Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co (SHSE:600889) Days Inventory: 68.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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SHSE:600889 Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Ltd SHSE:600889
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GF Value ¥5.79
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What is Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Days Inventory?

Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co SHSE:600889 +1.31% 45 Days Inventory is 68.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 102.55. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600889 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co ranks worse than 81.12% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥146.1 Mil. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥193.7 Mil. Hence, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 68.83.

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

SHSE:600889' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.15   Med: 102.55   Max: 146.82
Current: 146.82

During the past 13 years, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's highest Days Inventory was 146.82. The lowest was 45.15. And the median was 102.55.

SHSE:600889's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
81.12% of 1541 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.55 vs SHSE:600889: 146.82

Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (70.83) to Mar. 2026 (68.83).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.33.

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. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.59.


Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co  (SHSE:600889) 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.

Nanjing Chemical Fibre 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.

Nanjing Chemical Fibre 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.


Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nanjing Chemical Fibre 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.

Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Days Inventory Chart

Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Nanjing Chemical Fibre 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:600889 vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Nanjing Chemical Fibre 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.


Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Nanjing Chemical Fibre 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
=( (108.776 + 88.595) / 2 ) / 317.831*365
=98.6855 / 317.831*365
=113.33

Nanjing Chemical Fibre 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
=( (88.595 + 203.624) / 2 ) / 193.708*365 / 4
=146.1095 / 193.708*365 / 4
=68.83

* 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 68.83 mean?
Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co (SHSE:600889) has a Days Inventory of 68.83 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 102.55. Over the past decade, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 45.15 to 146.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co ranks #1250 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Days Inventory too high?
Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's current Days Inventory of 68.83 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 102.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.15 to a high of 146.82. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.55. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's value of 68.83 is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co ranks #1250 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co ranks #1250 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.55. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's value of 68.83 is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 45.15 to 146.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 102.55 vs. the industry median of 80.55, Nanjing Chemical Fibre 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.55, based on 1,541 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. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's current Days Inventory of 68.83 is 14.5% 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 Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's current Days Inventory is 68.83, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 102.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co (SHSE:600889) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.79, compared to a current price of ¥15.48 — trading 167.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 68.83, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 102.55 and 14.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.55. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co (SHSE:600889), the current Days Inventory is 68.83 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 Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co (SHSE:600889) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥15.48 is trading 167.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.79. GuruFocus considers Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600889:

  • Days Inventory: 68.83 (33% below median its 10-year median of 102.55)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.79 vs. price of ¥15.48 (167.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.5% below the Chemicals median (#1250 of 1541)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600889 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Business Description

Address No. 2, Yuzhuang Road, Xiongzhou Street, Liuhe District, Jiangsu, Nanjing, CHN, 211511
Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Ltd is a China-based company mainly engaged in the production and operation of viscose fiber and tap water. The company produces Jinling brand viscose fiber which is sold in China and exported to South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Europe and the United States. Its water plant is located at Yanziji, Qixia District, Nanjing, and has a water supply capacity of approx. 150,000 tons/day. The company provides tap water service to enterprises in the economic and technological development zone and its surrounding factories and residential quarters.
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