Asian Star Anchor Chain Co (SHSE:601890) Days Inventory: 227.84 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:601890 Asian Star Anchor Chain Co Ltd SHSE:601890
77 GF Score
Price ¥8.54
GF Value ¥10.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Asian Star Anchor Chain Co Days Inventory?

Asian Star Anchor Chain Co SHSE:601890 +1.79% 77 Days Inventory is 227.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 251.12. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601890 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥10.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 329 Aerospace & Defense companies, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co ranks worse than 75.99% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,019 Mil. Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥408 Mil. Hence, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 227.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601890' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 228.24   Med: 251.12   Max: 280.54
Current: 242.06

During the past 13 years, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's highest Days Inventory was 280.54. The lowest was 228.24. And the median was 251.12.

SHSE:601890's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
75.99% of 329 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 139.44 vs SHSE:601890: 242.06

Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (192.20) to Mar. 2026 (227.84). It might indicate that Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.

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. Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.86.


Asian Star Anchor Chain Co  (SHSE:601890) 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.

Asian Star Anchor Chain 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.

Asian Star Anchor Chain 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.


Asian Star Anchor Chain Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Asian Star Anchor Chain Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asian Star Anchor Chain 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.

Asian Star Anchor Chain Co Days Inventory Chart

Asian Star Anchor Chain Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Asian Star Anchor Chain 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:601890 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Asian Star Anchor Chain 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.


Asian Star Anchor Chain Co Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Asian Star Anchor Chain Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Asian Star Anchor Chain 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
=( (919.288 + 875.688) / 2 ) / 1435.264*365
=897.488 / 1435.264*365
=228.24

Asian Star Anchor Chain 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
=( (875.688 + 1162.355) / 2 ) / 408.113*365 / 4
=1019.0215 / 408.113*365 / 4
=227.84

* 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 227.84 mean?
Asian Star Anchor Chain Co (SHSE:601890) has a Days Inventory of 227.84 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Asian Star Anchor Chain Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 251.12. Over the past decade, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 228.24 to 280.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co ranks #250 out of 329 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Days Inventory too high?
Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's current Days Inventory of 227.84 is near median its 10-year median of 251.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 228.24 to a high of 280.54. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 139.44. Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's value of 227.84 is 63.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co ranks #250 out of 329 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's Days Inventory compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co ranks #250 out of 329 companies for Days Inventory. This places Asian Star Anchor Chain Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 139.44. Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's value of 227.84 is 63.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 228.24 to 280.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 251.12 vs. the industry median of 139.44, Asian Star Anchor Chain 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 139.44, based on 329 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. Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's current Days Inventory of 227.84 is 63.4% 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 Asian Star Anchor Chain Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 139.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's current Days Inventory is 227.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 251.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asian Star Anchor Chain Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co (SHSE:601890) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥10.98, compared to a current price of ¥8.54 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 227.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 251.12 and 63.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 139.44. Asian Star Anchor Chain Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Asian Star Anchor Chain Co (SHSE:601890), the current Days Inventory is 227.84 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 Asian Star Anchor Chain Co (SHSE:601890) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Star Anchor Chain Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥8.54 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥10.98. GuruFocus considers Asian Star Anchor Chain Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601890:

  • Days Inventory: 227.84 (near median its 10-year median of 251.12)
  • GF Value™: ¥10.98 vs. price of ¥8.54 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#250 of 329)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601890 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asian Star Anchor Chain Co Business Description

Address Hede Village, Dongxing Town, Jiangsu Province, Jingjiang, CHN, 214533
Asian Star Anchor Chain Co Ltd is engaged in two business segments: marine anchor chains and marine engineering mooring chains.
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