Shanghai Huafon Aluminium (SHSE:601702) Days Inventory: 117.66 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:601702 Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Corp SHSE:601702
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Price ¥14.57
GF Value ¥22.95
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What is Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Days Inventory?

Shanghai Huafon Aluminium SHSE:601702 +4.90% 89 Days Inventory is 117.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 116.51. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601702 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥22.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium ranks worse than 58.1% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3,291 Mil. Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥2,552 Mil. Hence, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 117.66.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601702' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 88.79   Med: 116.51   Max: 139.63
Current: 102.21

During the past 11 years, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's highest Days Inventory was 139.63. The lowest was 88.79. And the median was 116.51.

SHSE:601702's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
58.1% of 685 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 86.48 vs SHSE:601702: 102.21

Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (98.41) to Mar. 2026 (117.66). It might indicate that Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.

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. Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.


Shanghai Huafon Aluminium  (SHSE:601702) 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.

Shanghai Huafon Aluminium'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.

Shanghai Huafon Aluminium'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.


Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Days Inventory Related Terms


Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Huafon Aluminium'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.

Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Days Inventory Chart

Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Shanghai Huafon Aluminium 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:601702 vs AA: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium'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.


Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Days Inventory falls into.


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Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Days Inventory Calculation

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

Shanghai Huafon Aluminium'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
=( (2566.262 + 3132.1) / 2 ) / 10774.899*365
=2849.181 / 10774.899*365
=96.52

Shanghai Huafon Aluminium'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
=( (3132.1 + 3450.106) / 2 ) / 2552.445*365 / 4
=3291.103 / 2552.445*365 / 4
=117.66

* 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 117.66 mean?
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium (SHSE:601702) has a Days Inventory of 117.66 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shanghai Huafon Aluminium and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 116.51. Over the past decade, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Days Inventory has ranged from 88.79 to 139.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium ranks #398 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Days Inventory too high?
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's current Days Inventory of 117.66 is near median its 10-year median of 116.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 88.79 to a high of 139.63. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 86.48. Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's value of 117.66 is 36.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium ranks #398 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Days Inventory compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium ranks #398 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shanghai Huafon Aluminium in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.48. Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's value of 117.66 is 36.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's own Days Inventory has ranged from 88.79 to 139.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 116.51 vs. the industry median of 86.48, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 86.48, based on 685 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. Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's current Days Inventory of 117.66 is 36.1% 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 Shanghai Huafon Aluminium and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's current Days Inventory is 117.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 116.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Huafon Aluminium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium (SHSE:601702) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥22.95, compared to a current price of ¥14.57 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 117.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 116.51 and 36.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 86.48. Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Shanghai Huafon Aluminium (SHSE:601702), the current Days Inventory is 117.66 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 Shanghai Huafon Aluminium (SHSE:601702) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥14.57 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥22.95. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Huafon Aluminium to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601702:

  • Days Inventory: 117.66 (near median its 10-year median of 116.51)
  • GF Value™: ¥22.95 vs. price of ¥14.57 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#398 of 685)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601702 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Business Description

Address 1111 Yuegong Road, Jinshan District, Shanghai, CHN, 201506
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Corp is engaged in production and sales of aluminum sheet, strip and foil. The company's products include brazed heat exchangers material; water tanks, heaters, air coolers; condenser; evaporator, heater, oil cooler; and Other Industrial Products Materials. Its products line covers all kinds of alloyed material and specifications which is widely used in the automobile and construction machinery and equipment cooling systems, power station cooling system, micro-channel cooler and all kinds of both commercial and residential air-conditioners. It also processes all kinds of aluminum products processing 1,3,4,5,7 series, which are widely used in transportation construction, food packaging, electronics information industry and other fields.
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