Anyang Iron & Steel (SHSE:600569) Days Inventory: 122.62 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Above Median

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SHSE:600569 Anyang Iron & Steel Inc SHSE:600569
48 GF Score
Price ¥1.69
GF Value ¥1.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Anyang Iron & Steel Days Inventory?

Anyang Iron & Steel SHSE:600569 -1.17% 48 Days Inventory is 122.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 97.52. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600569 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥1.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Anyang Iron & Steel ranks worse than 66.84% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Anyang Iron & Steel's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥9,709 Mil. Anyang Iron & Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥7,225 Mil. Hence, Anyang Iron & Steel's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 122.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for Anyang Iron & Steel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600569' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 73.02   Med: 97.52   Max: 116.51
Current: 116.51

During the past 13 years, Anyang Iron & Steel's highest Days Inventory was 116.51. The lowest was 73.02. And the median was 97.52.

SHSE:600569's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
66.84% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs SHSE:600569: 116.51

Anyang Iron & Steel's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (103.32) to Mar. 2026 (122.62). It might indicate that Anyang Iron & Steel's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Anyang Iron & Steel's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.74.

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. Anyang Iron & Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.38.


Anyang Iron & Steel  (SHSE:600569) 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.

Anyang Iron & Steel'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.

Anyang Iron & Steel'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.


Anyang Iron & Steel Days Inventory Related Terms


Anyang Iron & Steel Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Anyang Iron & Steel'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.

Anyang Iron & Steel Days Inventory Chart

Anyang Iron & Steel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Anyang Iron & Steel 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:600569 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Anyang Iron & Steel'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.


Anyang Iron & Steel Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Anyang Iron & Steel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Anyang Iron & Steel's Days Inventory falls into.


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Anyang Iron & Steel Days Inventory Calculation

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

Anyang Iron & Steel'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
=( (7556.214 + 9423.274) / 2 ) / 28213.255*365
=8489.744 / 28213.255*365
=109.83

Anyang Iron & Steel'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
=( (9423.274 + 9994.11) / 2 ) / 7224.75*365 / 4
=9708.692 / 7224.75*365 / 4
=122.62

* 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 122.62 mean?
Anyang Iron & Steel (SHSE:600569) has a Days Inventory of 122.62 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Anyang Iron & Steel and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 97.52. Over the past decade, Anyang Iron & Steel's Days Inventory has ranged from 73.02 to 116.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Anyang Iron & Steel ranks #389 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Anyang Iron & Steel's Days Inventory too high?
Anyang Iron & Steel's current Days Inventory of 122.62 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 97.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.02 to a high of 116.51. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Anyang Iron & Steel's value of 122.62 is 41.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anyang Iron & Steel ranks #389 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Anyang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anyang Iron & Steel's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Anyang Iron & Steel ranks #389 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Anyang Iron & Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Anyang Iron & Steel's value of 122.62 is 41.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Anyang Iron & Steel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 73.02 to 116.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.52 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Anyang Iron & Steel has consistently been above 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Anyang Iron & Steel's current Days Inventory of 122.62 is 41.6% above 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 Anyang Iron & Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anyang Iron & Steel's current Days Inventory is 122.62, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 97.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anyang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anyang Iron & Steel (SHSE:600569) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥1.63, compared to a current price of ¥1.69 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 122.62, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 97.52 and 41.6% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Anyang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Anyang Iron & Steel (SHSE:600569), the current Days Inventory is 122.62 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 Anyang Iron & Steel (SHSE:600569) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anyang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥1.69 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥1.63. GuruFocus considers Anyang Iron & Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600569:

  • Days Inventory: 122.62 (26% above median its 10-year median of 97.52)
  • GF Value™: ¥1.63 vs. price of ¥1.69 (3.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.6% above the Steel median (#389 of 582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600569 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Anyang Iron & Steel Business Description

Address Meiyuanzhuang, Tiexi District, Anyang, Henan, CHN, 455004
Anyang Iron & Steel Inc is engaged in steel integrating coking, sintering, smelting, rolling materials and scientific research and development. It produces medium and heavy plates, furnace coils, hot rolled coils, high-speed wires, small and medium-sized materials.
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