Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) Inventory Turnover: 0.25 (As of Jan. 2026)

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STU:LAY3 Lai Sun Development Co Ltd STU:LAY3
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What is Lai Sun Development Co Inventory Turnover?

Lai Sun Development Co STU:LAY3 -6.02% 34 Inventory Turnover is 0.25 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LAY3 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.04. The stock has 4 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. Lai Sun Development Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was €210.4 Mil. Lai Sun Development Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was €842.6 Mil. Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.25.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Lai Sun Development Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was 730.95.

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. Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.99.


Lai Sun Development Co  (STU:LAY3) 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.

Lai Sun Development Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jan. 2026 )*Days in Period
=842.577/210.371*365 / 2
=730.95

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.

Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=842.577 / 281.995
=2.99

* 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.


Lai Sun Development Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Lai Sun Development Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lai Sun Development 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.

Lai Sun Development Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Lai Sun Development Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Inventory Turnover
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Lai Sun Development Co Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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Lai Sun Development Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jul. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jul. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jul. 2025 )) / count )
=426.714 / ((1009.005 + 868.398) / 2 )
=426.714 / 938.7015
=0.45

Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jul. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 )) / count )
=210.371 / ((868.398 + 816.756) / 2 )
=210.371 / 842.577
=0.25

* 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 0.25 mean?
Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.25 as of Jan. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors.
Is Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Lai Sun Development Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.25. Overall, Lai Sun Development Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory Turnover compare to competitors?
Lai Sun Development Co's Inventory Turnover of 0.25 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Real Estate 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 Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors. Lai Sun Development Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Sun Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) has a current Inventory Turnover of 0.25. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 56.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.25. Lai Sun Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.25 as of Jan. 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 Lai Sun Development Co (STU:LAY3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 56.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04.

Key valuation signals for STU:LAY3:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.25
  • GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.06 (56.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LAY3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lai Sun Development Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 00488:Hong KongLAY3:Germany
Address 680 Cheung Sha Wan Road, 11th Floor, Lai Sun Commercial Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Lai Sun Development Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in various reportable operating segments such as; property development and sales; property investment; hotel operation; restaurant operation; media and entertainment; film and TV programs; cinema operation; theme park operation, and others. The property development and sales segment which derives a majority of its revenue, is engaged in property development and the sale of properties. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China and Macau, and the rest from Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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