Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) Days Inventory: 60.29 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:600346 Hengli Petrochemical Co Ltd SHSE:600346
77 GF Score
Price ¥15.06
GF Value ¥14.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hengli Petrochemical Co Days Inventory?

Hengli Petrochemical Co SHSE:600346 -0.07% 77 Days Inventory is 60.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 57.79. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600346 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥14.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks better than 68.22% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hengli Petrochemical Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥27,958 Mil. Hengli Petrochemical Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥42,316 Mil. Hence, Hengli Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.29.

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

SHSE:600346' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.98   Med: 57.79   Max: 86.7
Current: 59.39

During the past 13 years, Hengli Petrochemical Co's highest Days Inventory was 86.70. The lowest was 32.98. And the median was 57.79.

SHSE:600346's Days Inventory is ranked better than
68.22% of 1542 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.53 vs SHSE:600346: 59.39

Hengli Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (47.13) to Mar. 2026 (60.29). It might indicate that Hengli Petrochemical Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hengli Petrochemical Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51.

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. Hengli Petrochemical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.


Hengli Petrochemical Co  (SHSE:600346) 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.

Hengli Petrochemical 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.

Hengli Petrochemical Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=27957.6625 / 49210.216
=0.57

* 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.


Hengli Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Hengli Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hengli Petrochemical 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.

Hengli Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Chart

Hengli Petrochemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Hengli Petrochemical 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:600346 vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Hengli Petrochemical 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.


Hengli Petrochemical Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Hengli Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Hengli Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hengli Petrochemical 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
=( (24251.461 + 23711.989) / 2 ) / 174568.468*365
=23981.725 / 174568.468*365
=50.14

Hengli Petrochemical 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
=( (23711.989 + 32203.336) / 2 ) / 42315.639*365 / 4
=27957.6625 / 42315.639*365 / 4
=60.29

* 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 60.29 mean?
Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) has a Days Inventory of 60.29 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hengli Petrochemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.79. Over the past decade, Hengli Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 32.98 to 86.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks #490 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Hengli Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hengli Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory of 60.29 is near median its 10-year median of 57.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.98 to a high of 86.70. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Hengli Petrochemical Co's value of 60.29 is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks #490 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hengli Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hengli Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hengli Petrochemical Co ranks #490 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hengli Petrochemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Hengli Petrochemical Co's value of 60.29 is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hengli Petrochemical Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 32.98 to 86.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.79 vs. the industry median of 80.53, Hengli Petrochemical 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. Hengli Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory of 60.29 is 25.1% 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 Hengli Petrochemical 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. Hengli Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory is 60.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hengli Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.04, compared to a current price of ¥15.06 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 60.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.79 and 25.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.53. Hengli Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346), the current Days Inventory is 60.29 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 Hengli Petrochemical Co (SHSE:600346) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hengli Petrochemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥15.06 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.04. GuruFocus considers Hengli Petrochemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600346:

  • Days Inventory: 60.29 (near median its 10-year median of 57.79)
  • GF Value™: ¥14.04 vs. price of ¥15.06 (7.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.1% below the Chemicals median (#490 of 1542)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600346 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hengli Petrochemical Co Business Description

Address No. 52 Gangxing Road, Renmin Road Street, Floor 31, Building B, Victoria Plaza, Zhongshan District, Liaoning Province, Dalian, CHN, 116001
Hengli Petrochemical Co Ltd engages in the petrochemical industry. Its principal activities include: the production and sales of chemical fibers; sales of purified terephthalic acid; and import and export of goods. The company's main products include oil refining products, chemical products, PTA, polyester chips, polyester fibers, and films, among others. The company mainly operates in three business segments: the Petrochemical business segment, the Polyester business segment, and the Headquarters and other business segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Petrochemical segment. Geographically, the company earns maximum revenue from overseas markets through exports.
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