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Henan Lantian Gas CoSHSE:605368 -2.35%67 Days Inventory is 20.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 14.90. GuruFocus rates SHSE:605368 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Utilities - Regulated companies, Henan Lantian Gas Co ranks worse than 54.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henan Lantian Gas Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:605368'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.91 Med: 14.9 Max: 24.67
Current: 24.67
During the past 13 years, Henan Lantian Gas Co's highest Days Inventory was 24.67. The lowest was 5.91. And the median was 14.90.
SHSE:605368's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 54.08% of 453
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.53
vs SHSE:605368: 24.67
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Henan Lantian Gas Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.49.
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.
Henan Lantian Gas Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19.
Henan Lantian Gas Co (SHSE:605368) 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.
Henan Lantian Gas 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.
Henan Lantian Gas 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.
Henan Lantian Gas Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Henan Lantian Gas Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henan Lantian Gas 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Henan Lantian Gas 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.
Henan Lantian Gas Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Henan Lantian Gas Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henan Lantian Gas 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.
Henan Lantian Gas Co (SHSE:605368) has a Days Inventory of 20.34 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Henan Lantian Gas Co and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 14.90. Over the past decade, Henan Lantian Gas Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 5.91 to 24.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Henan Lantian Gas Co ranks #245 out of 453 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Henan Lantian Gas Co's Days Inventory too high?
Henan Lantian Gas Co's current Days Inventory of 20.34 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 14.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.91 to a high of 24.67. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.53. Henan Lantian Gas Co's value of 20.34 is 9.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henan Lantian Gas Co ranks #245 out of 453 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Henan Lantian Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henan Lantian Gas Co's Days Inventory compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Henan Lantian Gas Co ranks #245 out of 453 companies for Days Inventory. This places Henan Lantian Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.53. Henan Lantian Gas Co's value of 20.34 is 9.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Henan Lantian Gas Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 5.91 to 24.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.90 vs. the industry median of 22.53, Henan Lantian Gas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.53, based on 453 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. Henan Lantian Gas Co's current Days Inventory of 20.34 is 9.7% 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 Henan Lantian Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henan Lantian Gas Co's current Days Inventory is 20.34, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 14.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henan Lantian Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henan Lantian Gas Co (SHSE:605368) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.62, compared to a current price of ¥6.64 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 20.34, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 14.90 and 9.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.53. Henan Lantian Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Henan Lantian Gas Co (SHSE:605368), the current Days Inventory is 20.34 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 Henan Lantian Gas Co (SHSE:605368) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henan Lantian Gas Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.64 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.62.
GuruFocus considers Henan Lantian Gas Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:605368:
Days Inventory: 20.34 (37% above median its 10-year median of 14.90)
GF Value™: ¥8.62 vs. price of ¥6.64 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#245 of 453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605368 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Henan Lantian Gas Co Ltd is involved in the natural gas transmission and sales business. The company's natural gas branch has a total length of more than 700 kilometers and covers a population of more than 50 million.
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