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BAIC Foton Motor CoSHSE:600166 +1.95%70 Days Inventory is 50.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 42.77. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600166 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Vehicles & Parts companies, BAIC Foton Motor Co ranks better than 79.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BAIC Foton Motor Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600166'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.14 Med: 42.77 Max: 56.18
Current: 46.88
During the past 13 years, BAIC Foton Motor Co's highest Days Inventory was 56.18. The lowest was 24.14. And the median was 42.77.
SHSE:600166's Days Inventory is ranked better than 79.63% of 1291
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.33
vs SHSE:600166: 46.88
BAIC Foton Motor Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (47.19) to Mar. 2026 (50.85).
It might indicate that BAIC Foton Motor Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
BAIC Foton Motor Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.79.
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.
BAIC Foton Motor Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.
BAIC Foton Motor Co (SHSE:600166) 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.
BAIC Foton Motor 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.
BAIC Foton Motor 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.
BAIC Foton Motor Co Days Inventory Related Terms
BAIC Foton Motor Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BAIC Foton Motor 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.
SHSE:600166 vs TSLA, GM, F: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, BAIC Foton Motor 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.
BAIC Foton Motor Co Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BAIC Foton Motor Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAIC Foton Motor 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.
BAIC Foton Motor Co (SHSE:600166) has a Days Inventory of 50.85 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on BAIC Foton Motor Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 42.77. Over the past decade, BAIC Foton Motor Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 24.14 to 56.18. According to the industry distribution chart, BAIC Foton Motor Co ranks #263 out of 1291 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is BAIC Foton Motor Co's Days Inventory too high?
BAIC Foton Motor Co's current Days Inventory of 50.85 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 42.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.14 to a high of 56.18. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. BAIC Foton Motor Co's value of 50.85 is 36.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAIC Foton Motor Co ranks #263 out of 1291 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BAIC Foton Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAIC Foton Motor Co's Days Inventory compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BAIC Foton Motor Co ranks #263 out of 1291 companies for Days Inventory. This places BAIC Foton Motor Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. BAIC Foton Motor Co's value of 50.85 is 36.7% below this benchmark. Historically, BAIC Foton Motor Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 24.14 to 56.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.77 vs. the industry median of 80.33, BAIC Foton Motor 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.33, based on 1,291 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. BAIC Foton Motor Co's current Days Inventory of 50.85 is 36.7% 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 BAIC Foton Motor Co 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. BAIC Foton Motor Co's current Days Inventory is 50.85, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 42.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAIC Foton Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAIC Foton Motor Co (SHSE:600166) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.32, compared to a current price of ¥3.13 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 50.85, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 42.77 and 36.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.33. BAIC Foton Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 BAIC Foton Motor Co (SHSE:600166), the current Days Inventory is 50.85 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 BAIC Foton Motor Co (SHSE:600166) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAIC Foton Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.13 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.32.
GuruFocus considers BAIC Foton Motor Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600166:
Days Inventory: 50.85 (19% above median its 10-year median of 42.77)
GF Value™: ¥3.32 vs. price of ¥3.13 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#263 of 1291)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600166 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAIC Foton Motor Co Ltd, formerly known as Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd, is a China-based company engages in the manufacture and sale of automobiles. Its products include medium and heavy-duty trucks, light-duty trucks, such as tractors, dumpers, and flatbeds as well as vans, pickups, buses, and construction machinery vehicles. The company also offers Total Care, a care service to authorized dealers; and warranty services. It mainly sells its products under the name of AUMAN, AUV, and OLLIN.
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