Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co (SHSE:600121) Days Inventory: 13.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 54% Below Median

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SHSE:600121 Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co Ltd SHSE:600121
53 GF Score
Price ¥3.50
GF Value ¥3.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co Days Inventory?

Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co SHSE:600121 -0.57% 53 Days Inventory is 13.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 28.10. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600121 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Other Energy Sources companies, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co ranks better than 87.39% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥95 Mil. Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥664 Mil. Hence, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600121' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.33   Med: 28.1   Max: 45.3
Current: 11.33

During the past 13 years, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's highest Days Inventory was 45.30. The lowest was 11.33. And the median was 28.10.

SHSE:600121's Days Inventory is ranked better than
87.39% of 119 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 29.63 vs SHSE:600121: 11.33

Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (10.16) to Mar. 2026 (13.03). It might indicate that Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.00.

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. Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.


Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co  (SHSE:600121) 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.

Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power 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.

Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power 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.


Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power 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.

Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co Days Inventory Chart

Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power 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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Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power 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.


Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co Days Inventory vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power 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
=( (84.923 + 108.028) / 2 ) / 3041.637*365
=96.4755 / 3041.637*365
=11.58

Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power 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
=( (108.028 + 81.611) / 2 ) / 663.809*365 / 4
=94.8195 / 663.809*365 / 4
=13.03

* 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 13.03 mean?
Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co (SHSE:600121) has a Days Inventory of 13.03 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 28.10. Over the past decade, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 11.33 to 45.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co ranks #15 out of 119 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Days Inventory too high?
Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's current Days Inventory of 13.03 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 28.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.33 to a high of 45.30. The Other Energy Sources industry median Days Inventory is 29.63. Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's value of 13.03 is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co ranks #15 out of 119 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co ranks #15 out of 119 companies for Days Inventory. This places Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 29.63. Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's value of 13.03 is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 11.33 to 45.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.10 vs. the industry median of 29.63, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power 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 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. Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's current Days Inventory of 13.03 is 56% 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 Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co 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. Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's current Days Inventory is 13.03, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 28.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co (SHSE:600121) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.18, compared to a current price of ¥3.50 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 13.03, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 28.10 and 56% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 29.63. Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co (SHSE:600121), the current Days Inventory is 13.03 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 Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co (SHSE:600121) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥3.50 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.18. GuruFocus considers Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600121:

  • Days Inventory: 13.03 (54% below median its 10-year median of 28.10)
  • GF Value™: ¥3.18 vs. price of ¥3.50 (10.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56% below the Other Energy Sources median (#15 of 119)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600121 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co Business Description

Address Number 188, Zhongyuan West Road, Zhengzhou, CHN, 450007
Zhengzhou Coal Industry & Electric Power Co Ltd is engaged in producing and selling coal in China. It offers lean coal and anthracite for use as industrial power coal. The company is also engaged in material marketing and supply, gas power generation, and rail transport businesses.
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