Whirlpool China Co (SHSE:600983) Days Inventory: 43.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Below Median

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SHSE:600983 Whirlpool China Co Ltd SHSE:600983
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Price ¥7.36
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What is Whirlpool China Co Days Inventory?

Whirlpool China Co SHSE:600983 -2.26% 62 Days Inventory is 43.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 57.20. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600983 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥10.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Whirlpool China Co ranks better than 89.16% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Whirlpool China Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥384 Mil. Whirlpool China Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥798 Mil. Hence, Whirlpool China Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.86.

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

SHSE:600983' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.37   Med: 57.2   Max: 74.27
Current: 43.79

During the past 13 years, Whirlpool China Co's highest Days Inventory was 74.27. The lowest was 41.37. And the median was 57.20.

SHSE:600983's Days Inventory is ranked better than
89.16% of 415 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 95.85 vs SHSE:600983: 43.79

Whirlpool China Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (42.45) to Mar. 2026 (43.86). It might indicate that Whirlpool China Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Whirlpool China Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.08.

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. Whirlpool China Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.


Whirlpool China Co  (SHSE:600983) 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.

Whirlpool China 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.

Whirlpool China 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.


Whirlpool China Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Whirlpool China Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Whirlpool China 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.

Whirlpool China Co Days Inventory Chart

Whirlpool China Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Whirlpool China 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 42.45 51.32 41.91 36.63 43.86

SHSE:600983 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Whirlpool China 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.


Whirlpool China Co Days Inventory vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whirlpool China Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Whirlpool China Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Whirlpool China Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Whirlpool China 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
=( (478.433 + 354.067) / 2 ) / 3672.165*365
=416.25 / 3672.165*365
=41.37

Whirlpool China 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
=( (354.067 + 413.324) / 2 ) / 798.257*365 / 4
=383.6955 / 798.257*365 / 4
=43.86

* 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 43.86 mean?
Whirlpool China Co (SHSE:600983) has a Days Inventory of 43.86 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Whirlpool China Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 57.20. Over the past decade, Whirlpool China Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 41.37 to 74.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Whirlpool China Co ranks #45 out of 415 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Whirlpool China Co's Days Inventory too high?
Whirlpool China Co's current Days Inventory of 43.86 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 57.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.37 to a high of 74.27. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Days Inventory is 95.85. Whirlpool China Co's value of 43.86 is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whirlpool China Co ranks #45 out of 415 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Whirlpool China Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whirlpool China Co's Days Inventory compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Whirlpool China Co ranks #45 out of 415 companies for Days Inventory. This places Whirlpool China Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 95.85. Whirlpool China Co's value of 43.86 is 54.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Whirlpool China Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 41.37 to 74.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.20 vs. the industry median of 95.85, Whirlpool China 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Days Inventory among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 95.85, based on 415 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. Whirlpool China Co's current Days Inventory of 43.86 is 54.2% 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 Whirlpool China Co and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Days Inventory is 95.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whirlpool China Co's current Days Inventory is 43.86, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 57.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whirlpool China Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool China Co (SHSE:600983) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥10.44, compared to a current price of ¥7.36 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 43.86, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 57.20 and 54.2% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 95.85. Whirlpool China Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Whirlpool China Co (SHSE:600983), the current Days Inventory is 43.86 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 Whirlpool China Co (SHSE:600983) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool China Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥7.36 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥10.44. GuruFocus considers Whirlpool China Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600983:

  • Days Inventory: 43.86 (23% below median its 10-year median of 57.20)
  • GF Value™: ¥10.44 vs. price of ¥7.36 (29.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.2% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#45 of 415)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600983 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Whirlpool China Co Business Description

Address No. 4477, Xiyou Road, High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Anhui, Hefei, CHN, 231283
Whirlpool China Co Ltd manufactures and distributes home appliances. it offers a product such as washing machines, microwave ovens, kitchen appliances, electric appliances, among others. Geographically the company's presence can be seen in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asian market.
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