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Shanghai Gentech CoSHSE:688596 +1.78%78 Days Inventory is 352.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 240.15. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688596 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥48.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks worse than 86.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Gentech Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688596'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 152.81 Med: 240.15 Max: 348.82
Current: 267.75
During the past 13 years, Shanghai Gentech Co's highest Days Inventory was 348.82. The lowest was 152.81. And the median was 240.15.
SHSE:688596's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 86.47% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.96
vs SHSE:688596: 267.75
Shanghai Gentech Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (555.72) to Mar. 2026 (352.59).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Shanghai Gentech Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.
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.
Shanghai Gentech Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.16.
Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) 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.
Shanghai Gentech 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.
Shanghai Gentech 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.
Shanghai Gentech Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Shanghai Gentech Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanghai Gentech 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:688596 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shanghai Gentech 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.
Shanghai Gentech Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Gentech Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Gentech 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.
Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) has a Days Inventory of 352.59 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shanghai Gentech Co and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 240.15. Over the past decade, Shanghai Gentech Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 152.81 to 348.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks #2569 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is Shanghai Gentech Co's Days Inventory too high?
Shanghai Gentech Co's current Days Inventory of 352.59 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 240.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 152.81 to a high of 348.82. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.96. Shanghai Gentech Co's value of 352.59 is 193.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks #2569 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Gentech Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Gentech Co's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks #2569 out of 2971 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shanghai Gentech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.96. Shanghai Gentech Co's value of 352.59 is 193.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Gentech Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 152.81 to 348.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 240.15 vs. the industry median of 119.96, Shanghai Gentech 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 119.96, based on 2,971 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. Shanghai Gentech Co's current Days Inventory of 352.59 is 193.9% 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 Shanghai Gentech Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Gentech Co's current Days Inventory is 352.59, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 240.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Gentech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥48.24, compared to a current price of ¥49.71 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 352.59, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 240.15 and 193.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.96. Shanghai Gentech Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 13 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 Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596), the current Days Inventory is 352.59 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 Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gentech Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥49.71 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥48.24.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Gentech Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688596:
Days Inventory: 352.59 (47% above median its 10-year median of 240.15)
GF Value™: ¥48.24 vs. price of ¥49.71 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 193.9% above the Industrial Products median (#2569 of 2971)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Gentech Co Ltd is engaged in designing, production, installation and supporting services of gas chemical supply system. The company is also engaged in designing and installation of water treatment systems, recycling system, clean fluid system, and other systems.
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