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Yatsen HoldingYSG +0.61%50 Days Inventory is 242.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 148.33. GuruFocus rates YSG with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,872 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Yatsen Holding ranks worse than 83.17% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Yatsen Holding's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $77.7 Mil. Yatsen Holding's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.3 Mil.
Hence, Yatsen Holding's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 242.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yatsen Holding's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
YSG'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 98.1 Med: 148.33 Max: 182.11
Current: 176.59
During the past 8 years, Yatsen Holding's highest Days Inventory was 182.11. The lowest was 98.10. And the median was 148.33.
YSG's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 83.17% of 1872
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.945
vs YSG: 176.59
Yatsen Holding's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (200.84) to Mar. 2026 (242.18).
It might indicate that Yatsen Holding's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Yatsen Holding's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38.
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.
Yatsen Holding's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.
Yatsen Holding (NYSE:YSG) 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.
Yatsen Holding'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.
Yatsen Holding'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.
Yatsen Holding Days Inventory Related Terms
Yatsen Holding Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yatsen Holding'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Yatsen Holding'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.
Yatsen Holding Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yatsen Holding's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yatsen Holding'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.
Yatsen Holding (YSG) has a Days Inventory of 242.18 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Yatsen Holding and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 148.33. Over the past decade, Yatsen Holding's Days Inventory has ranged from 98.10 to 182.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Yatsen Holding ranks #1557 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is Yatsen Holding's Days Inventory too high?
Yatsen Holding's current Days Inventory of 242.18 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 148.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 98.10 to a high of 182.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Yatsen Holding's value of 242.18 is 192% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yatsen Holding ranks #1557 out of 1872 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yatsen Holding has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yatsen Holding's Days Inventory compare to NUS and HNST?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yatsen Holding ranks #1557 out of 1872 companies for Days Inventory. This places Yatsen Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.95. Yatsen Holding's value of 242.18 is 192% above this benchmark. Historically, Yatsen Holding's own Days Inventory has ranged from 98.10 to 182.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 148.33 vs. the industry median of 82.95, Yatsen Holding 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.95, based on 1,872 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. Yatsen Holding's current Days Inventory of 242.18 is 192% 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 Yatsen Holding and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yatsen Holding's current Days Inventory is 242.18, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 148.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yatsen Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yatsen Holding (YSG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.58, compared to a current price of $3.32 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 242.18, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 148.33 and 192% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.95. Yatsen Holding's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Yatsen Holding (YSG), the current Days Inventory is 242.18 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 Yatsen Holding (YSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yatsen Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.32 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.58.
GuruFocus considers Yatsen Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for YSG:
Days Inventory: 242.18 (63% above median its 10-year median of 148.33)
GF Value™: $6.58 vs. price of $3.32 (49.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 192% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1557 of 1872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yatsen Holding Ltd is engaged in the retail business of beauty products, skincare items, and other cosmetic products. The group's principal operations are currently organized into three segments on a product category basis, namely Color Cosmetics Brands, Skincare Brands, and others. The company's majority of revenue is generated from sales of Color Cosmetics Brands. Geographically, company operates in PRC, Europe and US regions.
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