Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co (SHSE:688401) Days Inventory: 104.71 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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SHSE:688401 Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co Ltd SHSE:688401
82 GF Score
Price ¥66.76
GF Value ¥53.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co Days Inventory?

Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co SHSE:688401 -2.75% 82 Days Inventory is 104.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 89.31. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688401 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥53.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Semiconductors companies, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co ranks better than 54.53% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥242 Mil. Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥211 Mil. Hence, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 104.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688401' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.53   Med: 89.31   Max: 140.81
Current: 103.7

During the past 13 years, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's highest Days Inventory was 140.81. The lowest was 63.53. And the median was 89.31.

SHSE:688401's Days Inventory is ranked better than
54.53% of 983 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 112.13 vs SHSE:688401: 103.70

Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (98.58) to Mar. 2026 (104.71). It might indicate that Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87.

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. Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.74.


Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co  (SHSE:688401) 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.

Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making 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.

Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making 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.


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Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making 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.

Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co Days Inventory Chart

Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making 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:688401 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making 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.


Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making 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
=( (176.629 + 249.139) / 2 ) / 754.921*365
=212.884 / 754.921*365
=102.93

Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making 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
=( (249.139 + 235.105) / 2 ) / 210.993*365 / 4
=242.122 / 210.993*365 / 4
=104.71

* 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 104.71 mean?
Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co (SHSE:688401) has a Days Inventory of 104.71 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 89.31. Over the past decade, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 63.53 to 140.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co ranks #447 out of 983 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Days Inventory too high?
Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's current Days Inventory of 104.71 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 89.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.53 to a high of 140.81. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 112.13. Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's value of 104.71 is 6.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co ranks #447 out of 983 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's Days Inventory compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co ranks #447 out of 983 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 112.13. Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's value of 104.71 is 6.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 63.53 to 140.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.31 vs. the industry median of 112.13, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 112.13, based on 983 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. Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's current Days Inventory of 104.71 is 6.6% 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 Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 112.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co's current Days Inventory is 104.71, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 89.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co (SHSE:688401) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥53.83, compared to a current price of ¥66.76 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 104.71, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 89.31 and 6.6% below the Semiconductors industry median of 112.13. Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making 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 Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co (SHSE:688401), the current Days Inventory is 104.71 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 Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co (SHSE:688401) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥66.76 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥53.83. GuruFocus considers Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688401:

  • Days Inventory: 104.71 (17% above median its 10-year median of 89.31)
  • GF Value™: ¥53.83 vs. price of ¥66.76 (24% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.6% below the Semiconductors median (#447 of 983)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co Business Description

Address No. 16, Langshan Road, oom 102, Block D, Office Building, Huahan Innovation Park, Nanshan District, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, CHN, 518057
Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co Ltd is engage research and development, production and sales of photomasks used in industries such as integrated circuits and displays; research and development, production and sales of photomask materials; technology development and sales of electronic products and software; research and development, production and sales of electronic equipment; engage in the import and export of goods and technology (excluding distribution and state-monopolized and controlled commodities).
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