Dalian Thermal Power Co (SHSE:600719) Days Inventory: 17.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 66% Below Median

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SHSE:600719 Dalian Thermal Power Co Ltd SHSE:600719
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Price ¥6.82
GF Value ¥6.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Dalian Thermal Power Co Days Inventory?

Dalian Thermal Power Co SHSE:600719 -5.80% 47 Days Inventory is 17.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 50.45. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600719 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 334 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Dalian Thermal Power Co ranks worse than 57.19% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Dalian Thermal Power Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥49.8 Mil. Dalian Thermal Power Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥263.1 Mil. Hence, Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.26.

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

SHSE:600719' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.14   Med: 50.45   Max: 95.75
Current: 34.32

During the past 13 years, Dalian Thermal Power Co's highest Days Inventory was 95.75. The lowest was 27.14. And the median was 50.45.

SHSE:600719's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
57.19% of 334 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 27.9 vs SHSE:600719: 34.32

Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (12.31) to Mar. 2026 (17.26). It might indicate that Dalian Thermal Power Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Dalian Thermal Power Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.29.

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. Dalian Thermal Power Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.


Dalian Thermal Power Co  (SHSE:600719) 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.

Dalian Thermal 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.

Dalian Thermal 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.


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Dalian Thermal Power Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dalian Thermal 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.

Dalian Thermal Power Co Days Inventory Chart

Dalian Thermal Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Dalian Thermal 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 12.31 28.23 125.93 54.56 17.26

SHSE:600719 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Dalian Thermal 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.


Dalian Thermal Power Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Dalian Thermal Power Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Dalian Thermal 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
=( (59.136 + 89.349) / 2 ) / 538.9*365
=74.2425 / 538.9*365
=50.28

Dalian Thermal 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
=( (89.349 + 10.209) / 2 ) / 263.119*365 / 4
=49.779 / 263.119*365 / 4
=17.26

* 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 17.26 mean?
Dalian Thermal Power Co (SHSE:600719) has a Days Inventory of 17.26 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dalian Thermal Power Co and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 50.45. Over the past decade, Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 27.14 to 95.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalian Thermal Power Co ranks #191 out of 334 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Inventory too high?
Dalian Thermal Power Co's current Days Inventory of 17.26 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 50.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.14 to a high of 95.75. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Inventory is 27.90. Dalian Thermal Power Co's value of 17.26 is 38.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dalian Thermal Power Co ranks #191 out of 334 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dalian Thermal Power Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Inventory compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Dalian Thermal Power Co ranks #191 out of 334 companies for Days Inventory. This places Dalian Thermal Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 27.90. Dalian Thermal Power Co's value of 17.26 is 38.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Dalian Thermal Power Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 27.14 to 95.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.45 vs. the industry median of 27.90, Dalian Thermal 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 27.90, based on 334 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. Dalian Thermal Power Co's current Days Inventory of 17.26 is 38.1% 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 Dalian Thermal Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Inventory is 27.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dalian Thermal Power Co's current Days Inventory is 17.26, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 50.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalian Thermal Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalian Thermal Power Co (SHSE:600719) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.07, compared to a current price of ¥6.82 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 17.26, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 50.45 and 38.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 27.90. Dalian Thermal Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Dalian Thermal Power Co (SHSE:600719), the current Days Inventory is 17.26 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 Dalian Thermal Power Co (SHSE:600719) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalian Thermal Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥6.82 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.07. GuruFocus considers Dalian Thermal Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600719:

  • Days Inventory: 17.26 (66% below median its 10-year median of 50.45)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.07 vs. price of ¥6.82 (12.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#191 of 334)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600719 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dalian Thermal Power Co Business Description

Address No. 210, Xiangzhou Road, Shahekou District, Liaoning, Dalian, CHN, 116011
Dalian Thermal Power Co Ltd is a China-based company enaged in the generation and distribution of electric power and heat.
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