SPTJF (Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co) Days Inventory: 33.64 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SPTJF Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd SPTJF
44 GF Score
Price $0.12
GF Value $0.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Days Inventory?

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co SPTJF 44 Days Inventory is 33.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 33.15. GuruFocus rates SPTJF with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks worse than 55.18% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $748 Mil. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,028 Mil. Hence, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.64.

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

SPTJF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.98   Med: 33.15   Max: 36.23
Current: 35.46

During the past 13 years, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's highest Days Inventory was 36.23. The lowest was 24.98. And the median was 33.15.

SPTJF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
55.18% of 685 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31.01 vs SPTJF: 35.46

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (35.00) to Mar. 2026 (33.64).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.71.

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. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co  (OTCPK:SPTJF) 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.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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.


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Chart

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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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SPTJF vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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.


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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
=( (899.95 + 815.324) / 2 ) / 9027.827*365
=857.637 / 9027.827*365
=34.67

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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
=( (815.324 + 679.812) / 2 ) / 2027.814*365 / 4
=747.568 / 2027.814*365 / 4
=33.64

* 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 33.64 mean?
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SPTJF) has a Days Inventory of 33.64 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.15. Over the past decade, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 24.98 to 36.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #378 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory of 33.64 is near median its 10-year median of 33.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.98 to a high of 36.23. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's value of 33.64 is 8.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #378 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #378 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's value of 33.64 is 8.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 24.98 to 36.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.15 vs. the industry median of 31.01, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.01, based on 685 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. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory of 33.64 is 8.5% 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory is 33.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SPTJF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 33.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.15 and 8.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.01. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SPTJF), the current Days Inventory is 33.64 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SPTJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15. GuruFocus considers Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SPTJF:

  • Days Inventory: 33.64 (near median its 10-year median of 33.15)
  • GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.12 (16.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#378 of 685)

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


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 48 Jinyi Road, Jinshan District, Shanghai, CHN, 200540
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd is an integrated Chinese petrochemical company that mainly produces a broad range of petroleum products and chemical products through crude oil processing. The Group's reportable segments are: Petroleum products, Chemical products, Trading of petrochemical products, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Petroleum products segment, which is equipped with crude oil refinery facilities used to produce qualified refined gasoline, fuel, diesel oil, heavy oil, and liquefied petroleum gas, and provides raw materials for the Group's downstream petrochemical processing facilities. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from its business in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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