Changchun Gas Co (SHSE:600333) Days Inventory: 72.91 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Below Median

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SHSE:600333 Changchun Gas Co Ltd SHSE:600333
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Price ¥5.41
GF Value ¥5.32
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What is Changchun Gas Co Days Inventory?

Changchun Gas Co SHSE:600333 -1.64% 53 Days Inventory is 72.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 119.96. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600333 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Utilities - Regulated companies, Changchun Gas Co ranks worse than 85.24% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Changchun Gas Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥470 Mil. Changchun Gas Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥589 Mil. Hence, Changchun Gas Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.91.

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

SHSE:600333' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.42   Med: 119.96   Max: 147.55
Current: 85.36

During the past 13 years, Changchun Gas Co's highest Days Inventory was 147.55. The lowest was 74.42. And the median was 119.96.

SHSE:600333's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
85.24% of 454 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.52 vs SHSE:600333: 85.36

Changchun Gas Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (76.90) to Mar. 2026 (72.91).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Changchun Gas Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25.

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. Changchun Gas Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.


Changchun Gas Co  (SHSE:600333) 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.

Changchun Gas 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.

Changchun Gas 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.


Changchun Gas Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Changchun Gas Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Changchun Gas 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.

Changchun Gas Co Days Inventory Chart

Changchun Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Changchun Gas 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:600333 vs ATO, NI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Changchun Gas 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.


Changchun Gas Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Changchun Gas Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Changchun Gas Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Changchun Gas Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Changchun Gas 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
=( (457.652 + 463.926) / 2 ) / 2062.004*365
=460.789 / 2062.004*365
=81.57

Changchun Gas 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
=( (463.926 + 476.719) / 2 ) / 588.635*365 / 4
=470.3225 / 588.635*365 / 4
=72.91

* 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 72.91 mean?
Changchun Gas Co (SHSE:600333) has a Days Inventory of 72.91 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Changchun Gas Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 119.96. Over the past decade, Changchun Gas Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 74.42 to 147.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Changchun Gas Co ranks #387 out of 454 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Changchun Gas Co's Days Inventory too high?
Changchun Gas Co's current Days Inventory of 72.91 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 119.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.42 to a high of 147.55. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Changchun Gas Co's value of 72.91 is 223.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Changchun Gas Co ranks #387 out of 454 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Changchun Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Changchun Gas Co's Days Inventory compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Changchun Gas Co ranks #387 out of 454 companies for Days Inventory. This places Changchun Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Changchun Gas Co's value of 72.91 is 223.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Changchun Gas Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 74.42 to 147.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 119.96 vs. the industry median of 22.52, Changchun Gas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.52, based on 454 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. Changchun Gas Co's current Days Inventory of 72.91 is 223.8% 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 Changchun Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Changchun Gas Co's current Days Inventory is 72.91, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 119.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Changchun Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changchun Gas Co (SHSE:600333) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.32, compared to a current price of ¥5.41 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 72.91, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 119.96 and 223.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. Changchun Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 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 Changchun Gas Co (SHSE:600333), the current Days Inventory is 72.91 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 Changchun Gas Co (SHSE:600333) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changchun Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥5.41 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.32. GuruFocus considers Changchun Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600333:

  • Days Inventory: 72.91 (39% below median its 10-year median of 119.96)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.32 vs. price of ¥5.41 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 223.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#387 of 454)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600333 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Changchun Gas Co Business Description

Address No. 421 Yan'an Street, Chaoyang District, Changchun, Jilin, CHN, 130061
Changchun Gas Co Ltd is engaged in the production and supply of gas in China. It engages in the production, sale, storage, transportation, and after-sales service of natural gas for automobiles; operation of gas filling stations. The company's business consists of Urban Pipeline Gas Supply, Municipal Engineering Construction, and Comprehensive Energy Services. The generates key revenue from Gas sales.
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