Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (STU:CGP) Days Inventory: 29.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Below Median


STU:CGP Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Ltd STU:CGP
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Price €0.09
GF Value €0.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory?

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co STU:CGP -5.38% 28 Days Inventory is 29.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 37.01. GuruFocus rates STU:CGP with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks better than 92.78% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €199 Mil. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €619 Mil. Hence, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CGP' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.79   Med: 37.01   Max: 111.02
Current: 25.21

During the past 13 years, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's highest Days Inventory was 111.02. The lowest was 23.79. And the median was 37.01.

STU:CGP's Days Inventory is ranked better than
92.78% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs STU:CGP: 25.21

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (23.26) to Mar. 2026 (29.40). It might indicate that Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.10.

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. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co  (STU:CGP) 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.

Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.

Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory Chart

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Chongqing Iron & Steel 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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STU:CGP vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Chongqing Iron & Steel 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
=( (223.81 + 169.36) / 2 ) / 2886.367*365
=196.585 / 2886.367*365
=24.86

Chongqing Iron & Steel 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
=( (169.36 + 229.587) / 2 ) / 619.141*365 / 4
=199.4735 / 619.141*365 / 4
=29.40

* 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 29.40 mean?
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (STU:CGP) has a Days Inventory of 29.40 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chongqing Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 37.01. Over the past decade, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 23.79 to 111.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #42 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory too high?
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 29.40 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 37.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.79 to a high of 111.02. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's value of 29.40 is 66% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #42 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #42 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chongqing Iron & Steel Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's value of 29.40 is 66% below this benchmark. Historically, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 23.79 to 111.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.01 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Chongqing Iron & Steel 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 a Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 29.40 is 66% 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Days Inventory is 29.40, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 37.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (STU:CGP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.09 — trading 25.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 29.40, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 37.01 and 66% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (STU:CGP), the current Days Inventory is 29.40 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (STU:CGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.09 is trading 25.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.07. GuruFocus considers Chongqing Iron & Steel Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CGP:

  • Days Inventory: 29.40 (21% below median its 10-year median of 37.01)
  • GF Value™: €0.07 vs. price of €0.09 (25.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66% below the Steel median (#42 of 582)

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


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01053:Hong Kong601005:China
Address No. 2 Jiangnan Avenue, Jiangnan Street, Changshou District, Chongqing, CHN, 401258
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Ltd operates in the ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry within the manufacturing sector, and is principally engaged in the production and sale of hot rolled sheets, medium plates, steel billets, steel by-products, coke, coal chemical products, water granulated slag, and other products. Its products are widely used in railways, airports, bridges, tunnels, ships, high-rise buildings, and other fields. Additionally, the company is engaged in the sale or supply of energy media and ore trading, both of which are closely related to the steel manufacturing business. Geographically, it derives revenue mainly from the Chinese mainland, through sales of steel products.
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