Huadian Energy Co (SHSE:900937) Days Inventory: 18.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:900937 Huadian Energy Co Ltd SHSE:900937
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What is Huadian Energy Co Days Inventory?

Huadian Energy Co SHSE:900937 +0.46% 30 Days Inventory is 18.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 18.74. GuruFocus rates SHSE:900937 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 337 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Huadian Energy Co ranks better than 52.52% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Huadian Energy Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $104 Mil. Huadian Energy Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $526 Mil. Hence, Huadian Energy Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.09.

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

SHSE:900937' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.81   Med: 18.74   Max: 26.61
Current: 24.9

During the past 13 years, Huadian Energy Co's highest Days Inventory was 26.61. The lowest was 15.81. And the median was 18.74.

SHSE:900937's Days Inventory is ranked better than
52.52% of 337 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 27.9 vs SHSE:900937: 24.90

Huadian Energy Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (19.30) to Mar. 2026 (18.09).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Huadian Energy Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.04.

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. Huadian Energy Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.


Huadian Energy Co  (SHSE:900937) 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.

Huadian Energy 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.

Huadian Energy 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.


Huadian Energy Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Huadian Energy Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huadian Energy 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.

Huadian Energy Co Days Inventory Chart

Huadian Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Huadian Energy 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 19.30 32.64 35.72 23.77 18.09

SHSE:900937 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Huadian Energy 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.


Huadian Energy Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Huadian Energy Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huadian Energy Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Huadian Energy Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Huadian Energy 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
=( (133.32 + 127.801) / 2 ) / 1958.57*365
=130.5605 / 1958.57*365
=24.33

Huadian Energy 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
=( (127.801 + 80.759) / 2 ) / 526.003*365 / 4
=104.28 / 526.003*365 / 4
=18.09

* 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 18.09 mean?
Huadian Energy Co (SHSE:900937) has a Days Inventory of 18.09 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Huadian Energy Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.74. Over the past decade, Huadian Energy Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 15.81 to 26.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Huadian Energy Co ranks #160 out of 337 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Huadian Energy Co's Days Inventory too high?
Huadian Energy Co's current Days Inventory of 18.09 is near median its 10-year median of 18.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.81 to a high of 26.61. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Inventory is 27.90. Huadian Energy Co's value of 18.09 is 35.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huadian Energy Co ranks #160 out of 337 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Huadian Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huadian Energy Co's Days Inventory compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Huadian Energy Co ranks #160 out of 337 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Huadian Energy Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 27.90. Huadian Energy Co's value of 18.09 is 35.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Huadian Energy Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 15.81 to 26.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.74 vs. the industry median of 27.90, Huadian Energy 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 27.90, based on 337 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. Huadian Energy Co's current Days Inventory of 18.09 is 35.2% 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 Huadian Energy Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Inventory is 27.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huadian Energy Co's current Days Inventory is 18.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huadian Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huadian Energy Co (SHSE:900937) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading 263.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 18.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.74 and 35.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 27.90. Huadian Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 5 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 Huadian Energy Co (SHSE:900937), the current Days Inventory is 18.09 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 Huadian Energy Co (SHSE:900937) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huadian Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 263.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06. GuruFocus considers Huadian Energy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:900937:

  • Days Inventory: 18.09 (near median its 10-year median of 18.74)
  • GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.22 (263.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#160 of 337)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:900937 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Huadian Energy Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 600726:China
Address No. 209 Dacheng Street, Nangang District, Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, CHN, 150001
Huadian Energy Co Ltd is engaged in the electricity production and sales business. It is engaged in heat electric supply, power supply, power plant testing and electric power technology consulting.
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