Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) Days Inventory: 17.82 (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Below Median

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SHSE:600681 Bestsun Energy Co Ltd SHSE:600681
64 GF Score
Price ¥3.42
GF Value ¥3.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Bestsun Energy Co Days Inventory?

Bestsun Energy Co SHSE:600681 64 Days Inventory is 17.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 33.04. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600681 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Utilities - Regulated companies, Bestsun Energy Co ranks worse than 55.73% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Bestsun Energy Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥323 Mil. Bestsun Energy Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,657 Mil. Hence, Bestsun Energy Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.82.

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

SHSE:600681' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.16   Med: 33.04   Max: 166.23
Current: 25.76

During the past 13 years, Bestsun Energy Co's highest Days Inventory was 166.23. The lowest was 23.16. And the median was 33.04.

SHSE:600681's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
55.73% of 454 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.52 vs SHSE:600681: 25.76

Bestsun Energy Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (13.54) to Mar. 2026 (17.82). It might indicate that Bestsun Energy Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Bestsun Energy Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.12.

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. Bestsun Energy Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.


Bestsun Energy Co  (SHSE:600681) 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.

Bestsun 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.

Bestsun 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.


Bestsun Energy Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Bestsun Energy Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bestsun 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.

Bestsun Energy Co Days Inventory Chart

Bestsun Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Bestsun Energy 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 13.54 34.92 39.60 24.29 17.82

SHSE:600681 vs ATO, NI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Bestsun 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.


Bestsun Energy Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Bestsun Energy Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bestsun Energy Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Bestsun 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
=( (262.138 + 348.431) / 2 ) / 4488.662*365
=305.2845 / 4488.662*365
=24.82

Bestsun 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
=( (348.431 + 298.531) / 2 ) / 1656.705*365 / 4
=323.481 / 1656.705*365 / 4
=17.82

* 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 17.82 mean?
Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) has a Days Inventory of 17.82 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Bestsun Energy Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 33.04. Over the past decade, Bestsun Energy Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 23.16 to 166.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Bestsun Energy Co ranks #253 out of 454 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Bestsun Energy Co's Days Inventory too high?
Bestsun Energy Co's current Days Inventory of 17.82 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 33.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.16 to a high of 166.23. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Bestsun Energy Co's value of 17.82 is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bestsun Energy Co ranks #253 out of 454 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bestsun Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bestsun Energy Co's Days Inventory compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Bestsun Energy Co ranks #253 out of 454 companies for Days Inventory. This places Bestsun Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Bestsun Energy Co's value of 17.82 is 20.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Bestsun Energy Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 23.16 to 166.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.04 vs. the industry median of 22.52, Bestsun 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 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. Bestsun Energy Co's current Days Inventory of 17.82 is 20.9% 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 Bestsun Energy 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. Bestsun Energy Co's current Days Inventory is 17.82, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 33.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bestsun Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.82, compared to a current price of ¥3.42 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 17.82, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 33.04 and 20.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. Bestsun Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681), the current Days Inventory is 17.82 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 Bestsun Energy Co (SHSE:600681) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestsun Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥3.42 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.82. GuruFocus considers Bestsun Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600681:

  • Days Inventory: 17.82 (46% below median its 10-year median of 33.04)
  • GF Value™: ¥3.82 vs. price of ¥3.42 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#253 of 454)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bestsun Energy Co Business Description

Address No.1, Yangxin Road, Hanyang District, Hubei Province, Wuhan, CHN, 100022
Bestsun Energy Co Ltd is a China-based company operates as a gas production and supply industry. It invests in natural gas pipelines, liquefied natural gas, and natural gas vehicle fillings stations.
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