Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co (SHSE:600505) Days Inventory: 7.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Below Median

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SHSE:600505 Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Ltd SHSE:600505
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Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Days Inventory?

Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co SHSE:600505 +1.90% 60 Days Inventory is 7.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 12.10. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600505 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Utilities - Regulated companies, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co ranks better than 76.87% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥26 Mil. Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥306 Mil. Hence, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600505' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.96   Med: 12.1   Max: 21
Current: 8.6

During the past 13 years, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's highest Days Inventory was 21.00. The lowest was 6.96. And the median was 12.10.

SHSE:600505's Days Inventory is ranked better than
76.87% of 454 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.52 vs SHSE:600505: 8.60

Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (7.01) to Mar. 2026 (7.88). It might indicate that Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.58.

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. Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.


Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co  (SHSE:600505) 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.

Sichuan Xichang Electric Power 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.

Sichuan Xichang Electric Power 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.


Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sichuan Xichang Electric Power 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.

Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Days Inventory Chart

Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.25 11.26 8.17 7.11 6.96

Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.01 9.04 8.57 9.46 7.88

SHSE:600505 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power 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.


Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sichuan Xichang Electric Power 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
=( (23.497 + 23.656) / 2 ) / 1237.071*365
=23.5765 / 1237.071*365
=6.96

Sichuan Xichang Electric Power 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
=( (23.656 + 29.186) / 2 ) / 305.844*365 / 4
=26.421 / 305.844*365 / 4
=7.88

* 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 7.88 mean?
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co (SHSE:600505) has a Days Inventory of 7.88 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 12.10. Over the past decade, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 6.96 to 21.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co ranks #105 out of 454 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Days Inventory too high?
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's current Days Inventory of 7.88 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 12.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.96 to a high of 21.00. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's value of 7.88 is 65% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co ranks #105 out of 454 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's Days Inventory compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co ranks #105 out of 454 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's value of 7.88 is 65% below this benchmark. Historically, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.96 to 21.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.10 vs. the industry median of 22.52, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power 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 454 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. Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's current Days Inventory of 7.88 is 65% 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 Sichuan Xichang Electric Power 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. Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's current Days Inventory is 7.88, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 12.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co (SHSE:600505) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.29, compared to a current price of ¥11.80 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 7.88, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 12.10 and 65% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co (SHSE:600505), the current Days Inventory is 7.88 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 Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co (SHSE:600505) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥11.80 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.29. GuruFocus considers Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600505:

  • Days Inventory: 7.88 (35% below median its 10-year median of 12.10)
  • GF Value™: ¥11.29 vs. price of ¥11.80 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#105 of 454)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600505 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Business Description

Address No. 66 Shengli Road, Xichang, Sichuan, CHN, 615000
Sichuan Xichang Electric Power Co Ltd is engaged in the business of generating electric power. The company has a complete power generation, power supply, distribution, and power sales industry chain. The power generated by the company's own and in-grid hydropower stations is sold to end customers through its own power grid.
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