Sinochem International (SHSE:600500) Days Inventory: 37.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:600500 Sinochem International Corp SHSE:600500
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Price ¥4.88
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What is Sinochem International Days Inventory?

Sinochem International SHSE:600500 -1.21% 41 Days Inventory is 37.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 37.19. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600500 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Conglomerates companies, Sinochem International ranks better than 75.86% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sinochem International's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3,761 Mil. Sinochem International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥9,129 Mil. Hence, Sinochem International's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sinochem International's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600500' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.07   Med: 37.19   Max: 49.01
Current: 33.39

During the past 13 years, Sinochem International's highest Days Inventory was 49.01. The lowest was 29.07. And the median was 37.19.

SHSE:600500's Days Inventory is ranked better than
75.86% of 497 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 73.2 vs SHSE:600500: 33.39

Sinochem International's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (36.83) to Mar. 2026 (37.60). It might indicate that Sinochem International's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sinochem International's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.43.

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. Sinochem International's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.


Sinochem International  (SHSE:600500) 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.

Sinochem International'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.

Sinochem International'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.


Sinochem International Days Inventory Related Terms


Sinochem International Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sinochem International'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.

Sinochem International Days Inventory Chart

Sinochem International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Sinochem International 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:600500 vs HON, MMM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sinochem International'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.


Sinochem International Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sinochem International's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sinochem International's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sinochem International Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sinochem International'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
=( (3988.136 + 3496.462) / 2 ) / 45714.438*365
=3742.299 / 45714.438*365
=29.88

Sinochem International'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
=( (3496.462 + 4025.999) / 2 ) / 9129.179*365 / 4
=3761.2305 / 9129.179*365 / 4
=37.60

* 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 37.60 mean?
Sinochem International (SHSE:600500) has a Days Inventory of 37.60 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sinochem International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.19. Over the past decade, Sinochem International's Days Inventory has ranged from 29.07 to 49.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinochem International ranks #120 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Sinochem International's Days Inventory too high?
Sinochem International's current Days Inventory of 37.60 is near median its 10-year median of 37.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.07 to a high of 49.01. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.20. Sinochem International's value of 37.60 is 48.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinochem International ranks #120 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sinochem International has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinochem International's Days Inventory compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sinochem International ranks #120 out of 497 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sinochem International in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.20. Sinochem International's value of 37.60 is 48.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sinochem International's own Days Inventory has ranged from 29.07 to 49.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.19 vs. the industry median of 73.20, Sinochem International 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.20, based on 497 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. Sinochem International's current Days Inventory of 37.60 is 48.6% 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 Sinochem International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinochem International's current Days Inventory is 37.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinochem International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinochem International (SHSE:600500) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.26, compared to a current price of ¥4.88 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 37.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.19 and 48.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 73.20. Sinochem International's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Sinochem International (SHSE:600500), the current Days Inventory is 37.60 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 Sinochem International (SHSE:600500) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinochem International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥4.88 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.26. GuruFocus considers Sinochem International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600500:

  • Days Inventory: 37.60 (near median its 10-year median of 37.19)
  • GF Value™: ¥3.26 vs. price of ¥4.88 (49.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.6% below the Conglomerates median (#120 of 497)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600500 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sinochem International Business Description

Address NO.233 North Changqing Road, Sinochem International Plaza, Pudong, Shanghai, Shanghai, CHN, 200125
Sinochem International Corporation engages in the natural rubber, new material, rubber chemical, agrochemical, logistics, and distribution and trade businesses worldwide. Some of the products offered by the company include Waterborne acrylic emulsions, Crosslinkers, Crosslinkers, Epoxy Resins and Polymer Polyols.
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