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The historical rank and industry rank for China Science Publishing & Media's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601858'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.77 Med: 118.57 Max: 127.47
Current: 90.3
During the past 13 years, China Science Publishing & Media's highest Days Inventory was 127.47. The lowest was 82.77. And the median was 118.57.
SHSE:601858's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 74.02% of 666
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 27.205
vs SHSE:601858: 90.30
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
China Science Publishing & Media's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.20.
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 Science Publishing & Media's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.61.
China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) 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 Science Publishing & Media's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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 Science Publishing & Media's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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 Science Publishing & Media Days Inventory Related Terms
China Science Publishing & Media Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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 Science Publishing & Media Days Inventory Chart
SHSE:601858 vs NYT, WLY: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, China Science Publishing & Media'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 Science Publishing & Media Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Science Publishing & Media's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Science Publishing & Media's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) has a Days Inventory of 76.22 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 118.57. Over the past decade, China Science Publishing & Media's Days Inventory has ranged from 82.77 to 127.47. According to the industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #493 out of 666 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is China Science Publishing & Media's Days Inventory too high?
China Science Publishing & Media's current Days Inventory of 76.22 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 118.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.77 to a high of 127.47. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 27.21. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 76.22 is 180.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #493 out of 666 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Science Publishing & Media has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Science Publishing & Media's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #493 out of 666 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Science Publishing & Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 27.21. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 76.22 is 180.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China Science Publishing & Media's own Days Inventory has ranged from 82.77 to 127.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 118.57 vs. the industry median of 27.21, China Science Publishing & Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 27.21, based on 666 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 Science Publishing & Media's current Days Inventory of 76.22 is 180.2% 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 Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 27.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Science Publishing & Media's current Days Inventory is 76.22, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 118.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Science Publishing & Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.34, compared to a current price of ¥21.93 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 76.22, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 118.57 and 180.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 27.21. China Science Publishing & Media's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858), the current Days Inventory is 76.22 as of Jun. 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 Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science Publishing & Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥21.93 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.34.
GuruFocus considers China Science Publishing & Media to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601858:
Days Inventory: 76.22 (36% below median its 10-year median of 118.57)
GF Value™: ¥20.34 vs. price of ¥21.93 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 180.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#493 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601858 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Science Publishing & Media Ltd is a China based company engaged in providing publishing services. It offers books, journals, newspapers, literature and data, online publishing, import and export and printing services. For overseas distribution, the company uses Science Press brand.
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