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Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.69.
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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) 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 Merchants Energy Shipping 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.
China Merchants Energy Shipping 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.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Days Inventory Related Terms
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co 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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co Days Inventory Chart
SHSE:601872 vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, China Merchants Energy Shipping 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.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Energy Shipping Co'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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) has a Days Inventory of 24.75 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Merchants Energy Shipping Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.15. Over the past decade, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 20.68 to 33.28. According to the industry distribution chart, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co ranks #272 out of 684 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Days Inventory too high?
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's current Days Inventory of 24.75 is near median its 10-year median of 26.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.68 to a high of 33.28. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.11. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's value of 24.75 is 20.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co ranks #272 out of 684 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's Days Inventory compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co ranks #272 out of 684 companies for Days Inventory. This puts China Merchants Energy Shipping Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.11. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's value of 24.75 is 20.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 20.68 to 33.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.15 vs. the industry median of 31.11, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co has consistently been below 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.11, based on 684 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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co's current Days Inventory of 24.75 is 20.4% below 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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's current Days Inventory is 24.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Energy Shipping Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.60, compared to a current price of ¥15.70 — trading 82.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 24.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.15 and 20.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.11. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872), the current Days Inventory is 24.75 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 China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥15.70 is trading 82.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.60.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Energy Shipping Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601872:
Days Inventory: 24.75 (near median its 10-year median of 26.15)
GF Value™: ¥8.60 vs. price of ¥15.70 (82.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#272 of 684)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Business Description
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd is a China-based company that engages in tanker transportation, bulk cargo vessel transportation, and liquid natural gas (LNG) vessel transportation. It provides a full range of energy transportation services running a large diversity of vessels, including crude oil tankers, dry bulk carriers, and LNG carriers. It provides services to customers from China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, the United States, and other countries.
63GF Score
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