Yunnan Coal & Energy Co (SHSE:600792) Days Inventory: 16.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Below Median

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SHSE:600792 Yunnan Coal & Energy Co Ltd SHSE:600792
52 GF Score
Price ¥3.37
GF Value ¥2.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Yunnan Coal & Energy Co Days Inventory?

Yunnan Coal & Energy Co SHSE:600792 +1.20% 52 Days Inventory is 16.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 27.91. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600792 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥2.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥282 Mil. Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,526 Mil. Hence, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.90.

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

SHSE:600792' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.2   Med: 27.91   Max: 43.52
Current: 19.2

During the past 13 years, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's highest Days Inventory was 43.52. The lowest was 19.20. And the median was 27.91.

SHSE:600792's Days Inventory is ranked better than
95.02% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs SHSE:600792: 19.20

Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (21.14) to Mar. 2026 (16.90).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.40.

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. Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.


Yunnan Coal & Energy Co  (SHSE:600792) 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.

Yunnan Coal & 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.

Yunnan Coal & 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.


Yunnan Coal & Energy Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Yunnan Coal & Energy Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yunnan Coal & 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.

Yunnan Coal & Energy Co Days Inventory Chart

Yunnan Coal & Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Yunnan Coal & Energy 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:600792 vs HCC, AMR, METC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, Yunnan Coal & 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.


Yunnan Coal & Energy Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Yunnan Coal & Energy Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Yunnan Coal & 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
=( (319.089 + 308.765) / 2 ) / 5617.92*365
=313.927 / 5617.92*365
=20.40

Yunnan Coal & 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
=( (308.765 + 256.165) / 2 ) / 1525.505*365 / 4
=282.465 / 1525.505*365 / 4
=16.90

* 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 16.90 mean?
Yunnan Coal & Energy Co (SHSE:600792) has a Days Inventory of 16.90 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Yunnan Coal & Energy Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 27.91. Over the past decade, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 19.20 to 43.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co ranks #29 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's Days Inventory too high?
Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's current Days Inventory of 16.90 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 27.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.20 to a high of 43.52. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's value of 16.90 is 80.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co ranks #29 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's Days Inventory compare to HCC and AMR?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co ranks #29 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Yunnan Coal & Energy Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's value of 16.90 is 80.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 19.20 to 43.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.91 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Yunnan Coal & 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 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. Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's current Days Inventory of 16.90 is 80.5% 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 Yunnan Coal & Energy Co 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. Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's current Days Inventory is 16.90, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 27.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yunnan Coal & Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co (SHSE:600792) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.80, compared to a current price of ¥3.37 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 16.90, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 27.91 and 80.5% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. Yunnan Coal & Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Yunnan Coal & Energy Co (SHSE:600792), the current Days Inventory is 16.90 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 Yunnan Coal & Energy Co (SHSE:600792) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yunnan Coal & Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥3.37 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.80. GuruFocus considers Yunnan Coal & Energy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600792:

  • Days Inventory: 16.90 (39% below median its 10-year median of 27.91)
  • GF Value™: ¥2.80 vs. price of ¥3.37 (20.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.5% below the Steel median (#29 of 582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600792 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yunnan Coal & Energy Co Business Description

Address No. 35 Renmin Middle Road, Yangguang Tower A, 3F, Kunming, Yunnan, CHN, 650021
Yunnan Coal & Energy Co Ltd is a China-based company which is principally engaged in the distribution of coke and coal coking chemicals.
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