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The historical rank and industry rank for Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601921'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 133.96 Med: 143.62 Max: 167.99
Current: 167.99
During the past 9 years, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's highest Days Inventory was 167.99. The lowest was 133.96. And the median was 143.62.
SHSE:601921's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 84.7% of 660
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 27.48
vs SHSE:601921: 167.99
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.43.
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.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.37.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921) 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.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co'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.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co'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.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Zhejiang Publishing & Media 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.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co Days Inventory Chart
SHSE:601921 vs NYT, WLY: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Zhejiang Publishing & Media 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.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang Publishing & Media 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.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921) has a Days Inventory of 213.11 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 143.62. Over the past decade, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 133.96 to 167.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #559 out of 660 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory too high?
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's current Days Inventory of 213.11 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 143.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 133.96 to a high of 167.99. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 27.48. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's value of 213.11 is 675.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #559 out of 660 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #559 out of 660 companies for Days Inventory. This places Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 27.48. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's value of 213.11 is 675.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 133.96 to 167.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 143.62 vs. the industry median of 27.48, Zhejiang Publishing & Media 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 27.48, based on 660 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. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's current Days Inventory of 213.11 is 675.5% 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 Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 27.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's current Days Inventory is 213.11, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 143.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.55, compared to a current price of ¥7.41 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 213.11, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 143.62 and 675.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 27.48. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921), the current Days Inventory is 213.11 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 Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥7.41 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.55.
GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601921:
Days Inventory: 213.11 (48% above median its 10-year median of 143.62)
GF Value™: ¥7.55 vs. price of ¥7.41 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 675.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#559 of 660)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601921 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co Ltd is engaged in the publication, distribution, and printing of publications such as books, periodicals, audio-visual products, and electronic publications.
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