Hunan Corun New Energy Co (SHSE:600478) Days Inventory: 58.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Above Median

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SHSE:600478 Hunan Corun New Energy Co Ltd SHSE:600478
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What is Hunan Corun New Energy Co Days Inventory?

Hunan Corun New Energy Co SHSE:600478 -2.58% 62 Days Inventory is 58.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 40.84. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600478 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Hunan Corun New Energy Co ranks better than 94.37% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥495 Mil. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥774 Mil. Hence, Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600478' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.87   Med: 40.84   Max: 73.17
Current: 31.49

During the past 13 years, Hunan Corun New Energy Co's highest Days Inventory was 73.17. The lowest was 22.87. And the median was 40.84.

SHSE:600478's Days Inventory is ranked better than
94.37% of 2968 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51 vs SHSE:600478: 31.49

Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (31.67) to Mar. 2026 (58.39). It might indicate that Hunan Corun New Energy Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.56.

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. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.


Hunan Corun New Energy Co  (SHSE:600478) 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.

Hunan Corun New Energy 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.

Hunan Corun New Energy 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.


Hunan Corun New Energy Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Hunan Corun New Energy Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hunan Corun New Energy 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.

Hunan Corun New Energy Co Days Inventory Chart

Hunan Corun New Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Hunan Corun New Energy 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:600478 vs VRT, BE: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hunan Corun New Energy 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.


Hunan Corun New Energy Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Hunan Corun New Energy Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hunan Corun New Energy 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
=( (258.629 + 363.511) / 2 ) / 4964.147*365
=311.07 / 4964.147*365
=22.87

Hunan Corun New Energy 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
=( (363.511 + 626.984) / 2 ) / 773.989*365 / 4
=495.2475 / 773.989*365 / 4
=58.39

* 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 58.39 mean?
Hunan Corun New Energy Co (SHSE:600478) has a Days Inventory of 58.39 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hunan Corun New Energy Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 40.84. Over the past decade, Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 22.87 to 73.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Hunan Corun New Energy Co ranks #167 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hunan Corun New Energy Co's current Days Inventory of 58.39 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 40.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.87 to a high of 73.17. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's value of 58.39 is 51.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hunan Corun New Energy Co ranks #167 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hunan Corun New Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Days Inventory compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hunan Corun New Energy Co ranks #167 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hunan Corun New Energy Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's value of 58.39 is 51.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hunan Corun New Energy Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 22.87 to 73.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.84 vs. the industry median of 119.51, Hunan Corun New Energy 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,968 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. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's current Days Inventory of 58.39 is 51.1% 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 Hunan Corun New Energy Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's current Days Inventory is 58.39, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 40.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hunan Corun New Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunan Corun New Energy Co (SHSE:600478) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.81, compared to a current price of ¥4.54 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 58.39, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 40.84 and 51.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Hunan Corun New Energy Co (SHSE:600478), the current Days Inventory is 58.39 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 Hunan Corun New Energy Co (SHSE:600478) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunan Corun New Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥4.54 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.81. GuruFocus considers Hunan Corun New Energy Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600478:

  • Days Inventory: 58.39 (43% above median its 10-year median of 40.84)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.81 vs. price of ¥4.54 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.1% below the Industrial Products median (#167 of 2968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hunan Corun New Energy Co Business Description

Address 348W Tongzipo Road, National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Changsha, Hunan, CHN, 410205
Hunan Corun New Energy Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of energy storage materials, batteries, electric vehicle battery power pack and its extension products. Its key products include nickel products, power batteries, consumer batteries, and hybrid power assembly systems.
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