Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) Inventory Turnover: 1.27 (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:02157 Lepu Biopharma Co Ltd HKSE:02157
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Price HK$3.83
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What is Lepu Biopharma Co Inventory Turnover?

Lepu Biopharma Co HKSE:02157 -3.04% 45 Inventory Turnover is 1.27 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02157 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$16.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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. Lepu Biopharma Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$69 Mil. Lepu Biopharma Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$54 Mil. Lepu Biopharma Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.27.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Lepu Biopharma Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 144.01.

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. Lepu Biopharma Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.10.


Lepu Biopharma Co  (HKSE:02157) 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.

Lepu Biopharma Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=54.2115/68.7*365 / 2
=144.01

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.

Lepu Biopharma Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=54.2115 / 518.035
=0.10

* 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.


Lepu Biopharma Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Lepu Biopharma Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lepu Biopharma Co'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.

Lepu Biopharma Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Lepu Biopharma Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.08 1.05 2.83 2.43

Lepu Biopharma Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Inventory Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 2.38 0.79 1.27 0.76
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Lepu Biopharma Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Lepu Biopharma Co'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 )
=98.973 / ((24.329 + 57.255) / 2 )
=98.973 / 40.792
=2.43

Lepu Biopharma Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=68.7 / ((51.168 + 57.255) / 2 )
=68.7 / 54.2115
=1.27

* 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 1.27 mean?
Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.27 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Lepu Biopharma Co and its competitors.
Is Lepu Biopharma Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Lepu Biopharma Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.27. Overall, Lepu Biopharma Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lepu Biopharma Co's Inventory Turnover compare to VRTX and REGN?
Lepu Biopharma Co's Inventory Turnover of 1.27 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Biotechnology 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 Lepu Biopharma Co and its competitors. Lepu Biopharma Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lepu Biopharma Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$16.73, compared to a current price of HK$3.83 — trading 77.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.27. Lepu Biopharma Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.27 as of Dec. 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 Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepu Biopharma Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$3.83 is trading 77.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$16.73. GuruFocus considers Lepu Biopharma Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02157:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.27
  • GF Value™: HK$16.73 vs. price of HK$3.83 (77.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lepu Biopharma Co Business Description

Address Lianheng Road, Block 4, No. 651, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201112
Lepu Biopharma Co Ltd is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing drug candidates in anti-tumor targeted therapy and oncology immunotherapy. Its commercial products include Puyouheng (Pucotenlimab Injection) and Meiyouheng (Becotatug Vedotin Injection). In addition, two other products, CMG901 and MRG007, have also been licensed out through its business development activities. Additionally, the company has several clinical-stage drug candidates and clinical-stage combination therapies of candidates, which are being developed as targeted therapeutics and immunotherapeutics. The various drug candidates in its pipeline include MRG003, MRG002, MRG004A, CG0070, MRG001, and MRG006A, among others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland.
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