Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co (SHSE:688155) Days Inventory: 220.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Above Median

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SHSE:688155 Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Ltd SHSE:688155
82 GF Score
Price ¥57.10
GF Value ¥54.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Days Inventory?

Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co SHSE:688155 +5.72% 82 Days Inventory is 220.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 129.34. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688155 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥54.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co ranks worse than 79.68% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,736 Mil. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥720 Mil. Hence, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 220.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688155' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 83   Med: 129.34   Max: 224.15
Current: 219.43

During the past 10 years, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's highest Days Inventory was 224.15. The lowest was 83.00. And the median was 129.34.

SHSE:688155's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
79.68% of 2968 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51 vs SHSE:688155: 219.43

Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (255.47) to Mar. 2026 (220.03).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.

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. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.68.


Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co  (SHSE:688155) 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.

Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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.

Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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.


Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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.

Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Days Inventory Chart

Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co 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 255.47 213.53 276.04 194.23 220.03

SHSE:688155 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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.


Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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
=( (974.318 + 1698.562) / 2 ) / 2176.23*365
=1336.44 / 2176.23*365
=224.15

Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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
=( (1698.562 + 1774.111) / 2 ) / 720.072*365 / 4
=1736.3365 / 720.072*365 / 4
=220.03

* 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 220.03 mean?
Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co (SHSE:688155) has a Days Inventory of 220.03 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 129.34. Over the past decade, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 83.00 to 224.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co ranks #2365 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Inventory too high?
Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's current Days Inventory of 220.03 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 129.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.00 to a high of 224.15. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's value of 220.03 is 84.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co ranks #2365 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co ranks #2365 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's value of 220.03 is 84.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 83.00 to 224.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 129.34 vs. the industry median of 119.51, Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,968 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. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's current Days Inventory of 220.03 is 84.1% 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 Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's current Days Inventory is 220.03, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 129.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co (SHSE:688155) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥54.24, compared to a current price of ¥57.10 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 220.03, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 129.34 and 84.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co (SHSE:688155), the current Days Inventory is 220.03 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 Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co (SHSE:688155) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥57.10 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥54.24. GuruFocus considers Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688155:

  • Days Inventory: 220.03 (70% above median its 10-year median of 129.34)
  • GF Value™: ¥54.24 vs. price of ¥57.10 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.1% above the Industrial Products median (#2365 of 2968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688155 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 518, Guanghua Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201614
Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing of intelligent equipment. The company produces automotive chassis system, test system, and other products for its customers which include SAIC Volkswagen, FAW-Volkswagen, BMW Brilliance, Beijing Benz, General Motors, Changan Ford, ZF Group, ThyssenKrupp Group, Bosch Group, Bentler Group, Magna Group, Denso , Nissan, and SAIC.
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