Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co (SHSE:601279) Days Inventory: 118.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Above Median

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SHSE:601279 Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co Ltd SHSE:601279
70 GF Score
Price ¥2.92
GF Value ¥3.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co Days Inventory?

Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co SHSE:601279 -2.99% 70 Days Inventory is 118.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 102.86. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601279 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,289 Vehicles & Parts companies, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co ranks worse than 65.01% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,031 Mil. Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥796 Mil. Hence, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 118.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601279' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 89.1   Med: 102.86   Max: 108.03
Current: 103.8

During the past 10 years, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's highest Days Inventory was 108.03. The lowest was 89.10. And the median was 102.86.

SHSE:601279's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
65.01% of 1289 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.58 vs SHSE:601279: 103.80

Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (106.15) to Mar. 2026 (118.22). It might indicate that Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.77.

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. Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.


Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co  (SHSE:601279) 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.

Changchun Engley Automobile Industry 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.

Changchun Engley Automobile Industry 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.


Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Changchun Engley Automobile Industry 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.

Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co Days Inventory Chart

Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Changchun Engley Automobile Industry 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:601279 vs ORLY, AZO: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry 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.


Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Changchun Engley Automobile Industry 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
=( (1048.766 + 991.697) / 2 ) / 3923.134*365
=1020.2315 / 3923.134*365
=94.92

Changchun Engley Automobile Industry 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
=( (991.697 + 1069.662) / 2 ) / 795.553*365 / 4
=1030.6795 / 795.553*365 / 4
=118.22

* 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 118.22 mean?
Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co (SHSE:601279) has a Days Inventory of 118.22 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 102.86. Over the past decade, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 89.10 to 108.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co ranks #838 out of 1289 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Days Inventory too high?
Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's current Days Inventory of 118.22 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 102.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 89.10 to a high of 108.03. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.58. Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's value of 118.22 is 46.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co ranks #838 out of 1289 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's Days Inventory compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co ranks #838 out of 1289 companies for Days Inventory. This places Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.58. Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's value of 118.22 is 46.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 89.10 to 108.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 102.86 vs. the industry median of 80.58, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.58, based on 1,289 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. Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's current Days Inventory of 118.22 is 46.7% 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 Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's current Days Inventory is 118.22, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 102.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co (SHSE:601279) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.60, compared to a current price of ¥2.92 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 118.22, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 102.86 and 46.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.58. Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co (SHSE:601279), the current Days Inventory is 118.22 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 Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co (SHSE:601279) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥2.92 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.60. GuruFocus considers Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601279:

  • Days Inventory: 118.22 (15% above median its 10-year median of 102.86)
  • GF Value™: ¥3.60 vs. price of ¥2.92 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#838 of 1289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co Business Description

Address No. 888, Shunda Road, High-tech Zone, Jilin Province, Changchun, CHN, 130021
Changchun Engley Automobile Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the design, research and development, manufacturing and sales of body structure components and anti-collision system components. The company's main products include metallic and Non-metallic products. The metallic parts are mainly Cross Car beams, bumps, thresholds, battery lower shells and other body stamping parts: Non-metallic products include front end modules, underbody coves, spare tire warehouses, EV battery upper shell, battery trays and wheel guards.
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