Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) Days Inventory: 95.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median

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SHSE:601928 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd SHSE:601928
63 GF Score
Price ¥9.64
GF Value ¥9.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Days Inventory?

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media SHSE:601928 +2.34% 63 Days Inventory is 95.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 113.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601928 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Media - Diversified companies, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks worse than 74.25% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,937 Mil. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,855 Mil. Hence, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 95.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601928' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.99   Med: 113   Max: 127.72
Current: 92.34

During the past 13 years, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's highest Days Inventory was 127.72. The lowest was 85.99. And the median was 113.00.

SHSE:601928's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
74.25% of 664 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.71 vs SHSE:601928: 92.34

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (81.65) to Mar. 2026 (95.28). It might indicate that Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.96.

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. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.67.


Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media  (SHSE:601928) 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.

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media'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.

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media'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.


Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Days Inventory Related Terms


Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media'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.

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Days Inventory Chart

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 81.65 62.84 127.27 95.70 95.28

SHSE:601928 vs NYT, WLY: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Jiangsu Phoenix 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.


Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Days Inventory falls into.


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Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Days Inventory Calculation

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

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media'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
=( (1763.151 + 1888.134) / 2 ) / 7394.909*365
=1825.6425 / 7394.909*365
=90.11

Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media'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
=( (1888.134 + 1985.582) / 2 ) / 1854.946*365 / 4
=1936.858 / 1854.946*365 / 4
=95.28

* 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 95.28 mean?
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) has a Days Inventory of 95.28 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 113.00. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Days Inventory has ranged from 85.99 to 127.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #493 out of 664 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Days Inventory too high?
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Days Inventory of 95.28 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 113.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.99 to a high of 127.72. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.71. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's value of 95.28 is 231.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #493 out of 664 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media ranks #493 out of 664 companies for Days Inventory. This places Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.71. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's value of 95.28 is 231.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's own Days Inventory has ranged from 85.99 to 127.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 113.00 vs. the industry median of 28.71, Jiangsu Phoenix 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 28.71, based on 664 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. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Days Inventory of 95.28 is 231.9% 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's current Days Inventory is 95.28, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 113.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.18, compared to a current price of ¥9.64 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 95.28, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 113.00 and 231.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.71. Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928), the current Days Inventory is 95.28 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 Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media (SHSE:601928) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥9.64 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.18. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601928:

  • Days Inventory: 95.28 (16% below median its 10-year median of 113.00)
  • GF Value™: ¥9.18 vs. price of ¥9.64 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 231.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#493 of 664)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601928 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Business Description

Address No. 1, Hunan Road, Tower B, Phoenix Plaza, Nanjing, CHN, 210009
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd is a China-based publishing company. The company operates four segments. The Publishing segment covers the publishing and distribution of textbooks, teaching aids, general books, audio-visual products, and vocational education software. The Issuing Division handles the wholesale and retail of teaching materials, teaching aids, general books, audio-visual products, and cultural supplies. The Other segment includes new media businesses such as software development, film and television production, digital asset management, cloud services, and investment management. The Headquarters segment oversees distribution management, procurement, settlement, group publication distribution, textbook bidding, and publishing business management.
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