Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) Days Inventory: 167.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Above Median

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SHSE:688030 Hillstone Networks Co Ltd SHSE:688030
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What is Hillstone Networks Co Days Inventory?

Hillstone Networks Co SHSE:688030 -1.17% 60 Days Inventory is 167.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 117.45. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688030 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥21.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,654 Software companies, Hillstone Networks Co ranks worse than 83.25% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Hillstone Networks Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥100.8 Mil. Hillstone Networks Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥54.9 Mil. Hence, Hillstone Networks Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 167.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hillstone Networks Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688030' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 100.74   Med: 117.45   Max: 193.14
Current: 112.48

During the past 10 years, Hillstone Networks Co's highest Days Inventory was 193.14. The lowest was 100.74. And the median was 117.45.

SHSE:688030's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
83.25% of 1654 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.47 vs SHSE:688030: 112.48

Hillstone Networks Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (156.43) to Mar. 2026 (167.60). It might indicate that Hillstone Networks Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Hillstone Networks Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.

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. Hillstone Networks Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.


Hillstone Networks Co  (SHSE:688030) 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.

Hillstone Networks 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.

Hillstone Networks 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.


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Hillstone Networks Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hillstone Networks 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.

Hillstone Networks Co Days Inventory Chart

Hillstone Networks Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Hillstone Networks 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:688030 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Hillstone Networks 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.


Hillstone Networks Co Days Inventory vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Hillstone Networks Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hillstone Networks Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Hillstone Networks Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Hillstone Networks 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
=( (88.061 + 96.83) / 2 ) / 297.801*365
=92.4455 / 297.801*365
=113.31

Hillstone Networks 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
=( (96.83 + 104.792) / 2 ) / 54.886*365 / 4
=100.811 / 54.886*365 / 4
=167.60

* 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 167.60 mean?
Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) has a Days Inventory of 167.60 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hillstone Networks Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 117.45. Over the past decade, Hillstone Networks Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 100.74 to 193.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Hillstone Networks Co ranks #1377 out of 1654 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Hillstone Networks Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hillstone Networks Co's current Days Inventory of 167.60 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 117.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 100.74 to a high of 193.14. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.47. Hillstone Networks Co's value of 167.60 is 718.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hillstone Networks Co ranks #1377 out of 1654 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hillstone Networks Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hillstone Networks Co's Days Inventory compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hillstone Networks Co ranks #1377 out of 1654 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hillstone Networks Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.47. Hillstone Networks Co's value of 167.60 is 718.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hillstone Networks Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 100.74 to 193.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 117.45 vs. the industry median of 20.47, Hillstone Networks 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 Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 20.47, based on 1,654 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. Hillstone Networks Co's current Days Inventory of 167.60 is 718.8% 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 Hillstone Networks Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hillstone Networks Co's current Days Inventory is 167.60, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 117.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hillstone Networks Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥21.97, compared to a current price of ¥14.36 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 167.60, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 117.45 and 718.8% above the Software industry median of 20.47. Hillstone Networks Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030), the current Days Inventory is 167.60 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 Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillstone Networks Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥14.36 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥21.97. GuruFocus considers Hillstone Networks Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688030:

  • Days Inventory: 167.60 (43% above median its 10-year median of 117.45)
  • GF Value™: ¥21.97 vs. price of ¥14.36 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 718.8% above the Software median (#1377 of 1654)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hillstone Networks Co Business Description

Address No. 181, Jingrun Road, High-tech Zone, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215153
Hillstone Networks Co Ltd is a provider of enterprise network security and risk management solutions. Its customers include financial and educational institutions, government and service providers. The company offers visibility, intelligence and protection to ensure enterprises can comprehensively see, thoroughly understand and rapidly act against cyber-threats.
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