Lingbao Gold Group Co (STU:LI9) Days Inventory: 106.39 (As of Dec. 2025) — 20% Above Median

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STU:LI9 Lingbao Gold Group Co Ltd STU:LI9
68 GF Score
Price €1.68
GF Value €0.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lingbao Gold Group Co Days Inventory?

Lingbao Gold Group Co STU:LI9 -5.08% 68 Days Inventory is 106.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 88.43. GuruFocus rates STU:LI9 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks better than 61.9% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Lingbao Gold Group Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €259 Mil. Lingbao Gold Group Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €445 Mil. Hence, Lingbao Gold Group Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 106.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lingbao Gold Group Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

STU:LI9' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.31   Med: 88.43   Max: 124.72
Current: 69.34

During the past 13 years, Lingbao Gold Group Co's highest Days Inventory was 124.72. The lowest was 55.31. And the median was 88.43.

STU:LI9's Days Inventory is ranked better than
61.9% of 685 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 86.48 vs STU:LI9: 69.34

Lingbao Gold Group Co's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (42.51) to Dec. 2025 (106.39). It might indicate that Lingbao Gold Group Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Lingbao Gold Group Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.72.

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. Lingbao Gold Group Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.40.


Lingbao Gold Group Co  (STU:LI9) 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.

Lingbao Gold Group Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 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.

Lingbao Gold Group Co's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 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.


Lingbao Gold Group Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Lingbao Gold Group Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lingbao Gold Group 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.

Lingbao Gold Group Co Days Inventory Chart

Lingbao Gold Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Lingbao Gold Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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STU:LI9 vs NEM, AU: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Lingbao Gold Group 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.


Lingbao Gold Group Co Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lingbao Gold Group Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lingbao Gold Group Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Lingbao Gold Group Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Lingbao Gold Group 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
=( (214.194 + 299.467) / 2 ) / 1251.61*365
=256.8305 / 1251.61*365
=74.90

Lingbao Gold Group Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (219.075 + 299.467) / 2 ) / 444.734*365 / 2
=259.271 / 444.734*365 / 2
=106.39

* 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 106.39 mean?
Lingbao Gold Group Co (STU:LI9) has a Days Inventory of 106.39 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lingbao Gold Group Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 88.43. Over the past decade, Lingbao Gold Group Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 55.31 to 124.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #261 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Lingbao Gold Group Co's Days Inventory too high?
Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Days Inventory of 106.39 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 88.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.31 to a high of 124.72. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 86.48. Lingbao Gold Group Co's value of 106.39 is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #261 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lingbao Gold Group Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lingbao Gold Group Co's Days Inventory compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #261 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Lingbao Gold Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.48. Lingbao Gold Group Co's value of 106.39 is 23% above this benchmark. Historically, Lingbao Gold Group Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 55.31 to 124.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 88.43 vs. the industry median of 86.48, Lingbao Gold Group 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Inventory among Metals & Mining companies is 86.48, 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. Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Days Inventory of 106.39 is 23% 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Days Inventory is 106.39, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 88.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lingbao Gold Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingbao Gold Group Co (STU:LI9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.50, compared to a current price of €1.68 — trading 236% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 106.39, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 88.43 and 23% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 86.48. Lingbao Gold Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co (STU:LI9), the current Days Inventory is 106.39 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co (STU:LI9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingbao Gold Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.68 is trading 236% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.50. GuruFocus considers Lingbao Gold Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LI9:

  • Days Inventory: 106.39 (20% above median its 10-year median of 88.43)
  • GF Value™: €0.50 vs. price of €1.68 (236% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23% above the Metals & Mining median (#261 of 685)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LI9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lingbao Gold Group Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 03330:Hong Kong
Address 77 Leighton Road, Room 1104, 11th Floor, Leighton Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Lingbao Gold Group Co Ltd is engaged in the mining, processing, smelting, and selling of gold and other metallic products in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The company operates in four segments: Mining in PRC, Mining in KR (Kyrgyz Republic), Smelting, and Retailing. The vast majority of its revenue comes from the smelting segment, which includes gold and other metal smelting and refinery operations in the PRC. The company generates revenue from selling Gold bullion, Silver, Copper products, Sulphuric acid, and Gold concentrates, and others.
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