Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (XSWX:HUAYO) Days Inventory: 123.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Above Median

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XSWX:HUAYO Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Ltd XSWX:HUAYO
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What is Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Days Inventory?

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co XSWX:HUAYO 90 Days Inventory is 123.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 112.18. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HUAYO with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.68. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Metals & Mining companies, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks worse than 65.74% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,018 Mil. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,969 Mil. Hence, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 123.47.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:HUAYO' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 75.57   Med: 112.18   Max: 204.44
Current: 114.38

During the past 13 years, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's highest Days Inventory was 204.44. The lowest was 75.57. And the median was 112.18.

XSWX:HUAYO's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
65.74% of 686 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 86.495 vs XSWX:HUAYO: 114.38

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (107.77) to Mar. 2026 (123.47). It might indicate that Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co'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. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.07.


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co  (XSWX:HUAYO) 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.

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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.

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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.


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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.

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Days Inventory Chart

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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.


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Days Inventory vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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
=( (2375.702 + 3638.141) / 2 ) / 9493.57*365
=3006.9215 / 9493.57*365
=115.61

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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
=( (3638.141 + 4397.947) / 2 ) / 2969.492*365 / 4
=4018.044 / 2969.492*365 / 4
=123.47

* 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 123.47 mean?
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (XSWX:HUAYO) has a Days Inventory of 123.47 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 112.18. Over the past decade, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 75.57 to 204.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks #451 out of 686 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Days Inventory too high?
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's current Days Inventory of 123.47 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 112.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 75.57 to a high of 204.44. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Inventory is 86.50. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's value of 123.47 is 42.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks #451 out of 686 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co ranks #451 out of 686 companies for Days Inventory. This places Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.50. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's value of 123.47 is 42.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 75.57 to 204.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 112.18 vs. the industry median of 86.50, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt 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 86.50, based on 686 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. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's current Days Inventory of 123.47 is 42.7% 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 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's current Days Inventory is 123.47, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 112.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co stock overvalued right now?
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (XSWX:HUAYO) has a current Days Inventory of 123.47. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.68, compared to a current price of $9.80 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 123.47, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 112.18 and 42.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 86.50. Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (XSWX:HUAYO), the current Days Inventory is 123.47 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 Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (XSWX:HUAYO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.80 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.68.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HUAYO:

  • Days Inventory: 123.47 (10% above median its 10-year median of 112.18)
  • GF Value™: $11.68 vs. price of $9.80 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#451 of 686)

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


Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 603799:China
Address No. 18, Wuzhen East Road, Phase II, Tongxiang Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang Province, Tongxiang, CHN, 314500
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Ltd provides metal production and processing services. The company produces cobalt oxide, cobalt carbonate, cobalt hydroxide, cobalt oxalate, cobalt sulfate, cobalt monoxide, copper, nickel, and related products.
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