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Shanghai Baosteel Packaging CoSHSE:601968 60 Days Inventory is 45.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 51.04. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601968 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 376 Packaging & Containers companies, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks better than 83.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601968'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.04 Med: 51.04 Max: 75.38
Current: 45.37
During the past 13 years, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's highest Days Inventory was 75.38. The lowest was 45.04. And the median was 51.04.
SHSE:601968's Days Inventory is ranked better than 83.51% of 376
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 78.26
vs SHSE:601968: 45.37
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.01.
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.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) 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.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co Days Inventory Chart
SHSE:601968 vs SW, PKG, IP: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) has a Days Inventory of 45.33 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 51.04. Over the past decade, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 45.04 to 75.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks #62 out of 376 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Days Inventory too high?
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's current Days Inventory of 45.33 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 51.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.04 to a high of 75.38. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 78.26. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's value of 45.33 is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks #62 out of 376 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Days Inventory compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks #62 out of 376 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 78.26. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's value of 45.33 is 42.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 45.04 to 75.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.04 vs. the industry median of 78.26, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 78.26, based on 376 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. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's current Days Inventory of 45.33 is 42.1% 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 Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 78.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's current Days Inventory is 45.33, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 51.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.80, compared to a current price of ¥4.16 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 45.33, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 51.04 and 42.1% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 78.26. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968), the current Days Inventory is 45.33 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 Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.16 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.80.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601968:
Days Inventory: 45.33 (11% below median its 10-year median of 51.04)
GF Value™: ¥5.80 vs. price of ¥4.16 (28.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% below the Packaging & Containers median (#62 of 376)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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