Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co (SHSE:603255) Days Inventory: 139.84 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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SHSE:603255 Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co Ltd SHSE:603255
68 GF Score
Price ¥25.24
GF Value ¥34.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co Days Inventory?

Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co SHSE:603255 +1.57% 68 Days Inventory is 139.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 124.54. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603255 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥34.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co ranks worse than 78.84% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥380.9 Mil. Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥248.5 Mil. Hence, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 139.84.

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

SHSE:603255' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 93.59   Med: 124.54   Max: 159.75
Current: 139.79

During the past 8 years, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's highest Days Inventory was 159.75. The lowest was 93.59. And the median was 124.54.

SHSE:603255's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
78.84% of 1541 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.15 vs SHSE:603255: 139.79

Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (111.09) to Mar. 2026 (139.84). It might indicate that Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.

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. Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25.


Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co  (SHSE:603255) 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.

Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical 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.

Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical 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.


Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical 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.

Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Chart

Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 93.59 98.71 131.90 117.17 147.43

Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical 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:603255 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical 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.


Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical 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
=( (214.415 + 371.701) / 2 ) / 725.544*365
=293.058 / 725.544*365
=147.43

Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical 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
=( (371.701 + 390.063) / 2 ) / 248.545*365 / 4
=380.882 / 248.545*365 / 4
=139.84

* 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 139.84 mean?
Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co (SHSE:603255) has a Days Inventory of 139.84 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 124.54. Over the past decade, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 93.59 to 159.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co ranks #1215 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory of 139.84 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 124.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.59 to a high of 159.75. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's value of 139.84 is 74.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co ranks #1215 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co ranks #1215 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This places Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's value of 139.84 is 74.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 93.59 to 159.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 124.54 vs. the industry median of 80.15, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.15, based on 1,541 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. Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory of 139.84 is 74.5% 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 Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory is 139.84, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 124.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co (SHSE:603255) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥34.11, compared to a current price of ¥25.24 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 139.84, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 124.54 and 74.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.15. Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 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 Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co (SHSE:603255), the current Days Inventory is 139.84 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 Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co (SHSE:603255) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥25.24 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥34.11. GuruFocus considers Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603255:

  • Days Inventory: 139.84 (12% above median its 10-year median of 124.54)
  • GF Value™: ¥34.11 vs. price of ¥25.24 (26% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.5% above the Chemicals median (#1215 of 1541)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co Business Description

Address Shihui Village, Liushu Town, Laobian District, Liaoning Province, Yingkou, CHN, 115006
Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of high-efficiency catalysts and chemical additives for polyolefins.
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