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Qingdao Citymedia CoSHSE:600229 62 Days Inventory is 120.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 114.60. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600229 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks worse than 80% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qingdao Citymedia Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600229'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.41 Med: 114.6 Max: 140.04
Current: 137.34
During the past 13 years, Qingdao Citymedia Co's highest Days Inventory was 140.04. The lowest was 82.41. And the median was 114.60.
SHSE:600229's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 80% of 665
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 26.73
vs SHSE:600229: 137.34
Qingdao Citymedia Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (137.17) to Mar. 2026 (120.93).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Qingdao Citymedia Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75.
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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.93.
Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) 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.
Qingdao Citymedia 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.
Qingdao Citymedia 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Qingdao Citymedia Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qingdao Citymedia 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:600229 vs NYT, WLY: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Qingdao Citymedia 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Qingdao Citymedia Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qingdao Citymedia 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.
Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) has a Days Inventory of 120.93 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Qingdao Citymedia Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 114.60. Over the past decade, Qingdao Citymedia Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 82.41 to 140.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #532 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Qingdao Citymedia Co's Days Inventory too high?
Qingdao Citymedia Co's current Days Inventory of 120.93 is near median its 10-year median of 114.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.41 to a high of 140.04. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 26.73. Qingdao Citymedia Co's value of 120.93 is 352.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #532 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Qingdao Citymedia Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingdao Citymedia Co's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Qingdao Citymedia Co ranks #532 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places Qingdao Citymedia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 26.73. Qingdao Citymedia Co's value of 120.93 is 352.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Qingdao Citymedia Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 82.41 to 140.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 114.60 vs. the industry median of 26.73, Qingdao Citymedia Co has consistently been above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 26.73, based on 665 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. Qingdao Citymedia Co's current Days Inventory of 120.93 is 352.4% above 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 Qingdao Citymedia Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 26.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qingdao Citymedia Co's current Days Inventory is 120.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 114.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qingdao Citymedia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.20, compared to a current price of ¥5.16 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 120.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 114.60 and 352.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 26.73. Qingdao Citymedia Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229), the current Days Inventory is 120.93 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 Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Citymedia Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.16 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.20.
GuruFocus considers Qingdao Citymedia Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600229:
Days Inventory: 120.93 (near median its 10-year median of 114.60)
GF Value™: ¥5.20 vs. price of ¥5.16 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 352.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#532 of 665)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qingdao Citymedia Co Ltd is engaged in the publishing business. The company publishes books, periodicals, electronic audio, and video. Geographically the activities are carried out through China.
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