Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Daqo New EnergySTU:5DQ2 -0.95%70 Days Inventory is 116.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 152% above its 10-year median of 46.30. GuruFocus rates STU:5DQ2 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Semiconductors companies, Daqo New Energy ranks better than 68.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daqo New Energy's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:5DQ2'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.59 Med: 46.3 Max: 118.3
Current: 80.5
During the past 13 years, Daqo New Energy's highest Days Inventory was 118.30. The lowest was 36.59. And the median was 46.30.
STU:5DQ2's Days Inventory is ranked better than 68.26% of 983
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 112.18
vs STU:5DQ2: 80.50
Daqo New Energy's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (62.34) to Mar. 2026 (116.81).
It might indicate that Daqo New Energy's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Daqo New Energy's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.
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.
Daqo New Energy's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.96.
Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) 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.
Daqo New Energy'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.
Daqo New Energy'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.
Daqo New Energy Days Inventory Related Terms
Daqo New Energy Days Inventory Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Daqo New Energy'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:5DQ2 vs ASYS, ATOM, INTT: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Daqo New Energy'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.
Daqo New Energy Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Daqo New Energy's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daqo New Energy'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.
Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) has a Days Inventory of 116.81 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Daqo New Energy and its competitors. This is 152% above median its historical median of 46.30. Over the past decade, Daqo New Energy's Days Inventory has ranged from 36.59 to 118.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #312 out of 983 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Daqo New Energy's Days Inventory too high?
Daqo New Energy's current Days Inventory of 116.81 is 152% above median its 10-year median of 46.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.59 to a high of 118.30. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 112.18. Daqo New Energy's value of 116.81 is 4.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #312 out of 983 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daqo New Energy has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daqo New Energy's Days Inventory compare to ASYS and ATOM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #312 out of 983 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Daqo New Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 112.18. Daqo New Energy's value of 116.81 is 4.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Daqo New Energy's own Days Inventory has ranged from 36.59 to 118.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.30 vs. the industry median of 112.18, Daqo New Energy 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 a Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 112.18, based on 983 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. Daqo New Energy's current Days Inventory of 116.81 is 4.1% 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 Daqo New Energy and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 112.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daqo New Energy's current Days Inventory is 116.81, which is 152% above median its own 10-year median of 46.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daqo New Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.32, compared to a current price of €10.40 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 116.81, which is 152% above median its 10-year median of 46.30 and 4.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 112.18. Daqo New Energy's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2), the current Days Inventory is 116.81 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.40 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.32.
GuruFocus considers Daqo New Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:5DQ2:
Days Inventory: 116.81 (152% above median its 10-year median of 46.30)
GF Value™: €8.32 vs. price of €10.40 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.1% above the Semiconductors median (#312 of 983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5DQ2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daqo New Energy Corp is a polysilicon manufacturer based in China. The company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to manufacturers who use it to make ingots, cells, and modules for solar power solutions. The polysilicon is packaged to meet crucible stacking, pulling, and solidification needs. All of the company's revenues come from the People's Republic of China.
70GF Score
Get the complete analysis for STU:5DQ2
Days Inventory is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
STU:5DQ2 has been successfully added to your 
