China National Chemical Engineering Co (SHSE:601117) Days Inventory: 12.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median

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SHSE:601117 China National Chemical Engineering Co Ltd SHSE:601117
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Price ¥7.57
GF Value ¥8.21
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What is China National Chemical Engineering Co Days Inventory?

China National Chemical Engineering Co SHSE:601117 -3.20% 89 Days Inventory is 12.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 14.53. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601117 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,489 Construction companies, China National Chemical Engineering Co ranks better than 72.13% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China National Chemical Engineering Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥5,605 Mil. China National Chemical Engineering Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥41,633 Mil. Hence, China National Chemical Engineering Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.28.

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

SHSE:601117' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.14   Med: 14.53   Max: 146.84
Current: 13.47

During the past 13 years, China National Chemical Engineering Co's highest Days Inventory was 146.84. The lowest was 12.14. And the median was 14.53.

SHSE:601117's Days Inventory is ranked better than
72.13% of 1489 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 49.83 vs SHSE:601117: 13.47

China National Chemical Engineering Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (14.82) to Mar. 2026 (12.28).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China National Chemical Engineering Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.43.

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 National Chemical Engineering Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.


China National Chemical Engineering Co  (SHSE:601117) 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 National Chemical Engineering 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 National Chemical Engineering Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=5604.6035 / 46104.604
=0.12

* 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 National Chemical Engineering Co Days Inventory Related Terms


China National Chemical Engineering Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China National Chemical Engineering 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 National Chemical Engineering Co Days Inventory Chart

China National Chemical Engineering Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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China National Chemical Engineering 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:601117 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China National Chemical Engineering 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 National Chemical Engineering Co Days Inventory vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China National Chemical Engineering Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China National Chemical Engineering Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

China National Chemical Engineering 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
=( (5848.476 + 5406.421) / 2 ) / 169202.421*365
=5627.4485 / 169202.421*365
=12.14

China National Chemical Engineering 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
=( (5406.421 + 5802.786) / 2 ) / 41633.492*365 / 4
=5604.6035 / 41633.492*365 / 4
=12.28

* 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 12.28 mean?
China National Chemical Engineering Co (SHSE:601117) has a Days Inventory of 12.28 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China National Chemical Engineering Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 14.53. Over the past decade, China National Chemical Engineering Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.14 to 146.84. According to the industry distribution chart, China National Chemical Engineering Co ranks #415 out of 1489 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is China National Chemical Engineering Co's Days Inventory too high?
China National Chemical Engineering Co's current Days Inventory of 12.28 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 14.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.14 to a high of 146.84. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.83. China National Chemical Engineering Co's value of 12.28 is 75.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China National Chemical Engineering Co ranks #415 out of 1489 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China National Chemical Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China National Chemical Engineering Co's Days Inventory compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China National Chemical Engineering Co ranks #415 out of 1489 companies for Days Inventory. This puts China National Chemical Engineering Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.83. China National Chemical Engineering Co's value of 12.28 is 75.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China National Chemical Engineering Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.14 to 146.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.53 vs. the industry median of 49.83, China National Chemical Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.83, based on 1,489 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 National Chemical Engineering Co's current Days Inventory of 12.28 is 75.4% 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 China National Chemical Engineering Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China National Chemical Engineering Co's current Days Inventory is 12.28, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 14.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China National Chemical Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Chemical Engineering Co (SHSE:601117) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.21, compared to a current price of ¥7.57 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 12.28, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 14.53 and 75.4% below the Construction industry median of 49.83. China National Chemical Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 China National Chemical Engineering Co (SHSE:601117), the current Days Inventory is 12.28 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 National Chemical Engineering Co (SHSE:601117) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Chemical Engineering Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥7.57 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.21. GuruFocus considers China National Chemical Engineering Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601117:

  • Days Inventory: 12.28 (15% below median its 10-year median of 14.53)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.21 vs. price of ¥7.57 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.4% below the Construction median (#415 of 1489)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China National Chemical Engineering Co Business Description

Address No. 2, Dongzhimennei Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100007
China National Chemical Engineering Co Ltd engages in the general contracting of construction and infrastructure projects in the fields of chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, power, and coal industries in China and internationally. It provides services, such as project consulting, prospecting, design, construction, project management, environmental treatment, and technology research and development and its industrialization, as well as the installation of pipelines, circuits, and equipment.
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