ZKIN (ZK International Group Co) Days Inventory: 88.69 (As of Sep. 2025) — Near Median


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Price $1.42
GF Value $1.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ZK International Group Co Days Inventory?

ZK International Group Co ZKIN +4.41% 59 Days Inventory is 88.69 as of Sep. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 86.27. GuruFocus rates ZKIN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Steel companies, ZK International Group Co ranks better than 57.49% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). ZK International Group Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was $14.28 Mil. ZK International Group Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was $29.39 Mil. Hence, ZK International Group Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 88.69.

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

ZKIN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.49   Med: 86.27   Max: 145.98
Current: 76.21

During the past 11 years, ZK International Group Co's highest Days Inventory was 145.98. The lowest was 56.49. And the median was 86.27.

ZKIN's Days Inventory is ranked better than
57.49% of 581 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.42 vs ZKIN: 76.21

ZK International Group Co's Days Inventory increased from Sep. 2024 (47.13) to Sep. 2025 (88.69). It might indicate that ZK International Group Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. ZK International Group Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 2.06.

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. ZK International Group Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.46.


ZK International Group Co  (NAS:ZKIN) 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.

ZK International Group Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Sep. 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.

ZK International Group Co's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 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.


ZK International Group Co Days Inventory Related Terms


ZK International Group Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZK International 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.

ZK International Group Co Days Inventory Chart

ZK International Group Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Inventory
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ZK International Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep15 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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ZKIN vs LUD, HLP, HUDI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, ZK International 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.


ZK International Group Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ZK International Group Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ZK International Group Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

ZK International Group Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (13.528 + 13.079) / 2 ) / 67.202*365
=13.3035 / 67.202*365
=72.26

ZK International Group Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (15.488 + 13.079) / 2 ) / 29.391*365 / 2
=14.2835 / 29.391*365 / 2
=88.69

* 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 88.69 mean?
ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) has a Days Inventory of 88.69 as of Sep. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on ZK International Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 86.27. Over the past decade, ZK International Group Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 56.49 to 145.98. According to the industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #247 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is ZK International Group Co's Days Inventory too high?
ZK International Group Co's current Days Inventory of 88.69 is near median its 10-year median of 86.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.49 to a high of 145.98. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. ZK International Group Co's value of 88.69 is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #247 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ZK International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZK International Group Co's Days Inventory compare to LUD and HLP?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #247 out of 581 companies for Days Inventory. This puts ZK International Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. ZK International Group Co's value of 88.69 is 2.6% above this benchmark. Historically, ZK International Group Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 56.49 to 145.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.27 vs. the industry median of 86.42, ZK International 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.42, based on 581 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. ZK International Group Co's current Days Inventory of 88.69 is 2.6% 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 ZK International Group Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZK International Group Co's current Days Inventory is 88.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 86.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZK International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.78, compared to a current price of $1.42 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 88.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 86.27 and 2.6% above the Steel industry median of 86.42. ZK International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN), the current Days Inventory is 88.69 as of Sep. 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.42 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.78. GuruFocus considers ZK International Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ZKIN:

  • Days Inventory: 88.69 (near median its 10-year median of 86.27)
  • GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $1.42 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.6% above the Steel median (#247 of 581)

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ZK International Group Co Business Description

Address C/o Zhejiang Zhengkang Industrial Co., Ltd., No. 678 Dingxiang Road, Binhai Industrial Park, Zhejiang Province, Economic and Technology Development Zone, Wenzhou, CHN, 325025
ZK International Group Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of metal pipes. The company is specialized in producing double-press thin-walled stainless steel tubes and fittings, carbon steel tubes and fittings, single-press tubes and fittings, and stainless-steel strips. The products are used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, firefighting, food, beverage, ships, engines, industrial seawater desalination and systems of direct-drinking water, cold /hot water supply, city water supply, and gas of large/middle scale construction projects.
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