Halo Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688173) Days Inventory: 149.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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SHSE:688173 Halo Microelectronics Co Ltd SHSE:688173
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Price ¥13.16
GF Value ¥26.18
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What is Halo Microelectronics Co Days Inventory?

Halo Microelectronics Co SHSE:688173 +1.70% 69 Days Inventory is 149.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 135.12. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688173 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥26.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,418 Hardware companies, Halo Microelectronics Co ranks worse than 63.28% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Halo Microelectronics Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥292 Mil. Halo Microelectronics Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥178 Mil. Hence, Halo Microelectronics Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 149.44.

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

SHSE:688173' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 73.51   Med: 135.12   Max: 286.4
Current: 120.47

During the past 8 years, Halo Microelectronics Co's highest Days Inventory was 286.40. The lowest was 73.51. And the median was 135.12.

SHSE:688173's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
63.28% of 2418 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.18 vs SHSE:688173: 120.47

Halo Microelectronics Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (111.53) to Mar. 2026 (149.44). It might indicate that Halo Microelectronics Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Halo Microelectronics Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.61.

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. Halo Microelectronics Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.


Halo Microelectronics Co  (SHSE:688173) 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.

Halo Microelectronics 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.

Halo Microelectronics 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.


Halo Microelectronics Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Halo Microelectronics Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Halo Microelectronics 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.

Halo Microelectronics Co Days Inventory Chart

Halo Microelectronics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 97.84 184.92 286.40 166.65 112.16

Halo Microelectronics 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 111.53 77.32 103.75 163.50 149.44

SHSE:688173 vs APH, GLW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Halo Microelectronics 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.


Halo Microelectronics Co Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Halo Microelectronics Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Halo Microelectronics Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Halo Microelectronics Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Halo Microelectronics 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
=( (138.738 + 264.779) / 2 ) / 656.591*365
=201.7585 / 656.591*365
=112.16

Halo Microelectronics 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
=( (264.779 + 319.484) / 2 ) / 178.375*365 / 4
=292.1315 / 178.375*365 / 4
=149.44

* 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 149.44 mean?
Halo Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688173) has a Days Inventory of 149.44 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Halo Microelectronics Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 135.12. Over the past decade, Halo Microelectronics Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 73.51 to 286.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Halo Microelectronics Co ranks #1530 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Halo Microelectronics Co's Days Inventory too high?
Halo Microelectronics Co's current Days Inventory of 149.44 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 135.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.51 to a high of 286.40. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.18. Halo Microelectronics Co's value of 149.44 is 58.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halo Microelectronics Co ranks #1530 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Halo Microelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halo Microelectronics Co's Days Inventory compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Halo Microelectronics Co ranks #1530 out of 2418 companies for Days Inventory. This places Halo Microelectronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.18. Halo Microelectronics Co's value of 149.44 is 58.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Halo Microelectronics Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 73.51 to 286.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 135.12 vs. the industry median of 94.18, Halo Microelectronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.18, 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. Halo Microelectronics Co's current Days Inventory of 149.44 is 58.7% 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 Halo Microelectronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halo Microelectronics Co's current Days Inventory is 149.44, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 135.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halo Microelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halo Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥26.18, compared to a current price of ¥13.16 — trading 49.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 149.44, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 135.12 and 58.7% above the Hardware industry median of 94.18. Halo Microelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Halo Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688173), the current Days Inventory is 149.44 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 Halo Microelectronics Co (SHSE:688173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halo Microelectronics Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥13.16 is trading 49.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥26.18. GuruFocus considers Halo Microelectronics Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688173:

  • Days Inventory: 149.44 (11% above median its 10-year median of 135.12)
  • GF Value™: ¥26.18 vs. price of ¥13.16 (49.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.7% above the Hardware median (#1530 of 2418)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Halo Microelectronics Co Business Description

Address No. 6 Guilan North Road, Guicheng Street, Unit 305-308, Self-numbered Building Eight (A8), Core Area of ??Qiandeng Lake Venture Capital Town, Nanhai District, Guangdong Province, Foshan, CHN, 528200
Halo Microelectronics Co Ltd is engaged in designing and commercialization of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) products. Its products are used mainly in two main applications: consumer electronics and automobile electronics.
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