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Ways Electron CoSHSE:605218 -0.58%74 Days Inventory is 47.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 46.93. GuruFocus rates SHSE:605218 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥27.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,414 Hardware companies, Ways Electron Co ranks better than 86.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ways Electron Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:605218'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.71 Med: 46.93 Max: 51.42
Current: 41.34
During the past 10 years, Ways Electron Co's highest Days Inventory was 51.42. The lowest was 30.71. And the median was 46.93.
SHSE:605218's Days Inventory is ranked better than 86.45% of 2414
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.585
vs SHSE:605218: 41.34
Ways Electron Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (56.24) to Mar. 2026 (47.22).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ways Electron Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.93.
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.
Ways Electron Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.
Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) 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.
Ways Electron 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.
Ways Electron 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.
Ways Electron Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Ways Electron Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ways Electron 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.
SHSE:605218 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ways Electron 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.
Ways Electron Co Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ways Electron Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ways Electron 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.
Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) has a Days Inventory of 47.22 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ways Electron Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.93. Over the past decade, Ways Electron Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 30.71 to 51.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Ways Electron Co ranks #327 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Ways Electron Co's Days Inventory too high?
Ways Electron Co's current Days Inventory of 47.22 is near median its 10-year median of 46.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.71 to a high of 51.42. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.59. Ways Electron Co's value of 47.22 is 50.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ways Electron Co ranks #327 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ways Electron Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ways Electron Co's Days Inventory compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ways Electron Co ranks #327 out of 2414 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ways Electron Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.59. Ways Electron Co's value of 47.22 is 50.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ways Electron Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 30.71 to 51.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.93 vs. the industry median of 94.59, Ways Electron 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.59, based on 2,414 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. Ways Electron Co's current Days Inventory of 47.22 is 50.1% 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 Ways Electron Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ways Electron Co's current Days Inventory is 47.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ways Electron Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥27.19, compared to a current price of ¥13.63 — trading 49.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 47.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.93 and 50.1% below the Hardware industry median of 94.59. Ways Electron Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218), the current Days Inventory is 47.22 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 Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ways Electron Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.63 is trading 49.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥27.19.
GuruFocus considers Ways Electron Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:605218:
Days Inventory: 47.22 (near median its 10-year median of 46.93)
GF Value™: ¥27.19 vs. price of ¥13.63 (49.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.1% below the Hardware median (#327 of 2414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ways Electron Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of backlight display modules, liquid crystal display modules and other products. The company specializes in the research & development, designing, manufacturing and sales area which focus on the products such as Backlight module, Liquid crystal module, Touch screen, related hardware parts and Rubber rollers of OA equipment such as printer.
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