Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) Days Inventory: 20.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:600461 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Ltd SHSE:600461
76 GF Score
Price ¥9.27
GF Value ¥8.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Days Inventory?

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co SHSE:600461 +0.22% 76 Days Inventory is 20.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 20.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600461 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co ranks worse than 51.33% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥239 Mil. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,076 Mil. Hence, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.26.

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

SHSE:600461' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.03   Med: 20   Max: 23.81
Current: 23.06

During the past 13 years, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's highest Days Inventory was 23.81. The lowest was 17.03. And the median was 20.00.

SHSE:600461's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
51.33% of 452 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.52 vs SHSE:600461: 23.06

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (18.38) to Mar. 2026 (20.26). It might indicate that Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.51.

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. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.


Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co  (SHSE:600461) 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.

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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.

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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.


Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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.

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Days Inventory Chart

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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:600461 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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.


Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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
=( (246.335 + 224.981) / 2 ) / 4929.78*365
=235.658 / 4929.78*365
=17.45

Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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
=( (224.981 + 252.506) / 2 ) / 1075.541*365 / 4
=238.7435 / 1075.541*365 / 4
=20.26

* 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 20.26 mean?
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) has a Days Inventory of 20.26 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.00. Over the past decade, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 17.03 to 23.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co ranks #232 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Days Inventory too high?
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's current Days Inventory of 20.26 is near median its 10-year median of 20.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.03 to a high of 23.81. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's value of 20.26 is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co ranks #232 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's Days Inventory compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co ranks #232 out of 452 companies for Days Inventory. This places Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's value of 20.26 is 10% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 17.03 to 23.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.00 vs. the industry median of 22.52, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.52, based on 452 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. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's current Days Inventory of 20.26 is 10% 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 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment 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. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's current Days Inventory is 20.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.20, compared to a current price of ¥9.27 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 20.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.00 and 10% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461), the current Days Inventory is 20.26 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 Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co (SHSE:600461) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥9.27 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.20. GuruFocus considers Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600461:

  • Days Inventory: 20.26 (near median its 10-year median of 20.00)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.20 vs. price of ¥9.27 (13% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#232 of 452)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Business Description

Address No. 98 Guanyin Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi, CHN, 330001
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co Ltd is a China-based engaged in the production and operation of water and wastewater treatment. The company is mainly engaged in tap water production and supply, sewage treatment, gas energy and other businesses.
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