Jiangxi Copper CoSTU:JIX +3.00%78 Days Inventory is 45.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 32.03. GuruFocus rates STU:JIX with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 682 Metals & Mining companies, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks better than 81.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangxi Copper Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:JIX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.89 Med: 32.03 Max: 39.62
Current: 38.38
During the past 13 years, Jiangxi Copper Co's highest Days Inventory was 39.62. The lowest was 26.89. And the median was 32.03.
STU:JIX's Days Inventory is ranked better than 81.38% of 682
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 86.01
vs STU:JIX: 38.38
Jiangxi Copper Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (41.00) to Mar. 2026 (45.78).
It might indicate that Jiangxi Copper Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Jiangxi Copper Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.99.
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.
Jiangxi Copper Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.
Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) 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.
Jiangxi Copper 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.
Jiangxi Copper 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.
Jiangxi Copper Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Jiangxi Copper Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jiangxi Copper 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.
For the Copper subindustry, Jiangxi Copper 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.
Jiangxi Copper Co Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Jiangxi Copper Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jiangxi Copper Co'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.
Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) has a Days Inventory of 45.78 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Jiangxi Copper Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 32.03. Over the past decade, Jiangxi Copper Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 26.89 to 39.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks #127 out of 682 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Jiangxi Copper Co's Days Inventory too high?
Jiangxi Copper Co's current Days Inventory of 45.78 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 32.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.89 to a high of 39.62. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 86.01. Jiangxi Copper Co's value of 45.78 is 46.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks #127 out of 682 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jiangxi Copper Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangxi Copper Co's Days Inventory compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Jiangxi Copper Co ranks #127 out of 682 companies for Days Inventory. This places Jiangxi Copper Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.01. Jiangxi Copper Co's value of 45.78 is 46.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangxi Copper Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 26.89 to 39.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.03 vs. the industry median of 86.01, Jiangxi Copper 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 86.01, based on 682 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. Jiangxi Copper Co's current Days Inventory of 45.78 is 46.8% 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 Jiangxi Copper Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangxi Copper Co's current Days Inventory is 45.78, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 32.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangxi Copper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.13, compared to a current price of €3.54 — trading 66.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 45.78, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 32.03 and 46.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 86.01. Jiangxi Copper Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX), the current Days Inventory is 45.78 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 Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Copper Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.54 is trading 66.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.13.
GuruFocus considers Jiangxi Copper Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:JIX:
Days Inventory: 45.78 (43% above median its 10-year median of 32.03)
GF Value™: €2.13 vs. price of €3.54 (66.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.8% below the Metals & Mining median (#127 of 682)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:JIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd engages in copper and gold mining, dressing, smelting and processing; extraction and processing of rare and scattered metals; sectors such as sulphuric chemistry and trading. Its products include such as cathode copper, gold, silver, lead-zinc, and sulfuric acid; rare and precious metal products such as molybdenum, selenium, tellurium, rhenium, platinum, palladium, and bismuth; as well as copper processing products, new material products, and industrial manufacturing products. It has two operating segments: the production and sale of copper and other related products and services, and the production and sale of gold and other related products and services. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Copper related business.
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