China Southern Power Grid Technology Co (SHSE:688248) Days Inventory: 290.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 256% Above Median

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SHSE:688248 China Southern Power Grid Technology Co Ltd SHSE:688248
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What is China Southern Power Grid Technology Co Days Inventory?

China Southern Power Grid Technology Co SHSE:688248 +12.72% 94 Days Inventory is 290.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 256% above its 10-year median of 81.56. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688248 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥47.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co ranks worse than 54.65% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥871 Mil. China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥273 Mil. Hence, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 290.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688248' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.28   Med: 81.56   Max: 146.08
Current: 130.08

During the past 8 years, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's highest Days Inventory was 146.08. The lowest was 33.28. And the median was 81.56.

SHSE:688248's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
54.65% of 2968 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51 vs SHSE:688248: 130.08

China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (221.55) to Mar. 2026 (290.58). It might indicate that China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.

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. China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.96.


China Southern Power Grid Technology Co  (SHSE:688248) 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.

China Southern Power Grid 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.

China Southern Power Grid 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.


China Southern Power Grid Technology Co Days Inventory Related Terms


China Southern Power Grid Technology Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Southern Power Grid 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.

China Southern Power Grid Technology Co Days Inventory Chart

China Southern Power Grid Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 71.41 91.70 127.96 146.08 113.44

China Southern Power Grid 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 221.55 130.06 197.33 68.90 290.58

SHSE:688248 vs VRT, BE: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, China Southern Power Grid 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.


China Southern Power Grid Technology Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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China Southern Power Grid Technology Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

China Southern Power Grid 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
=( (798.51 + 809.556) / 2 ) / 2587.102*365
=804.033 / 2587.102*365
=113.44

China Southern Power Grid 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
=( (809.556 + 932.094) / 2 ) / 273.463*365 / 4
=870.825 / 273.463*365 / 4
=290.58

* 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 290.58 mean?
China Southern Power Grid Technology Co (SHSE:688248) has a Days Inventory of 290.58 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Southern Power Grid Technology Co and its competitors. This is 256% above median its historical median of 81.56. Over the past decade, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 33.28 to 146.08. According to the industry distribution chart, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co ranks #1622 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Days Inventory too high?
China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's current Days Inventory of 290.58 is 256% above median its 10-year median of 81.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.28 to a high of 146.08. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's value of 290.58 is 143.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co ranks #1622 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's Days Inventory compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co ranks #1622 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Southern Power Grid Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's value of 290.58 is 143.1% above this benchmark. Historically, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 33.28 to 146.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.56 vs. the industry median of 119.51, China Southern Power Grid 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. China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's current Days Inventory of 290.58 is 143.1% 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 China Southern Power Grid 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. China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's current Days Inventory is 290.58, which is 256% above median its own 10-year median of 81.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Southern Power Grid Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co (SHSE:688248) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥47.48, compared to a current price of ¥42.99 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 290.58, which is 256% above median its 10-year median of 81.56 and 143.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. China Southern Power Grid Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 China Southern Power Grid Technology Co (SHSE:688248), the current Days Inventory is 290.58 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 China Southern Power Grid Technology Co (SHSE:688248) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Power Grid Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥42.99 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥47.48. GuruFocus considers China Southern Power Grid Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688248:

  • Days Inventory: 290.58 (256% above median its 10-year median of 81.56)
  • GF Value™: ¥47.48 vs. price of ¥42.99 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 143.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1622 of 2968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Southern Power Grid Technology Co Business Description

Address No.1-3, Hamao New Street, Xihua Road, Room 501-503, Annex Building, Huaye Building, Yuexiu District, Guangdong Provin, Guangzhou, CHN, 510170
China Southern Power Grid Technology Co Ltd is engaged in providing a comprehensive solution of technical services and smart equipment to ensure the safe operation and efficiency improvement of the power energy system.
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