China First Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:601106) Days Inventory: 339.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 127% Above Median

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SHSE:601106 China First Heavy Industries Co Ltd SHSE:601106
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Price ¥3.09
GF Value ¥1.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is China First Heavy Industries Co Days Inventory?

China First Heavy Industries Co SHSE:601106 +0.98% 42 Days Inventory is 339.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 149.31. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601106 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥1.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, China First Heavy Industries Co ranks worse than 91.89% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China First Heavy Industries Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥7,803 Mil. China First Heavy Industries Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,100 Mil. Hence, China First Heavy Industries Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 339.07.

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

SHSE:601106' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.55   Med: 149.31   Max: 458.2
Current: 338.41

During the past 13 years, China First Heavy Industries Co's highest Days Inventory was 458.20. The lowest was 61.55. And the median was 149.31.

SHSE:601106's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
91.89% of 2971 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.96 vs SHSE:601106: 338.41

China First Heavy Industries Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (343.35) to Mar. 2026 (339.07).

Warning Sign:

If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China First Heavy Industries Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.

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. China First Heavy Industries Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.23.


China First Heavy Industries Co  (SHSE:601106) 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.

China First Heavy Industries 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.

China First Heavy Industries 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.


China First Heavy Industries Co Days Inventory Related Terms


China First Heavy Industries Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China First Heavy Industries 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.

China First Heavy Industries Co Days Inventory Chart

China First Heavy Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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China First Heavy Industries 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:601106 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, China First Heavy Industries 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.


China First Heavy Industries Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, China First Heavy Industries Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China First Heavy Industries Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

China First Heavy Industries 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
=( (8010.039 + 7849.086) / 2 ) / 8513.856*365
=7929.5625 / 8513.856*365
=339.95

China First Heavy Industries 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
=( (7849.086 + 7757.397) / 2 ) / 2100.023*365 / 4
=7803.2415 / 2100.023*365 / 4
=339.07

* 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 339.07 mean?
China First Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:601106) has a Days Inventory of 339.07 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China First Heavy Industries Co and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 149.31. Over the past decade, China First Heavy Industries Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 61.55 to 458.20. According to the industry distribution chart, China First Heavy Industries Co ranks #2730 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is China First Heavy Industries Co's Days Inventory too high?
China First Heavy Industries Co's current Days Inventory of 339.07 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 149.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.55 to a high of 458.20. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.96. China First Heavy Industries Co's value of 339.07 is 182.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China First Heavy Industries Co ranks #2730 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China First Heavy Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China First Heavy Industries Co's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, China First Heavy Industries Co ranks #2730 out of 2971 companies for Days Inventory. This places China First Heavy Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.96. China First Heavy Industries Co's value of 339.07 is 182.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China First Heavy Industries Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 61.55 to 458.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 149.31 vs. the industry median of 119.96, China First Heavy Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.96, based on 2,971 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. China First Heavy Industries Co's current Days Inventory of 339.07 is 182.7% 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 China First Heavy Industries Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China First Heavy Industries Co's current Days Inventory is 339.07, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 149.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China First Heavy Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China First Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:601106) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥1.59, compared to a current price of ¥3.09 — trading 94.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 339.07, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 149.31 and 182.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.96. China First Heavy Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 China First Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:601106), the current Days Inventory is 339.07 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 China First Heavy Industries Co (SHSE:601106) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China First Heavy Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥3.09 is trading 94.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥1.59. GuruFocus considers China First Heavy Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601106:

  • Days Inventory: 339.07 (127% above median its 10-year median of 149.31)
  • GF Value™: ¥1.59 vs. price of ¥3.09 (94.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 182.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2730 of 2971)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601106 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China First Heavy Industries Co Business Description

Address Changqian Road Number 9, Fularji, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, CHN, 161042
China First Heavy Industries Co Ltd manufactures and sells heavy-duty equipment in the People's Republic of China and internationally. It offers energy equipment, including civilian nuclear energy, petrol-chemistry, coal chemistry, common chemistry, ocean engineering, seawater desalination, mining excavator and transportation, and offshore high power generating equipment.
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