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Guangdong Huate Gas CoSHSE:688268 +1.88%72 Days Inventory is 70.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 67.59. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688268 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥60.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks better than 56.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guangdong Huate Gas Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688268'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.03 Med: 67.59 Max: 77.22
Current: 72.81
During the past 12 years, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's highest Days Inventory was 77.22. The lowest was 56.03. And the median was 67.59.
SHSE:688268's Days Inventory is ranked better than 56.26% of 1541
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.15
vs SHSE:688268: 72.81
Guangdong Huate Gas Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (81.25) to Mar. 2026 (70.40).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.30.
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.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) 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.
Guangdong Huate Gas 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.
Guangdong Huate Gas 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.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Guangdong Huate Gas Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guangdong Huate Gas 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.
SHSE:688268 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Guangdong Huate Gas 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.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guangdong Huate Gas Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) has a Days Inventory of 70.40 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Guangdong Huate Gas Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.59. Over the past decade, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 56.03 to 77.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks #674 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Guangdong Huate Gas Co's Days Inventory too high?
Guangdong Huate Gas Co's current Days Inventory of 70.40 is near median its 10-year median of 67.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.03 to a high of 77.22. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's value of 70.40 is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks #674 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangdong Huate Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangdong Huate Gas Co's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks #674 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Guangdong Huate Gas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's value of 70.40 is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 56.03 to 77.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.59 vs. the industry median of 80.15, Guangdong Huate Gas Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.15, based on 1,541 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. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's current Days Inventory of 70.40 is 12.2% 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 Guangdong Huate Gas Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's current Days Inventory is 70.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangdong Huate Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥60.06, compared to a current price of ¥149.01 — trading 148.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 70.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.59 and 12.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.15. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268), the current Days Inventory is 70.40 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 Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Huate Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥149.01 is trading 148.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥60.06.
GuruFocus considers Guangdong Huate Gas Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688268:
Days Inventory: 70.40 (near median its 10-year median of 67.59)
GF Value™: ¥60.06 vs. price of ¥149.01 (148.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Chemicals median (#674 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co Ltd is engaged in research, development and production of gas and gas equipment, covering industrial gases, electronic gases, electric light gases, ultra-high pure gases, calibration gases, laser gases, medical gases, and food grade gases. Its equipments include LGC, vaporizer, LNG emergency skids, and installation of equipment for the application of ultra high pure gases and industrial gases.
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