Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) Days Inventory: 21.61 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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SHSE:600163 Zhongmin Energy Co Ltd SHSE:600163
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What is Zhongmin Energy Co Days Inventory?

Zhongmin Energy Co SHSE:600163 +4.13% 73 Days Inventory is 21.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 19.51. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600163 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 334 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks better than 58.08% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Zhongmin Energy Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥41 Mil. Zhongmin Energy Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥172 Mil. Hence, Zhongmin Energy Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.61.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zhongmin Energy Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600163' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.88   Med: 19.51   Max: 23.91
Current: 21.35

During the past 13 years, Zhongmin Energy Co's highest Days Inventory was 23.91. The lowest was 16.88. And the median was 19.51.

SHSE:600163's Days Inventory is ranked better than
58.08% of 334 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 27.9 vs SHSE:600163: 21.35

Zhongmin Energy Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (25.67) to Mar. 2026 (21.61).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Zhongmin Energy Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.22.

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. Zhongmin Energy Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.


Zhongmin Energy Co  (SHSE:600163) 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.

Zhongmin Energy 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.

Zhongmin Energy 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.


Zhongmin Energy Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Zhongmin Energy Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhongmin Energy 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.

Zhongmin Energy Co Days Inventory Chart

Zhongmin Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Zhongmin Energy 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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Zhongmin Energy Co Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Zhongmin Energy 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.


Zhongmin Energy Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Zhongmin Energy Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zhongmin Energy Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Zhongmin Energy Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Zhongmin Energy 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
=( (44.862 + 41.163) / 2 ) / 732.914*365
=43.0125 / 732.914*365
=21.42

Zhongmin Energy 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
=( (41.163 + 40.367) / 2 ) / 172.123*365 / 4
=40.765 / 172.123*365 / 4
=21.61

* 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 21.61 mean?
Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) has a Days Inventory of 21.61 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Zhongmin Energy Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 19.51. Over the past decade, Zhongmin Energy Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.88 to 23.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks #140 out of 334 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Zhongmin Energy Co's Days Inventory too high?
Zhongmin Energy Co's current Days Inventory of 21.61 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 19.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.88 to a high of 23.91. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Inventory is 27.90. Zhongmin Energy Co's value of 21.61 is 22.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks #140 out of 334 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhongmin Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhongmin Energy Co's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Zhongmin Energy Co ranks #140 out of 334 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Zhongmin Energy Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 27.90. Zhongmin Energy Co's value of 21.61 is 22.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Zhongmin Energy Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.88 to 23.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.51 vs. the industry median of 27.90, Zhongmin Energy 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 27.90, based on 334 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. Zhongmin Energy Co's current Days Inventory of 21.61 is 22.5% 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 Zhongmin Energy Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Inventory is 27.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhongmin Energy Co's current Days Inventory is 21.61, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 19.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhongmin Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.25, compared to a current price of ¥5.30 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 21.61, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 19.51 and 22.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 27.90. Zhongmin Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163), the current Days Inventory is 21.61 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 Zhongmin Energy Co (SHSE:600163) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongmin Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥5.30 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.25. GuruFocus considers Zhongmin Energy Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600163:

  • Days Inventory: 21.61 (11% above median its 10-year median of 19.51)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.25 vs. price of ¥5.30 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#140 of 334)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zhongmin Energy Co Business Description

Address No. 210, Wusi Road, 22nd Floor, International Building, Fujian Province, Fuzhou, CHN, 3500003
Zhongmin Energy Co Ltd focuses on the development and construction of power generation projects in China. The company's business scope comprises of wind power generation, investment in the energy industry, power production, electrical installation, engineering consulting, construction materials, sales of mechanical and electrical equipment, machinery and equipment rental. It is mainly focused on the development and construction of wind, solar and other clean energy sources.
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