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Hla GroupSHSE:600398 -0.17%87 Days Inventory is 251.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 288.61. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600398 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hla Group ranks worse than 87.09% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hla Group's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥10,056 Mil. Hla Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3,642 Mil.
Hence, Hla Group's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 251.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hla Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600398'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 236.62 Med: 288.61 Max: 349.13
Current: 312.48
During the past 13 years, Hla Group's highest Days Inventory was 349.13. The lowest was 236.62. And the median was 288.61.
SHSE:600398's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 87.09% of 1007
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 132.75
vs SHSE:600398: 312.48
Hla Group's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (312.00) to Mar. 2026 (251.94).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hla Group's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.36.
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.
Hla Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51.
Hla Group (SHSE:600398) 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.
Hla Group'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.
Hla Group'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.
Hla Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Hla Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hla Group'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:600398 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hla Group'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.
Hla Group Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hla Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hla Group'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.
Hla Group (SHSE:600398) has a Days Inventory of 251.94 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hla Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 288.61. Over the past decade, Hla Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 236.62 to 349.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #877 out of 1007 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Hla Group's Days Inventory too high?
Hla Group's current Days Inventory of 251.94 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 288.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 236.62 to a high of 349.13. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. Hla Group's value of 251.94 is 89.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #877 out of 1007 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hla Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hla Group's Days Inventory compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #877 out of 1007 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hla Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. Hla Group's value of 251.94 is 89.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hla Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 236.62 to 349.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 288.61 vs. the industry median of 132.75, Hla Group 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 132.75, based on 1,007 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. Hla Group's current Days Inventory of 251.94 is 89.8% 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 Hla Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 132.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hla Group's current Days Inventory is 251.94, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 288.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hla Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group (SHSE:600398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.75, compared to a current price of ¥5.98 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 251.94, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 288.61 and 89.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 132.75. Hla Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398), the current Days Inventory is 251.94 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.98 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.75.
GuruFocus considers Hla Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600398:
Days Inventory: 251.94 (13% below median its 10-year median of 288.61)
GF Value™: ¥7.75 vs. price of ¥5.98 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#877 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hla Group Corp Ltd is a Chinese clothing company. Its businesses include the operation of brand clothes, the production, and sales of upscale suits and professional clothing. Its brand clothing management includes brand management, supply chain management, and marketing network management. The company operates product brands including HLA, HLA Group Buying, OVV, Yingshi YeeHoO, and HLA Optimal Selection. The company offers men's clothing, women's clothing, and accessories.
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