Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Cash Conversion Cycle: 190.56 (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1713 Cathay Chemical Works Inc TPE:1713
74 GF Score
Price NT$49.10
GF Value NT$42.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cathay Chemical Works Cash Conversion Cycle?

Cathay Chemical Works TPE:1713 -0.81% 74 Cash Conversion Cycle is 190.56 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1713 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Cathay Chemical Works's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 45.9.
Cathay Chemical Works's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 149.28.
Cathay Chemical Works's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.62.
Therefore, Cathay Chemical Works's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 190.56.


Cathay Chemical Works  (TPE:1713) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation

Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.


Be Aware

CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.

The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.


Cathay Chemical Works Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Cathay Chemical Works Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cathay Chemical Works's Cash Conversion Cycle 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.

Cathay Chemical Works Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Cathay Chemical Works Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
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Cathay Chemical Works Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 186.78 222.74 265.47 233.35 190.56

TPE:1713 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Cathay Chemical Works's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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.


Cathay Chemical Works Cash Conversion Cycle vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cathay Chemical Works's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Chemical Works's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Cathay Chemical Works Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.

Cathay Chemical Works's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=60.4+167.18-7.17
=220.41

Cathay Chemical Works's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=45.9+149.28-4.62
=190.56

* 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 Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of 190.56 mean?
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 190.56 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors.
Is Cathay Chemical Works' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Cathay Chemical Works' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 190.56. The Chemicals industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.33. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 190.56 is 113.3% above this industry median. Overall, Cathay Chemical Works has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Chemical Works' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to LIN and SHW?
Cathay Chemical Works' Cash Conversion Cycle of 190.56 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.33. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 190.56 is 113.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Chemicals company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Chemicals companies is 89.33, based on 1,575 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cathay Chemical Works's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 190.56 is 113.3% 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Chemical Works's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 190.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Chemical Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.82, compared to a current price of NT$49.10 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 190.56 and 113.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 89.33. Cathay Chemical Works' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 190.56 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$49.10 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.82. GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 190.56
  • GF Value™: NT$42.82 vs. price of NT$49.10 (14.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 113.3% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cathay Chemical Works Business Description

Address Zhongxiao East Road, 12 Floor, No. 320, Section 4, Taipei, TWN
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
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