged in offering various financial solutions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Vehicle and Parts Segment.
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