Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) Days Inventory: 50.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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SHSE:605577 Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Ltd SHSE:605577
66 GF Score
Price ¥10.76
GF Value ¥12.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Days Inventory?

Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co SHSE:605577 +10.02% 66 Days Inventory is 50.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 85.22. GuruFocus rates SHSE:605577 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥12.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Media - Diversified companies, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ranks worse than 68.78% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥161 Mil. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥289 Mil. Hence, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:605577' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.35   Med: 85.22   Max: 105.6
Current: 68.35

During the past 9 years, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's highest Days Inventory was 105.60. The lowest was 68.35. And the median was 85.22.

SHSE:605577's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
68.78% of 663 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 26.73 vs SHSE:605577: 68.35

Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (64.49) to Mar. 2026 (50.72).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.80.

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. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30.


Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co  (SHSE:605577) 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.

Heilongjiang Publishing & 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.

Heilongjiang Publishing & 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.


Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heilongjiang Publishing & Media 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.

Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Days Inventory Chart

Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Heilongjiang Publishing & Media 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:605577 vs NYT, WLY: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Heilongjiang Publishing & 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.


Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Heilongjiang Publishing & Media 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
=( (193.879 + 180.48) / 2 ) / 886.175*365
=187.1795 / 886.175*365
=77.10

Heilongjiang Publishing & Media 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
=( (180.48 + 141.111) / 2 ) / 289.279*365 / 4
=160.7955 / 289.279*365 / 4
=50.72

* 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 50.72 mean?
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) has a Days Inventory of 50.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 85.22. Over the past decade, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 68.35 to 105.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #456 out of 663 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory too high?
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's current Days Inventory of 50.72 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 85.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.35 to a high of 105.60. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 26.73. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's value of 50.72 is 89.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #456 out of 663 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #456 out of 663 companies for Days Inventory. This places Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 26.73. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's value of 50.72 is 89.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 68.35 to 105.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.22 vs. the industry median of 26.73, Heilongjiang Publishing & 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 663 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. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's current Days Inventory of 50.72 is 89.7% 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 Heilongjiang Publishing & 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. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's current Days Inventory is 50.72, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 85.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥12.80, compared to a current price of ¥10.76 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 50.72, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 85.22 and 89.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 26.73. Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577), the current Days Inventory is 50.72 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 Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:605577) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥10.76 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥12.80. GuruFocus considers Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:605577:

  • Days Inventory: 50.72 (40% below median its 10-year median of 85.22)
  • GF Value™: ¥12.80 vs. price of ¥10.76 (15.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#456 of 663)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605577 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Business Description

Address No. 258, Longchuan Road, Songbei District, Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, CHN, 150028
Heilongjiang Publishing & Media Co Ltd is engaged in the editing and publishing of publications, printing, wholesale and retail, material trade, and others. The company is mainly engaged in the publishing business of teaching materials, general books, periodicals, electronic audio-visual products, and digital products through its subordinate companies, including People's Publishing House, Education Publishing House, Children's Publishing House, Science and Technology Publishing House, Fine Arts Publishing House, Northern Literature and Art, and Newspaper Group.
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