Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138) Days Inventory: 91.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Above Median

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SHSE:688138 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Ltd SHSE:688138
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Price ¥30.40
GF Value ¥31.61
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What is Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Days Inventory?

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask SHSE:688138 -5.24% 85 Days Inventory is 91.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 67.53. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688138 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥31.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,418 Hardware companies, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks better than 50.45% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥227 Mil. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥227 Mil. Hence, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 91.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688138' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.92   Med: 67.53   Max: 93.77
Current: 92.96

During the past 13 years, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's highest Days Inventory was 93.77. The lowest was 51.92. And the median was 67.53.

SHSE:688138's Days Inventory is ranked better than
50.45% of 2418 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.09 vs SHSE:688138: 92.96

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (87.77) to Mar. 2026 (91.36). It might indicate that Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.00.

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. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.


Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask  (SHSE:688138) 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.

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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.

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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.


Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Days Inventory Related Terms


Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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.

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Days Inventory Chart

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 87.77 81.52 103.93 104.30 91.36

SHSE:688138 vs APH, GLW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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.


Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Days Inventory falls into.


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Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Days Inventory Calculation

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

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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
=( (200.804 + 237.763) / 2 ) / 853.55*365
=219.2835 / 853.55*365
=93.77

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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
=( (237.763 + 216.829) / 2 ) / 227.031*365 / 4
=227.296 / 227.031*365 / 4
=91.36

* 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 91.36 mean?
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138) has a Days Inventory of 91.36 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 67.53. Over the past decade, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Days Inventory has ranged from 51.92 to 93.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks #1198 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Days Inventory too high?
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's current Days Inventory of 91.36 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 67.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.92 to a high of 93.77. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.09. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's value of 91.36 is 2.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks #1198 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Days Inventory compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks #1198 out of 2418 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.09. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's value of 91.36 is 2.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's own Days Inventory has ranged from 51.92 to 93.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.53 vs. the industry median of 94.09, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask 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 94.09, based on 2,418 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. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's current Days Inventory of 91.36 is 2.9% 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 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's current Days Inventory is 91.36, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 67.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥31.61, compared to a current price of ¥30.40 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 91.36, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 67.53 and 2.9% below the Hardware industry median of 94.09. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138), the current Days Inventory is 91.36 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 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥30.40 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥31.61. GuruFocus considers Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688138:

  • Days Inventory: 91.36 (35% above median its 10-year median of 67.53)
  • GF Value™: ¥31.61 vs. price of ¥30.40 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.9% below the Hardware median (#1198 of 2418)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Business Description

Address Road Langshang two, North of High-tech Park, Building QingYi Photoelectric, Shenzhen, CHN
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Ltd is a manufacturer of high precision mask that integrates research, design, production and sales with the technology in China. Its products include TFT, color STN, STN and TNLCD chrome plate mask, EL, OLED chrome plate mask; PDP, VFD chrome plate mask, and IC capsulation, HDI, including chrome plate mask and dry mask, such as BGA, CSP, and BUMPING.
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