Core Insights - The skincare and daily chemical industry in A-share listed companies has shown improvements in inventory levels as of the first half of 2025, with only 6 out of 14 selected companies experiencing an increase in inventory size [1][2] Inventory Size Analysis - Jinbo Biological had the largest year-on-year increase in inventory, reaching 153 million yuan, a growth of 116.79% compared to the first half of 2024 [1][2] - Kesheng Co. also saw significant growth, with inventory at 628 million yuan, up 40.87% year-on-year [1][2] - Other companies with notable inventory increases include Marubi Biological (35.91%), Chuang'er Biological (34.02%), and Jiaheng Home Care (31.39%) [2] Inventory Turnover Days - Among the 14 selected companies, only 5 had inventory turnover days below 90 days, indicating efficient inventory management [3] - Companies with inventory turnover days exceeding 180 days include Huaxi Biological (331.61 days), Jinbo Biological (280.81 days), Kesheng Co. (230.92 days), and Betaini (195.78 days) [3][4] - The overall inventory turnover efficiency has not improved, with 8 companies experiencing longer turnover days, particularly those exceeding 180 days [3] Year-on-Year Changes in Inventory Turnover Days - Huaxi Biological's turnover days increased by 13.34%, Jinbo Biological by 15.66%, Kesheng Co. by 115.83%, and Betaini by 0.54% [3][4] - Notably, the turnover days for LaFang Home Care decreased by 27.40%, and Shanghai Home Care by 15.74%, indicating some companies are managing their inventory more effectively [4]