Tianqi LithiumTQLCF 57 Days Inventory is 123.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 132.55. GuruFocus rates TQLCF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,548 Chemicals companies, Tianqi Lithium ranks worse than 78.36% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Tianqi Lithium's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $378 Mil. Tianqi Lithium's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $278 Mil.
Hence, Tianqi Lithium's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 123.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tianqi Lithium's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TQLCF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 91.46 Med: 132.55 Max: 170.26
Current: 138.81
During the past 13 years, Tianqi Lithium's highest Days Inventory was 170.26. The lowest was 91.46. And the median was 132.55.
TQLCF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.36% of 1548
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.53
vs TQLCF: 138.81
Tianqi Lithium's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (147.30) to Mar. 2026 (123.99).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Tianqi Lithium's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.74.
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.
Tianqi Lithium's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.
Tianqi Lithium (OTCPK:TQLCF) 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.
Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium Days Inventory Related Terms
Tianqi Lithium Days Inventory Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Tianqi Lithium'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianqi Lithium's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) has a Days Inventory of 123.99 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 132.55. Over the past decade, Tianqi Lithium's Days Inventory has ranged from 91.46 to 170.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #1213 out of 1548 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Tianqi Lithium's Days Inventory too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current Days Inventory of 123.99 is near median its 10-year median of 132.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 91.46 to a high of 170.26. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Tianqi Lithium's value of 123.99 is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #1213 out of 1548 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #1213 out of 1548 companies for Days Inventory. This places Tianqi Lithium in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.53. Tianqi Lithium's value of 123.99 is 54% above this benchmark. Historically, Tianqi Lithium's own Days Inventory has ranged from 91.46 to 170.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 132.55 vs. the industry median of 80.53, Tianqi Lithium 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.53, based on 1,548 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. Tianqi Lithium's current Days Inventory of 123.99 is 54% 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 Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tianqi Lithium's current Days Inventory is 123.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 132.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.95, compared to a current price of $8.75 — trading 121.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 123.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 132.55 and 54% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.53. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF), the current Days Inventory is 123.99 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.75 is trading 121.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.95.
GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TQLCF:
Days Inventory: 123.99 (near median its 10-year median of 132.55)
GF Value™: $3.95 vs. price of $8.75 (121.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54% above the Chemicals median (#1213 of 1548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TQLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
57GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TQLCF
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
TQLCF has been successfully added to your 
