Wanhua Chemical Group Co (SHSE:600309) Days Inventory: 54.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:600309 Wanhua Chemical Group Co Ltd SHSE:600309
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Price ¥70.04
GF Value ¥95.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Wanhua Chemical Group Co Days Inventory?

Wanhua Chemical Group Co SHSE:600309 +2.46% 90 Days Inventory is 54.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 54.97. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600309 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥95.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Wanhua Chemical Group Co ranks better than 74.38% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥27,369 Mil. Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥46,091 Mil. Hence, Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.18.

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

SHSE:600309' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.89   Med: 54.97   Max: 75.05
Current: 52.14

During the past 13 years, Wanhua Chemical Group Co's highest Days Inventory was 75.05. The lowest was 45.89. And the median was 54.97.

SHSE:600309's Days Inventory is ranked better than
74.38% of 1542 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.53 vs SHSE:600309: 52.14

Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (65.06) to Mar. 2026 (54.18).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.68.

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. Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.


Wanhua Chemical Group Co  (SHSE:600309) 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.

Wanhua Chemical Group 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.

Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=27369.0105 / 54052.165
=0.51

* 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.


Wanhua Chemical Group Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Wanhua Chemical Group Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wanhua Chemical Group 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.

Wanhua Chemical Group Co Days Inventory Chart

Wanhua Chemical Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Wanhua Chemical Group 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:600309 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Wanhua Chemical Group 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.


Wanhua Chemical Group Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Wanhua Chemical Group Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Wanhua Chemical Group 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
=( (24107.313 + 26014.205) / 2 ) / 175569.585*365
=25060.759 / 175569.585*365
=52.10

Wanhua Chemical Group 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
=( (26014.205 + 28723.816) / 2 ) / 46091.338*365 / 4
=27369.0105 / 46091.338*365 / 4
=54.18

* 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 54.18 mean?
Wanhua Chemical Group Co (SHSE:600309) has a Days Inventory of 54.18 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Wanhua Chemical Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.97. Over the past decade, Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 45.89 to 75.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Wanhua Chemical Group Co ranks #395 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Days Inventory too high?
Wanhua Chemical Group Co's current Days Inventory of 54.18 is near median its 10-year median of 54.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.89 to a high of 75.05. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Wanhua Chemical Group Co's value of 54.18 is 32.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wanhua Chemical Group Co ranks #395 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wanhua Chemical Group Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wanhua Chemical Group Co's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wanhua Chemical Group Co ranks #395 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Wanhua Chemical Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Wanhua Chemical Group Co's value of 54.18 is 32.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Wanhua Chemical Group Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 45.89 to 75.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.97 vs. the industry median of 80.53, Wanhua Chemical Group 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.53, based on 1,542 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. Wanhua Chemical Group Co's current Days Inventory of 54.18 is 32.7% 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 Wanhua Chemical Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wanhua Chemical Group Co's current Days Inventory is 54.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wanhua Chemical Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wanhua Chemical Group Co (SHSE:600309) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥95.42, compared to a current price of ¥70.04 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 54.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.97 and 32.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.53. Wanhua Chemical Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 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 Wanhua Chemical Group Co (SHSE:600309), the current Days Inventory is 54.18 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 Wanhua Chemical Group Co (SHSE:600309) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wanhua Chemical Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥70.04 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥95.42. GuruFocus considers Wanhua Chemical Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600309:

  • Days Inventory: 54.18 (near median its 10-year median of 54.97)
  • GF Value™: ¥95.42 vs. price of ¥70.04 (26.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.7% below the Chemicals median (#395 of 1542)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600309 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wanhua Chemical Group Co Business Description

Address No. 3, Sanya Road, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Yantai, CHN, 264006
Wanhua Chemical Group Co Ltd is engaged in the development, production, and sales of polyurethane and additives, isocyanate and derivative products; the sales of liquefied petroleum gas, propylene, acrylic acid, and other petrochemical products.
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