Guangzhou Port Co (SHSE:601228) Days Inventory: 33.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — 63% Above Median

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SHSE:601228 Guangzhou Port Co Ltd SHSE:601228
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What is Guangzhou Port Co Days Inventory?

Guangzhou Port Co SHSE:601228 +1.93% 54 Days Inventory is 33.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 20.44. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601228 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 803 Transportation companies, Guangzhou Port Co ranks worse than 68.12% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Guangzhou Port Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥831 Mil. Guangzhou Port Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,282 Mil. Hence, Guangzhou Port Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.25.

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

SHSE:601228' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.37   Med: 20.44   Max: 27.79
Current: 21.16

During the past 13 years, Guangzhou Port Co's highest Days Inventory was 27.79. The lowest was 5.37. And the median was 20.44.

SHSE:601228's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
68.12% of 803 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.24 vs SHSE:601228: 21.16

Guangzhou Port Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (16.61) to Mar. 2026 (33.25). It might indicate that Guangzhou Port Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Guangzhou Port Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.74.

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. Guangzhou Port Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.


Guangzhou Port Co  (SHSE:601228) 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.

Guangzhou Port 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.

Guangzhou Port 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.


Guangzhou Port Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Guangzhou Port Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guangzhou Port 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.

Guangzhou Port Co Days Inventory Chart

Guangzhou Port Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Guangzhou Port 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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Guangzhou Port Co Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Guangzhou Port 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.


Guangzhou Port Co Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Guangzhou Port Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guangzhou Port Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Guangzhou Port Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Guangzhou Port 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
=( (604.34 + 773.371) / 2 ) / 10716.234*365
=688.8555 / 10716.234*365
=23.46

Guangzhou Port 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
=( (773.371 + 889.328) / 2 ) / 2281.79*365 / 4
=831.3495 / 2281.79*365 / 4
=33.25

* 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 33.25 mean?
Guangzhou Port Co (SHSE:601228) has a Days Inventory of 33.25 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Guangzhou Port Co and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 20.44. Over the past decade, Guangzhou Port Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 5.37 to 27.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Port Co ranks #547 out of 803 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Guangzhou Port Co's Days Inventory too high?
Guangzhou Port Co's current Days Inventory of 33.25 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 20.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.37 to a high of 27.79. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.24. Guangzhou Port Co's value of 33.25 is 171.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangzhou Port Co ranks #547 out of 803 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangzhou Port Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangzhou Port Co's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Port Co ranks #547 out of 803 companies for Days Inventory. This places Guangzhou Port Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.24. Guangzhou Port Co's value of 33.25 is 171.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Guangzhou Port Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 5.37 to 27.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.44 vs. the industry median of 12.24, Guangzhou Port 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 a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.24, based on 803 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. Guangzhou Port Co's current Days Inventory of 33.25 is 171.7% 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 Guangzhou Port Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangzhou Port Co's current Days Inventory is 33.25, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 20.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangzhou Port Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Port Co (SHSE:601228) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.17, compared to a current price of ¥3.17 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 33.25, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 20.44 and 171.7% above the Transportation industry median of 12.24. Guangzhou Port Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Guangzhou Port Co (SHSE:601228), the current Days Inventory is 33.25 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 Guangzhou Port Co (SHSE:601228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Port Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥3.17 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.17. GuruFocus considers Guangzhou Port Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601228:

  • Days Inventory: 33.25 (63% above median its 10-year median of 20.44)
  • GF Value™: ¥3.17 vs. price of ¥3.17 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 171.7% above the Transportation median (#547 of 803)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guangzhou Port Co Business Description

Address Room 603, No. 9, South Longxue Avenue, Nansha District, Guangdong, Guangzhou, CHN, 510100
Guangzhou Port Co Ltd is a integrated hub port and container trunk port in South China. Further, it is also involved in various business activities which include container business, petrochemical business, steel business, food business, coal business and others.
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