Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) Days Inventory: 104.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:600776 Eastern Communications Co Ltd SHSE:600776
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What is Eastern Communications Co Days Inventory?

Eastern Communications Co SHSE:600776 -5.58% 65 Days Inventory is 104.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 109.92. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600776 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, Eastern Communications Co ranks better than 54.28% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Eastern Communications Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥552 Mil. Eastern Communications Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥483 Mil. Hence, Eastern Communications Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 104.33.

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

SHSE:600776' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.59   Med: 109.92   Max: 157.86
Current: 87.36

During the past 13 years, Eastern Communications Co's highest Days Inventory was 157.86. The lowest was 64.59. And the median was 109.92.

SHSE:600776's Days Inventory is ranked better than
54.28% of 2419 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.24 vs SHSE:600776: 87.36

Eastern Communications Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (94.41) to Mar. 2026 (104.33). It might indicate that Eastern Communications Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Eastern Communications Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87.

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. Eastern Communications Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.01.


Eastern Communications Co  (SHSE:600776) 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.

Eastern Communications 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.

Eastern Communications 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.


Eastern Communications Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Eastern Communications Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eastern Communications 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.

Eastern Communications Co Days Inventory Chart

Eastern Communications Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Eastern Communications 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:600776 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Eastern Communications 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.


Eastern Communications Co Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Eastern Communications Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eastern Communications Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Eastern Communications Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Eastern Communications 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
=( (377.606 + 504.564) / 2 ) / 2253.808*365
=441.085 / 2253.808*365
=71.43

Eastern Communications 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
=( (504.564 + 599.259) / 2 ) / 482.719*365 / 4
=551.9115 / 482.719*365 / 4
=104.33

* 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 104.33 mean?
Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) has a Days Inventory of 104.33 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Eastern Communications Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 109.92. Over the past decade, Eastern Communications Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 64.59 to 157.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Communications Co ranks #1106 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Eastern Communications Co's Days Inventory too high?
Eastern Communications Co's current Days Inventory of 104.33 is near median its 10-year median of 109.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.59 to a high of 157.86. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.24. Eastern Communications Co's value of 104.33 is 10.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Communications Co ranks #1106 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastern Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Communications Co's Days Inventory compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Eastern Communications Co ranks #1106 out of 2419 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Eastern Communications Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.24. Eastern Communications Co's value of 104.33 is 10.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern Communications Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 64.59 to 157.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 109.92 vs. the industry median of 94.24, Eastern Communications Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.24, based on 2,419 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. Eastern Communications Co's current Days Inventory of 104.33 is 10.7% 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 Eastern Communications Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern Communications Co's current Days Inventory is 104.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 109.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Communications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.57, compared to a current price of ¥11.50 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 104.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 109.92 and 10.7% above the Hardware industry median of 94.24. Eastern Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776), the current Days Inventory is 104.33 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 Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Communications Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥11.50 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.57. GuruFocus considers Eastern Communications Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600776:

  • Days Inventory: 104.33 (near median its 10-year median of 109.92)
  • GF Value™: ¥11.57 vs. price of ¥11.50 (0.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.7% above the Hardware median (#1106 of 2419)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600776 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eastern Communications Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 900941:China
Address No. 66 Dongxin Avenue, New and High-Technology Development Zone, Binjiang District, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, CHN, 310053
Eastern Communications Co Ltd is a China-based communications services company. It provides solutions for industrial applications and listed companies in the fields of communication and financial technology, communications business, an intelligent manufacturing business and intelligent services and software and other fields. The company's product portfolio includes private network communications and information security products and solutions; financial electronic equipment and operations services; communications and information technology integration services and EMS manufacturing operations. The company's products and solutions are used in China and other international countries.
65GF Score

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