CHEAF (China Eastern Airlines) Inventory Turnover: 12.33 (As of Mar. 2026)


CHEAF China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd CHEAF
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What is China Eastern Airlines Inventory Turnover?

China Eastern Airlines CHEAF 58 Inventory Turnover is 12.33 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. China Eastern Airlines's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,933 Mil. China Eastern Airlines's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $400 Mil. China Eastern Airlines's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.33.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. China Eastern Airlines's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.40.

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. China Eastern Airlines's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.

China Eastern Airlines  (OTCPK:CHEAF) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

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

China Eastern Airlines's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=400.0365/4933.475*365 / 4
=7.40

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.

China Eastern Airlines's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=400.0365 / 5377.171
=0.07

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

China Eastern Airlines Inventory Turnover Related Terms

China Eastern Airlines Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Eastern Airlines's Inventory Turnover 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.

China Eastern Airlines Inventory Turnover Chart

China Eastern Airlines Annual Data
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Inventory Turnover
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China Eastern Airlines Quarterly Data
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China Eastern Airlines Inventory Turnover Calculation

China Eastern Airlines's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=18834.479 / ((230.747 + 382.639) / 2 )
=18834.479 / 306.693
=61.41

China Eastern Airlines's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=4933.475 / ((382.639 + 417.434) / 2 )
=4933.475 / 400.0365
=12.33

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 12.33 mean?
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a Inventory Turnover of 12.33 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Inventory Turnover too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Inventory Turnover is 12.33. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Inventory Turnover compare to DAL and UAL?
China Eastern Airlines' Inventory Turnover of 12.33 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Transportation company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. China Eastern Airlines's current Inventory Turnover is 12.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.67, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 12.33. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current Inventory Turnover is 12.33 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.67. GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHEAF:

  • Inventory Turnover: 12.33
  • GF Value™: $0.67 vs. price of $0.40 (40.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs

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

China Eastern Airlines Business Description

Address 36 Hongxiang 3rd Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201100
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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