Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688160) Days Inventory: 136.78 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Above Median

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SHSE:688160 Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co Ltd SHSE:688160
83 GF Score
Price ¥95.00
GF Value ¥100.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co Days Inventory?

Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co SHSE:688160 -6.49% 83 Days Inventory is 136.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 113.05. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688160 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥100.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co ranks better than 52.44% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥190.2 Mil. Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥126.9 Mil. Hence, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 136.78.

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

SHSE:688160' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 94.07   Med: 113.05   Max: 150.6
Current: 114.74

During the past 13 years, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's highest Days Inventory was 150.60. The lowest was 94.07. And the median was 113.05.

SHSE:688160's Days Inventory is ranked better than
52.44% of 2971 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47 vs SHSE:688160: 114.74

Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (133.00) to Mar. 2026 (136.78). It might indicate that Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.67.

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. Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.01.


Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co  (SHSE:688160) 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.

Kinco Automation (Shanghai) 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.

Kinco Automation (Shanghai) 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.


Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kinco Automation (Shanghai) 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.

Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co Days Inventory Chart

Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Kinco Automation (Shanghai) 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:688160 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) 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.


Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Kinco Automation (Shanghai) 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
=( (115.931 + 176.946) / 2 ) / 461.408*365
=146.4385 / 461.408*365
=115.84

Kinco Automation (Shanghai) 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
=( (176.946 + 203.448) / 2 ) / 126.889*365 / 4
=190.197 / 126.889*365 / 4
=136.78

* 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 136.78 mean?
Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688160) has a Days Inventory of 136.78 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 113.05. Over the past decade, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 94.07 to 150.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co ranks #1413 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's Days Inventory too high?
Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's current Days Inventory of 136.78 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 113.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 94.07 to a high of 150.60. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's value of 136.78 is 14.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co ranks #1413 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co ranks #1413 out of 2971 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's value of 136.78 is 14.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 94.07 to 150.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 113.05 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) 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 119.47, based on 2,971 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. Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's current Days Inventory of 136.78 is 14.5% 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 Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's current Days Inventory is 136.78, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 113.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688160) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥100.74, compared to a current price of ¥95.00 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 136.78, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 113.05 and 14.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688160), the current Days Inventory is 136.78 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 Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688160) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥95.00 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥100.74. GuruFocus considers Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688160:

  • Days Inventory: 136.78 (21% above median its 10-year median of 113.05)
  • GF Value™: ¥100.74 vs. price of ¥95.00 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1413 of 2971)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co Business Description

Address Shenjiang Road No.5709, Qiuyue Road No.26, Building No.3, Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, CHN, 201210
Kinco Automation (Shanghai) Co Ltd is a supplier of Manufacturing Smart Solutions in China. It focuses on the development, production and selling of automation standard products and intelligent hardware products. The company's automation standard products including Human Machine Interface (HMI), Servo System, Stepper System, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), among others.
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