Hainan Mining Co (SHSE:601969) Days Inventory: 95.10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 81% Above Median

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SHSE:601969 Hainan Mining Co Ltd SHSE:601969
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GF Value ¥8.60
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What is Hainan Mining Co Days Inventory?

Hainan Mining Co SHSE:601969 -1.32% 82 Days Inventory is 95.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 52.63. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601969 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Hainan Mining Co ranks better than 51.72% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hainan Mining Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥922 Mil. Hainan Mining Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥885 Mil. Hence, Hainan Mining Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 95.10.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hainan Mining Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601969' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.74   Med: 52.63   Max: 169.34
Current: 83.8

During the past 13 years, Hainan Mining Co's highest Days Inventory was 169.34. The lowest was 38.74. And the median was 52.63.

SHSE:601969's Days Inventory is ranked better than
51.72% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs SHSE:601969: 83.80

Hainan Mining Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (50.58) to Mar. 2026 (95.10). It might indicate that Hainan Mining Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hainan Mining Co'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. Hainan Mining Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.77.


Hainan Mining Co  (SHSE:601969) 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.

Hainan Mining 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.

Hainan Mining 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.


Hainan Mining Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Hainan Mining Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hainan Mining 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.

Hainan Mining Co Days Inventory Chart

Hainan Mining Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Hainan Mining 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:601969 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Hainan Mining 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.


Hainan Mining Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hainan Mining Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hainan Mining Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Hainan Mining Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hainan Mining 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
=( (402.215 + 719.414) / 2 ) / 3273.642*365
=560.8145 / 3273.642*365
=62.53

Hainan Mining 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
=( (719.414 + 1125.502) / 2 ) / 885.118*365 / 4
=922.458 / 885.118*365 / 4
=95.10

* 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 95.10 mean?
Hainan Mining Co (SHSE:601969) has a Days Inventory of 95.10 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hainan Mining Co and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 52.63. Over the past decade, Hainan Mining Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 38.74 to 169.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Hainan Mining Co ranks #281 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Hainan Mining Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hainan Mining Co's current Days Inventory of 95.10 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 52.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.74 to a high of 169.34. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Hainan Mining Co's value of 95.10 is 9.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hainan Mining Co ranks #281 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hainan Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hainan Mining Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hainan Mining Co ranks #281 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hainan Mining Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Hainan Mining Co's value of 95.10 is 9.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hainan Mining Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 38.74 to 169.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.63 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Hainan Mining 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Hainan Mining Co's current Days Inventory of 95.10 is 9.9% 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 Hainan Mining Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hainan Mining Co's current Days Inventory is 95.10, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 52.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hainan Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hainan Mining Co (SHSE:601969) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.60, compared to a current price of ¥8.23 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 95.10, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 52.63 and 9.9% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Hainan Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hainan Mining Co (SHSE:601969), the current Days Inventory is 95.10 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 Hainan Mining Co (SHSE:601969) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hainan Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥8.23 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.60. GuruFocus considers Hainan Mining Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601969:

  • Days Inventory: 95.10 (81% above median its 10-year median of 52.63)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.60 vs. price of ¥8.23 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.9% above the Steel median (#281 of 582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601969 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hainan Mining Co Business Description

Address Changjiang Li Autonomous County, Hainan Shilu, CHN
Hainan Mining Co Ltd is a China-based company engages in the business of iron ore mining. It offers a range of product that is lump ore, fine ore, and iron fine powder to iron and steel companies. It holds an interest in Shilu, a multi-metal and non-metallic mineral deposit located in China.
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