Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600738) Days Inventory: 53.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 83% Below Median

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SHSE:600738 Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Ltd SHSE:600738
63 GF Score
Price ¥3.63
GF Value ¥4.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Days Inventory?

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co SHSE:600738 -1.89% 63 Days Inventory is 53.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 323.11. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600738 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,091 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co ranks better than 73.24% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥32.0 Mil. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥54.5 Mil. Hence, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600738' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.32   Med: 323.11   Max: 1212.12
Current: 58.32

During the past 13 years, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's highest Days Inventory was 1212.12. The lowest was 58.32. And the median was 323.11.

SHSE:600738's Days Inventory is ranked better than
73.24% of 1091 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 105.43 vs SHSE:600738: 58.32

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (79.33) to Mar. 2026 (53.60).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.70.

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. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.


Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co  (SHSE:600738) 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.

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group 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.

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group 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.


Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group 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.

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Days Inventory Chart

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co 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:600738 vs DDS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group 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.


Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group 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
=( (55.998 + 30.079) / 2 ) / 218.252*365
=43.0385 / 218.252*365
=71.98

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group 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
=( (30.079 + 33.957) / 2 ) / 54.506*365 / 4
=32.018 / 54.506*365 / 4
=53.60

* 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 53.60 mean?
Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600738) has a Days Inventory of 53.60 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 323.11. Over the past decade, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 58.32 to 1,212.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co ranks #292 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Inventory too high?
Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's current Days Inventory of 53.60 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 323.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.32 to a high of 1,212.12. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 105.43. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's value of 53.60 is 49.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co ranks #292 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Inventory compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co ranks #292 out of 1091 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 105.43. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's value of 53.60 is 49.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 58.32 to 1,212.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 323.11 vs. the industry median of 105.43, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 105.43, based on 1,091 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. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's current Days Inventory of 53.60 is 49.2% 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 Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 105.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's current Days Inventory is 53.60, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 323.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600738) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.54, compared to a current price of ¥3.63 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 53.60, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 323.11 and 49.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 105.43. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600738), the current Days Inventory is 53.60 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 Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600738) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥3.63 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.54. GuruFocus considers Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600738:

  • Days Inventory: 53.60 (83% below median its 10-year median of 323.11)
  • GF Value™: ¥4.54 vs. price of ¥3.63 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#292 of 1091)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600738 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Business Description

Address No. 88, Jiru Road, Unit 1, Building 2, Loft49 Creative Industrial Park, Gongshu District, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, CHN, 310015
Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Ltd is engaged in retail department stores, restaurants and hotels in Lanzhou, professional market management in Nanjing, and unified operation and management of professional markets and comprehensive shopping malls in Hangzhou and Shanghai.
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