Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co (SHSE:603878) Days Inventory: 272.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 55% Above Median

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SHSE:603878 Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co Ltd SHSE:603878
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Price ¥4.41
GF Value ¥6.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co Days Inventory?

Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co SHSE:603878 -3.50% 78 Days Inventory is 272.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 175.91. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603878 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co ranks worse than 88.83% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥868 Mil. Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥291 Mil. Hence, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 272.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603878' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 139.71   Med: 175.91   Max: 198.91
Current: 182.33

During the past 13 years, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's highest Days Inventory was 198.91. The lowest was 139.71. And the median was 175.91.

SHSE:603878's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
88.83% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs SHSE:603878: 182.33

Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (235.61) to Mar. 2026 (272.15). It might indicate that Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.

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 Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.82.


Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co  (SHSE:603878) 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 Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe 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.

Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe 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.


Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe 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.

Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co Days Inventory Chart

Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe 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:603878 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe 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.


Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe 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
=( (1015.935 + 814.693) / 2 ) / 2069.71*365
=915.314 / 2069.71*365
=161.42

Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe 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
=( (814.693 + 921.579) / 2 ) / 291.082*365 / 4
=868.136 / 291.082*365 / 4
=272.15

* 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 272.15 mean?
Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co (SHSE:603878) has a Days Inventory of 272.15 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 175.91. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 139.71 to 198.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co ranks #517 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Days Inventory too high?
Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's current Days Inventory of 272.15 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 175.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 139.71 to a high of 198.91. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's value of 272.15 is 214.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co ranks #517 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co ranks #517 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's value of 272.15 is 214.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 139.71 to 198.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 175.91 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group 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. Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's current Days Inventory of 272.15 is 214.4% 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 Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group 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. Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's current Days Inventory is 272.15, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 175.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co (SHSE:603878) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.17, compared to a current price of ¥4.41 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 272.15, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 175.91 and 214.4% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co (SHSE:603878), the current Days Inventory is 272.15 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 Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co (SHSE:603878) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥4.41 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.17. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603878:

  • Days Inventory: 272.15 (55% above median its 10-year median of 175.91)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.17 vs. price of ¥4.41 (28.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 214.4% above the Steel median (#517 of 582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co Business Description

Address No.1, Wucheng West Road, Zhenglu Town, Tianning District, Jiangsu Province, Changzhou, CHN, 213111
Jiangsu Wujin Stainless Steel Pipe Group Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing of stainless steel tubes & pipe, fittings and flanges.
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