Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) Days Inventory: 2.06 (As of Mar. 2026) — 53% Below Median

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SHSE:688588 Linkage Software Co Ltd SHSE:688588
79 GF Score
Price ¥8.85
GF Value ¥14.81
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What is Linkage Software Co Days Inventory?

Linkage Software Co SHSE:688588 +2.91% 79 Days Inventory is 2.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 4.42. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688588 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥14.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,654 Software companies, Linkage Software Co ranks better than 74.37% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Linkage Software Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4 Mil. Linkage Software Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥169 Mil. Hence, Linkage Software Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.06.

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

SHSE:688588' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.94   Med: 4.42   Max: 11.52
Current: 3.79

During the past 13 years, Linkage Software Co's highest Days Inventory was 11.52. The lowest was 1.94. And the median was 4.42.

SHSE:688588's Days Inventory is ranked better than
74.37% of 1654 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.375 vs SHSE:688588: 3.79

Linkage Software Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (3.29) to Mar. 2026 (2.06).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Linkage Software Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.20.

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. Linkage Software Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.


Linkage Software Co  (SHSE:688588) 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.

Linkage Software 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.

Linkage Software 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.


Linkage Software Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Linkage Software Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linkage Software 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.

Linkage Software Co Days Inventory Chart

Linkage Software Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Linkage Software 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:688588 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Linkage Software 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.


Linkage Software Co Days Inventory vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Linkage Software Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Linkage Software Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Linkage Software Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Linkage Software 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
=( (5.017 + 2.53) / 2 ) / 710.823*365
=3.7735 / 710.823*365
=1.94

Linkage Software 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
=( (2.53 + 5.112) / 2 ) / 168.907*365 / 4
=3.821 / 168.907*365 / 4
=2.06

* 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 2.06 mean?
Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) has a Days Inventory of 2.06 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Linkage Software Co and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 4.42. Over the past decade, Linkage Software Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.94 to 11.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #424 out of 1654 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Linkage Software Co's Days Inventory too high?
Linkage Software Co's current Days Inventory of 2.06 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 4.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.94 to a high of 11.52. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.38. Linkage Software Co's value of 2.06 is 89.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #424 out of 1654 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Linkage Software Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linkage Software Co's Days Inventory compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #424 out of 1654 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Linkage Software Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.38. Linkage Software Co's value of 2.06 is 89.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Linkage Software Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.94 to 11.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 20.38, Linkage Software 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 Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 20.38, based on 1,654 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. Linkage Software Co's current Days Inventory of 2.06 is 89.9% 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 Linkage Software Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linkage Software Co's current Days Inventory is 2.06, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linkage Software Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.81, compared to a current price of ¥8.85 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 2.06, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 89.9% below the Software industry median of 20.38. Linkage Software Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588), the current Days Inventory is 2.06 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 Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkage Software Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥8.85 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.81. GuruFocus considers Linkage Software Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688588:

  • Days Inventory: 2.06 (53% below median its 10-year median of 4.42)
  • GF Value™: ¥14.81 vs. price of ¥8.85 (40.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.9% below the Software median (#424 of 1654)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688588 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Linkage Software Co Business Description

Address No. 96, Qitai Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Lingzhi Building, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215123
Linkage Software Co Ltd is a financial software solution provider. The company is committed to the application of emerging technologies in the financial industry, providing customers with a full range of software services such as consulting, design, development, and maintenance. It provides software services in the fields of securities, insurance, banking, trust, and asset management. It uses various technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence.
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