Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co (SHSE:600409) Days Inventory: 32.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median

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SHSE:600409 Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industries Co Ltd SHSE:600409
61 GF Score
Price ¥5.92
GF Value ¥5.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co Days Inventory?

Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co SHSE:600409 +2.96% 61 Days Inventory is 32.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 38.02. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600409 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co ranks better than 89.23% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,439 Mil. Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4,082 Mil. Hence, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.17.

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

SHSE:600409' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.23   Med: 38.02   Max: 46.95
Current: 34.26

During the past 13 years, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's highest Days Inventory was 46.95. The lowest was 31.23. And the median was 38.02.

SHSE:600409's Days Inventory is ranked better than
89.23% of 1542 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.37 vs SHSE:600409: 34.26

Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (37.14) to Mar. 2026 (32.17).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.84.

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. Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.32.


Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co  (SHSE:600409) 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.

Tangshannyou Chemical Industries 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.

Tangshannyou Chemical Industries 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.


Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tangshannyou Chemical Industries 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.

Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co Days Inventory Chart

Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Tangshannyou Chemical Industries 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:600409 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries 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.


Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Tangshannyou Chemical Industries 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
=( (1625.181 + 1379.303) / 2 ) / 16435.272*365
=1502.242 / 16435.272*365
=33.36

Tangshannyou Chemical Industries 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
=( (1379.303 + 1499.048) / 2 ) / 4082.031*365 / 4
=1439.1755 / 4082.031*365 / 4
=32.17

* 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 32.17 mean?
Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co (SHSE:600409) has a Days Inventory of 32.17 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 38.02. Over the past decade, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.23 to 46.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co ranks #166 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's Days Inventory too high?
Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's current Days Inventory of 32.17 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 38.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.23 to a high of 46.95. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's value of 32.17 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co ranks #166 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co ranks #166 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This places Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's value of 32.17 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.23 to 46.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.02 vs. the industry median of 80.37, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries 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 80.37, 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. Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's current Days Inventory of 32.17 is 60% 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 Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's current Days Inventory is 32.17, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 38.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co (SHSE:600409) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.08, compared to a current price of ¥5.92 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 32.17, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 38.02 and 60% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.37. Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co (SHSE:600409), the current Days Inventory is 32.17 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 Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co (SHSE:600409) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥5.92 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.08. GuruFocus considers Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600409:

  • Days Inventory: 32.17 (15% below median its 10-year median of 38.02)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.08 vs. price of ¥5.92 (16.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% below the Chemicals median (#166 of 1542)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tangshannyou Chemical Industries Co Business Description

Address Nanbao Development Zone, Tangshan, Hebei, CHN, 063305
Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industries Co Ltd is principally engaged in the production and sale of chemical products. Sanyou's technical process includes squeezing and pressing method, solid phase, and liquid phase. The company offers dense and light soda ash, hydration dense and extrusion dense soda ash, normal, low salt, super-low salt, and special low soda ash, industrial soda ash, food additive soda ash, viscose fiber, PVC and caustic soda products. In addition, the company offers salt products comprising industry salt, refined powder salt, industrial washing brine and magnesium chloride.
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