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Hangzhou Iron & Steel CoSHSE:600126 -2.37%69 Days Inventory is 50.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 27.08. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600126 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co ranks better than 86.77% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.82.
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.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600126) 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.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel 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.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel 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.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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:600126 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hangzhou Iron & Steel 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.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co'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.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600126) has a Days Inventory of 50.10 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 27.08. Over the past decade, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 21.22 to 38.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co ranks #77 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 50.10 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 27.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.22 to a high of 38.01. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's value of 50.10 is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co ranks #77 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co ranks #77 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's value of 50.10 is 42.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 21.22 to 38.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.08 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Hangzhou Iron & Steel 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 a Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 50.10 is 42.1% 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 Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory is 50.10, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 27.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600126) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.69, compared to a current price of ¥6.58 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 50.10, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 27.08 and 42.1% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600126), the current Days Inventory is 50.10 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 Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600126) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.58 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.69.
GuruFocus considers Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600126:
Days Inventory: 50.10 (85% above median its 10-year median of 27.08)
GF Value™: ¥5.69 vs. price of ¥6.58 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% below the Steel median (#77 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600126 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hangzhou Iron & Steel Co Ltd is a China-based company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel products. Through its subsidiaries, the company produces hot-rolled coils and its products are carbon structural steels, low-alloy structural steels, cold-rolled or deep-drawn low-carbon steels, pipeline steels, automotive structural steels, container steels, shipbuilding steels, bridge steels, diamond plates, and other steels. The company is also engaged in providing environmental protection services, including sewage treatment services.
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