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Duzhe Publishing and Media CoSHSE:603999 -1.77%55 Days Inventory is 145.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 146% above its 10-year median of 59.06. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603999 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co ranks worse than 75.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603999'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.88 Med: 59.06 Max: 100.79
Current: 100.79
During the past 13 years, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's highest Days Inventory was 100.79. The lowest was 45.88. And the median was 59.06.
SHSE:603999's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 75.34% of 665
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 26.73
vs SHSE:603999: 100.79
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.63.
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.
Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.
Duzhe Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:603999) 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.
Duzhe Publishing and Media 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.
Duzhe Publishing and Media 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.
Duzhe Publishing and Media Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Duzhe Publishing and Media 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.
Duzhe Publishing and Media Co Days Inventory Chart
SHSE:603999 vs NYT, WLY: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Duzhe Publishing and Media 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.
Duzhe Publishing and Media Co Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Duzhe Publishing and Media 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.
Duzhe Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:603999) has a Days Inventory of 145.40 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Duzhe Publishing and Media Co and its competitors. This is 146% above median its historical median of 59.06. Over the past decade, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 45.88 to 100.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co ranks #501 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's Days Inventory too high?
Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's current Days Inventory of 145.40 is 146% above median its 10-year median of 59.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.88 to a high of 100.79. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 26.73. Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's value of 145.40 is 444% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co ranks #501 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co ranks #501 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places Duzhe Publishing and Media Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 26.73. Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's value of 145.40 is 444% above this benchmark. Historically, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 45.88 to 100.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.06 vs. the industry median of 26.73, Duzhe Publishing and Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 26.73, based on 665 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. Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's current Days Inventory of 145.40 is 444% 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 Duzhe Publishing and Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 26.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's current Days Inventory is 145.40, which is 146% above median its own 10-year median of 59.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duzhe Publishing and Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:603999) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.34, compared to a current price of ¥5.56 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 145.40, which is 146% above median its 10-year median of 59.06 and 444% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 26.73. Duzhe Publishing and Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Duzhe Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:603999), the current Days Inventory is 145.40 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 Duzhe Publishing and Media Co (SHSE:603999) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duzhe Publishing and Media Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.56 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.34.
GuruFocus considers Duzhe Publishing and Media Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603999:
Days Inventory: 145.40 (146% above median its 10-year median of 59.06)
GF Value™: ¥4.34 vs. price of ¥5.56 (28.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 444% above the Media - Diversified median (#501 of 665)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603999 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Duzhe Publishing and Media Co Ltd engaged in the publication and distribution of journals. The company also involves in the publication and distribution of electronic audio-visual products, advertising business, and new media business.
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