Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co (SHSE:603196) Days Inventory: 125.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 53% Below Median

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SHSE:603196 Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co Ltd SHSE:603196
64 GF Score
Price ¥18.80
GF Value ¥14.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co Days Inventory?

Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co SHSE:603196 -1.31% 64 Days Inventory is 125.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 264.80. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603196 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥14.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co ranks worse than 71.4% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥275 Mil. Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥201 Mil. Hence, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 125.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603196' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 195.24   Med: 264.8   Max: 319.3
Current: 195.24

During the past 13 years, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's highest Days Inventory was 319.30. The lowest was 195.24. And the median was 264.80.

SHSE:603196's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
71.4% of 1007 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 132.75 vs SHSE:603196: 195.24

Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (352.09) to Mar. 2026 (125.13).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.

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 Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.


Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co  (SHSE:603196) 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 Porigine Chemical Material Group 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 Porigine Chemical Material Group 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 Porigine Chemical Material Group Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group 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.

Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co Days Inventory Chart

Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group 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:603196 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group 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 Porigine Chemical Material Group Co Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group 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
=( (273.345 + 307.184) / 2 ) / 331.812*365
=290.2645 / 331.812*365
=319.30

Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group 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
=( (307.184 + 243.213) / 2 ) / 200.688*365 / 4
=275.1985 / 200.688*365 / 4
=125.13

* 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 125.13 mean?
Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co (SHSE:603196) has a Days Inventory of 125.13 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 264.80. Over the past decade, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 195.24 to 319.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co ranks #719 out of 1007 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Days Inventory too high?
Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's current Days Inventory of 125.13 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 264.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 195.24 to a high of 319.30. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's value of 125.13 is 5.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co ranks #719 out of 1007 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's Days Inventory compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co ranks #719 out of 1007 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's value of 125.13 is 5.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 195.24 to 319.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 264.80 vs. the industry median of 132.75, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 132.75, based on 1,007 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 Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's current Days Inventory of 125.13 is 5.7% 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 Porigine Chemical Material Group Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 132.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's current Days Inventory is 125.13, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 264.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co (SHSE:603196) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.37, compared to a current price of ¥18.80 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 125.13, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 264.80 and 5.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 132.75. Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Porigine Chemical Material Group Co (SHSE:603196), the current Days Inventory is 125.13 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 Porigine Chemical Material Group Co (SHSE:603196) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥18.80 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.37. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603196:

  • Days Inventory: 125.13 (53% below median its 10-year median of 264.80)
  • GF Value™: ¥14.37 vs. price of ¥18.80 (30.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#719 of 1007)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603196 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co Business Description

Address No. 98, Rongyang Road, Zhongshan Street, Songjiang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201600
Shanghai Porigine Chemical Material Group Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, production, and sale of lithium-ion battery binders, as well as materials and process technologies for high-end clothing. Its business scope includes the sale of specialty chemical products, synthetic materials, catalytic materials and additives, high-purity elements and compounds, and surface functional materials.
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