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Cheetah MobileSTU:0C9 -0.76%49 Days Inventory is 51.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 255% above its 10-year median of 14.42. GuruFocus rates STU:0C9 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 234 Interactive Media companies, Cheetah Mobile ranks worse than 63.68% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Cheetah Mobile's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.5 Mil. Cheetah Mobile's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.6 Mil.
Hence, Cheetah Mobile's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cheetah Mobile's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:0C9'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 14.42 Max: 63.85
Current: 53.19
During the past 13 years, Cheetah Mobile's highest Days Inventory was 63.85. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 14.42.
STU:0C9's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 63.68% of 234
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 19.785
vs STU:0C9: 53.19
Cheetah Mobile's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (63.06) to Mar. 2026 (51.18).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cheetah Mobile's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.78.
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.
Cheetah Mobile's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.
Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) 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.
Cheetah Mobile'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.
Cheetah Mobile'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.
Cheetah Mobile Days Inventory Related Terms
Cheetah Mobile Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheetah Mobile'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.
STU:0C9 vs WSHP, TEAD, LVO: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cheetah Mobile'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.
Cheetah Mobile Days Inventory vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cheetah Mobile's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheetah Mobile'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.
Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) has a Days Inventory of 51.18 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cheetah Mobile and its competitors. This is 255% above median its historical median of 14.42. Over the past decade, Cheetah Mobile's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.24 to 63.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #149 out of 234 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Cheetah Mobile's Days Inventory too high?
Cheetah Mobile's current Days Inventory of 51.18 is 255% above median its 10-year median of 14.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 63.85. The Interactive Media industry median Days Inventory is 19.79. Cheetah Mobile's value of 51.18 is 158.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #149 out of 234 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheetah Mobile has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheetah Mobile's Days Inventory compare to WSHP and TEAD?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #149 out of 234 companies for Days Inventory. This places Cheetah Mobile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 19.79. Cheetah Mobile's value of 51.18 is 158.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Cheetah Mobile's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.24 to 63.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.42 vs. the industry median of 19.79, Cheetah Mobile 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Days Inventory among Interactive Media companies is 19.79, based on 234 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. Cheetah Mobile's current Days Inventory of 51.18 is 158.7% 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 Cheetah Mobile and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Inventory is 19.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheetah Mobile's current Days Inventory is 51.18, which is 255% above median its own 10-year median of 14.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheetah Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.15, compared to a current price of €2.62 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 51.18, which is 255% above median its 10-year median of 14.42 and 158.7% above the Interactive Media industry median of 19.79. Cheetah Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9), the current Days Inventory is 51.18 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 Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.62 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.15.
GuruFocus considers Cheetah Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:0C9:
Days Inventory: 51.18 (255% above median its 10-year median of 14.42)
GF Value™: €5.15 vs. price of €2.62 (49.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 158.7% above the Interactive Media median (#149 of 234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0C9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheetah Mobile Inc along with its subsidiaries provides comprehensive products and services on PCs and mobile devices. It generates revenue from utility-related business, including advertising services and premium membership services. It also provides multi-cloud management platform and overseas advertising agency service. The company operates in two segments: Internet business, and AI and others. The companies products and services includes Robotic Products, Global to B Services etc. The firm's majority of the revenue is derived from the internet business segment that provides mobile advertising services to advertising customers, as well as selling advertisements and referring user traffic on its mobile and PC platforms. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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