China Energy Engineering (SHSE:601868) Days Inventory: 78.78 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:601868 China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd SHSE:601868
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What is China Energy Engineering Days Inventory?

China Energy Engineering SHSE:601868 -1.59% 51 Days Inventory is 78.78 as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 74.26. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601868 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥1,959.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,495 Construction companies, China Energy Engineering ranks worse than 78.8% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Energy Engineering's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥79,786 Mil. China Energy Engineering's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥184,840 Mil. Hence, China Energy Engineering's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 78.78.

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

SHSE:601868' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.87   Med: 74.26   Max: 110.58
Current: 74.12

During the past 12 years, China Energy Engineering's highest Days Inventory was 110.58. The lowest was 61.87. And the median was 74.26.

SHSE:601868's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
78.8% of 1495 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 49.88 vs SHSE:601868: 74.12

China Energy Engineering's Days Inventory increased from Jun. 2025 (76.61) to Jun. 2026 (78.78). It might indicate that China Energy Engineering's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China Energy Engineering's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.32.

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 Energy Engineering's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.38.


China Energy Engineering  (SHSE:601868) 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 Energy Engineering's Inventory Turnover for the six 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 Energy Engineering's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=79786.306 / 208312.252
=0.38

* 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 Energy Engineering Days Inventory Related Terms


China Energy Engineering Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Energy Engineering'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 Energy Engineering Days Inventory Chart

China Energy Engineering Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 78.33 68.24 66.54 68.14 70.66

China Energy Engineering Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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SHSE:601868 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Energy Engineering'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 Energy Engineering Days Inventory vs Construction Industry

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

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


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China Energy Engineering Days Inventory Calculation

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

China Energy Engineering'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
=( (74877.095 + 79102.353) / 2 ) / 397710.514*365
=76989.724 / 397710.514*365
=70.66

China Energy Engineering's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (79102.353 + 80470.259) / 2 ) / 184840.45*365 / 2
=79786.306 / 184840.45*365 / 2
=78.78

* 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 78.78 mean?
China Energy Engineering (SHSE:601868) has a Days Inventory of 78.78 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Energy Engineering and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.26. Over the past decade, China Energy Engineering's Days Inventory has ranged from 61.87 to 110.58. According to the industry distribution chart, China Energy Engineering ranks #1178 out of 1495 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is China Energy Engineering's Days Inventory too high?
China Energy Engineering's current Days Inventory of 78.78 is near median its 10-year median of 74.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.87 to a high of 110.58. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.88. China Energy Engineering's value of 78.78 is 57.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Energy Engineering ranks #1178 out of 1495 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Energy Engineering has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Energy Engineering's Days Inventory compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Energy Engineering ranks #1178 out of 1495 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Energy Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.88. China Energy Engineering's value of 78.78 is 57.9% above this benchmark. Historically, China Energy Engineering's own Days Inventory has ranged from 61.87 to 110.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.26 vs. the industry median of 49.88, China Energy Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.88, based on 1,495 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 Energy Engineering's current Days Inventory of 78.78 is 57.9% 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 Energy Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Energy Engineering's current Days Inventory is 78.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Energy Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Energy Engineering (SHSE:601868) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥1,959.20, compared to a current price of ¥2.47 — trading 99.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 78.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.26 and 57.9% above the Construction industry median of 49.88. China Energy Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 Energy Engineering (SHSE:601868), the current Days Inventory is 78.78 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 Energy Engineering (SHSE:601868) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Energy Engineering stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥2.47 is trading 99.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥1,959.20. GuruFocus considers China Energy Engineering to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601868:

  • Days Inventory: 78.78 (near median its 10-year median of 74.26)
  • GF Value™: ¥1,959.20 vs. price of ¥2.47 (99.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.9% above the Construction median (#1178 of 1495)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601868 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Energy Engineering Business Description

Other Exchanges 03996:Hong Kong2E5:Germany
Address No. 26A West Dawang Road, Building 1, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100022
China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd focused on two core main businesses of energy power and water conservancy, coordinately expanded nine related diversified businesses of green transportation, green buildings and municipal administration, digital infrastructure (artificial intelligence), new materials, civil explosives, ecological and environmental protection, highend equipment, urban development and operation (real estate), and industrial finance, comprehensively constructed a new coordinated development layout of 2+9 businesses, formed five business sectors of survey, design and consulting services, construction and contracting, industrial manufacturing, investment and operation, and others, and has the integrated service capabilities covering the whole industry chain.
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