Shanxi Huayang New Material Co (SHSE:600281) Days Inventory: 135.99 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:600281 Shanxi Huayang New Material Co Ltd SHSE:600281
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Price ¥4.01
GF Value ¥6.69
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What is Shanxi Huayang New Material Co Days Inventory?

Shanxi Huayang New Material Co SHSE:600281 32 Days Inventory is 135.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 126.60. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600281 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co ranks worse than 66.32% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥150.0 Mil. Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥100.6 Mil. Hence, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 135.99.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600281' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.91   Med: 126.6   Max: 225.68
Current: 107.4

During the past 13 years, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's highest Days Inventory was 225.68. The lowest was 68.91. And the median was 126.60.

SHSE:600281's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
66.32% of 1541 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.51 vs SHSE:600281: 107.40

Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (88.02) to Mar. 2026 (135.99). It might indicate that Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.67.

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. Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21.


Shanxi Huayang New Material Co  (SHSE:600281) 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.

Shanxi Huayang New Material 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.

Shanxi Huayang New Material 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.


Shanxi Huayang New Material Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Shanxi Huayang New Material Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanxi Huayang New Material 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.

Shanxi Huayang New Material Co Days Inventory Chart

Shanxi Huayang New Material Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Shanxi Huayang New Material 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:600281 vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Shanxi Huayang New Material 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.


Shanxi Huayang New Material Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Shanxi Huayang New Material Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Shanxi Huayang New Material 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
=( (87.608 + 142.953) / 2 ) / 429.744*365
=115.2805 / 429.744*365
=97.91

Shanxi Huayang New Material 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
=( (142.953 + 156.954) / 2 ) / 100.621*365 / 4
=149.9535 / 100.621*365 / 4
=135.99

* 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 135.99 mean?
Shanxi Huayang New Material Co (SHSE:600281) has a Days Inventory of 135.99 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shanxi Huayang New Material Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 126.60. Over the past decade, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 68.91 to 225.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co ranks #1022 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Days Inventory too high?
Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's current Days Inventory of 135.99 is near median its 10-year median of 126.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.91 to a high of 225.68. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.51. Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's value of 135.99 is 68.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co ranks #1022 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co ranks #1022 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shanxi Huayang New Material Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.51. Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's value of 135.99 is 68.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 68.91 to 225.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 126.60 vs. the industry median of 80.51, Shanxi Huayang New Material 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.51, based on 1,541 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. Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's current Days Inventory of 135.99 is 68.9% 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 Shanxi Huayang New Material Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's current Days Inventory is 135.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 126.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanxi Huayang New Material Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co (SHSE:600281) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.69, compared to a current price of ¥4.01 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 135.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 126.60 and 68.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.51. Shanxi Huayang New Material Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Shanxi Huayang New Material Co (SHSE:600281), the current Days Inventory is 135.99 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 Shanxi Huayang New Material Co (SHSE:600281) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanxi Huayang New Material Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥4.01 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.69. GuruFocus considers Shanxi Huayang New Material Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600281:

  • Days Inventory: 135.99 (near median its 10-year median of 126.60)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.69 vs. price of ¥4.01 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.9% above the Chemicals median (#1022 of 1541)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600281 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanxi Huayang New Material Co Business Description

Address No. 20 Yijing Street, Taiyuan, CHN, 030021
Shanxi Huayang New Material Co Ltd Taiyuan Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the research, production, and sale of chemical products. Its main products are deep coke processing products, chemical fertilizers, coal tar processing products, and biochemical products.
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