Fushun Special Steel Co (SHSE:600399) Days Inventory: 170.30 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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SHSE:600399 Fushun Special Steel Co Ltd SHSE:600399
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What is Fushun Special Steel Co Days Inventory?

Fushun Special Steel Co SHSE:600399 -2.27% 45 Days Inventory is 170.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 127.76. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600399 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Fushun Special Steel Co ranks worse than 83.16% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Fushun Special Steel Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3,535 Mil. Fushun Special Steel Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,894 Mil. Hence, Fushun Special Steel Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 170.30.

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

SHSE:600399' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 100.77   Med: 127.76   Max: 196.99
Current: 160.44

During the past 13 years, Fushun Special Steel Co's highest Days Inventory was 196.99. The lowest was 100.77. And the median was 127.76.

SHSE:600399's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
83.16% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs SHSE:600399: 160.44

Fushun Special Steel Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (168.26) to Mar. 2026 (170.30). It might indicate that Fushun Special Steel Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Fushun Special Steel Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.

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. Fushun Special Steel Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.86.


Fushun Special Steel Co  (SHSE:600399) 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.

Fushun Special Steel 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.

Fushun Special Steel 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.


Fushun Special Steel Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Fushun Special Steel Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fushun Special Steel 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.

Fushun Special Steel Co Days Inventory Chart

Fushun Special Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Fushun Special Steel 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:600399 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Fushun Special Steel 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.


Fushun Special Steel Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Fushun Special Steel Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fushun Special Steel Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Fushun Special Steel Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Fushun Special Steel 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
=( (3049.12 + 3395.792) / 2 ) / 7733.028*365
=3222.456 / 7733.028*365
=152.10

Fushun Special Steel 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
=( (3395.792 + 3673.657) / 2 ) / 1893.948*365 / 4
=3534.7245 / 1893.948*365 / 4
=170.30

* 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 170.30 mean?
Fushun Special Steel Co (SHSE:600399) has a Days Inventory of 170.30 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Fushun Special Steel Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 127.76. Over the past decade, Fushun Special Steel Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 100.77 to 196.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Fushun Special Steel Co ranks #484 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is Fushun Special Steel Co's Days Inventory too high?
Fushun Special Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 170.30 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 127.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 100.77 to a high of 196.99. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Fushun Special Steel Co's value of 170.30 is 96.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fushun Special Steel Co ranks #484 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fushun Special Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fushun Special Steel Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Fushun Special Steel Co ranks #484 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Fushun Special Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Fushun Special Steel Co's value of 170.30 is 96.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Fushun Special Steel Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 100.77 to 196.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 127.76 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Fushun Special Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Fushun Special Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 170.30 is 96.7% 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 Fushun Special Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fushun Special Steel Co's current Days Inventory is 170.30, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 127.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fushun Special Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fushun Special Steel Co (SHSE:600399) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.64, compared to a current price of ¥3.88 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 170.30, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 127.76 and 96.7% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Fushun Special Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Fushun Special Steel Co (SHSE:600399), the current Days Inventory is 170.30 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 Fushun Special Steel Co (SHSE:600399) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fushun Special Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥3.88 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.64. GuruFocus considers Fushun Special Steel Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600399:

  • Days Inventory: 170.30 (33% above median its 10-year median of 127.76)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.64 vs. price of ¥3.88 (41.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.7% above the Steel median (#484 of 582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600399 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fushun Special Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 8 Anshan Road, East Section, Wanghua District, Fushun, Liaoning, CHN, 113001
Fushun Special Steel Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the smelting and processing of special steel products and its materials. Its products include special alloys, tool steel, high strength steel, high-temperature, and corrosion-resistant alloys, titanium, and alloy structural steel. Its products are used in the aviation, aerospace, marine, nuclear, petroleum, chemical, electronics, machinery and other fields.
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