Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co (SHSE:600497) Days Inventory: 36.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:600497 Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Ltd SHSE:600497
74 GF Score
Price ¥8.91
GF Value ¥6.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Days Inventory?

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co SHSE:600497 -5.21% 74 Days Inventory is 36.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 40.24. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600497 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co ranks better than 87.3% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,025 Mil. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5,033 Mil. Hence, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600497' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.05   Med: 40.24   Max: 59.17
Current: 31.16

During the past 13 years, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's highest Days Inventory was 59.17. The lowest was 29.05. And the median was 40.24.

SHSE:600497's Days Inventory is ranked better than
87.3% of 685 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 86.51 vs SHSE:600497: 31.16

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (40.57) to Mar. 2026 (36.72).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.48.

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. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.32.


Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co  (SHSE:600497) 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.

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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.

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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.


Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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.

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Days Inventory Chart

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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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Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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.


Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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
=( (2031.391 + 1904.117) / 2 ) / 20252.257*365
=1967.754 / 20252.257*365
=35.46

Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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
=( (1904.117 + 2146.592) / 2 ) / 5032.851*365 / 4
=2025.3545 / 5032.851*365 / 4
=36.72

* 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 36.72 mean?
Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co (SHSE:600497) has a Days Inventory of 36.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.24. Over the past decade, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 29.05 to 59.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co ranks #87 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Days Inventory too high?
Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's current Days Inventory of 36.72 is near median its 10-year median of 40.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.05 to a high of 59.17. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 86.51. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's value of 36.72 is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co ranks #87 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co ranks #87 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This places Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.51. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's value of 36.72 is 57.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 29.05 to 59.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.24 vs. the industry median of 86.51, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 86.51, based on 685 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. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's current Days Inventory of 36.72 is 57.6% 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 Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's current Days Inventory is 36.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co (SHSE:600497) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.97, compared to a current price of ¥8.91 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 36.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.24 and 57.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 86.51. Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co (SHSE:600497), the current Days Inventory is 36.72 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 Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co (SHSE:600497) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥8.91 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.97. GuruFocus considers Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600497:

  • Days Inventory: 36.72 (near median its 10-year median of 40.24)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.97 vs. price of ¥8.91 (27.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#87 of 685)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600497 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Business Description

Address Intersection of Cuifeng Road and Xuefu Road, Qujing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Yunnan Province, Qujing, CHN, 655011
Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the beneficiation and smelting of non-ferrous metals. The company's main products include zinc products, lead products, sulfuric acid, silver ingots, sulfur concentrates, gold, lead concentrates, zinc concentrates, coal, electrolytic copper products, germanium concentrates, copper concentrates, and electrolytic nickel products.
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