Anhui Quanchai Engine Co (SHSE:600218) Days Inventory: 57.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median

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SHSE:600218 Anhui Quanchai Engine Co Ltd SHSE:600218
61 GF Score
Price ¥7.24
GF Value ¥8.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Anhui Quanchai Engine Co Days Inventory?

Anhui Quanchai Engine Co SHSE:600218 -0.14% 61 Days Inventory is 57.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 67.97. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600218 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Vehicles & Parts companies, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co ranks better than 59.22% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥741 Mil. Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,172 Mil. Hence, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.68.

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

SHSE:600218' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.91   Med: 67.97   Max: 98.32
Current: 69.97

During the past 13 years, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's highest Days Inventory was 98.32. The lowest was 45.91. And the median was 67.97.

SHSE:600218's Days Inventory is ranked better than
59.22% of 1290 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.33 vs SHSE:600218: 69.97

Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (69.69) to Mar. 2026 (57.68).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58.

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. Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.


Anhui Quanchai Engine Co  (SHSE:600218) 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.

Anhui Quanchai Engine 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.

Anhui Quanchai Engine 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.


Anhui Quanchai Engine Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Anhui Quanchai Engine Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Anhui Quanchai Engine 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.

Anhui Quanchai Engine Co Days Inventory Chart

Anhui Quanchai Engine Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Anhui Quanchai Engine 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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SHSE:600218 vs ORLY, AZO: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Anhui Quanchai Engine 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.


Anhui Quanchai Engine Co Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Anhui Quanchai Engine Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Anhui Quanchai Engine 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
=( (932.46 + 791.459) / 2 ) / 3985.903*365
=861.9595 / 3985.903*365
=78.93

Anhui Quanchai Engine 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
=( (791.459 + 689.627) / 2 ) / 1171.555*365 / 4
=740.543 / 1171.555*365 / 4
=57.68

* 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 57.68 mean?
Anhui Quanchai Engine Co (SHSE:600218) has a Days Inventory of 57.68 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Anhui Quanchai Engine Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 67.97. Over the past decade, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 45.91 to 98.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co ranks #526 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's Days Inventory too high?
Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's current Days Inventory of 57.68 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 67.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.91 to a high of 98.32. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's value of 57.68 is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co ranks #526 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's Days Inventory compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co ranks #526 out of 1290 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Anhui Quanchai Engine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's value of 57.68 is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 45.91 to 98.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.97 vs. the industry median of 80.33, Anhui Quanchai Engine 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 1,290 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. Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's current Days Inventory of 57.68 is 28.2% 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 Anhui Quanchai Engine 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. Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's current Days Inventory is 57.68, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 67.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anhui Quanchai Engine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co (SHSE:600218) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.61, compared to a current price of ¥7.24 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 57.68, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 67.97 and 28.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.33. Anhui Quanchai Engine Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Anhui Quanchai Engine Co (SHSE:600218), the current Days Inventory is 57.68 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 Anhui Quanchai Engine Co (SHSE:600218) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anhui Quanchai Engine Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥7.24 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.61. GuruFocus considers Anhui Quanchai Engine Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600218:

  • Days Inventory: 57.68 (15% below median its 10-year median of 67.97)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.61 vs. price of ¥7.24 (15.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#526 of 1290)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Anhui Quanchai Engine Co Business Description

Address No. 788 Wujingtun Road, Anhui Province, Quanjiao, CHN, 239500
Anhui Quanchai Engine Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of small power multi-cylinder and single cylinder diesel engines in China. The company's engine, with power range of 15 to 380 hp is widely used in automobile, forklift, agricultural equipment, construction machinery and others.
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