Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) Change In Inventory: NT$-259 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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TPE:1342 Cathay Consolidated Inc TPE:1342
95 GF Score
Price NT$104.00
GF Value NT$124.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cathay Consolidated Change In Inventory?

Cathay Consolidated TPE:1342 +0.48% 95 Change In Inventory is NT$-259 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1342 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$124.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cathay Consolidated's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-74 Mil. It means Cathay Consolidated's inventory increased by NT$74 Mil from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .

Cathay Consolidated's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-176 Mil. It means Cathay Consolidated's inventory increased by NT$176 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Cathay Consolidated's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,270 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Cathay Consolidated's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 149.49.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Cathay Consolidated's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.61.

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. Cathay Consolidated's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.24.

Cathay Consolidated  (TPE:1342) Change In Inventory Explanation

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

Cathay Consolidated's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=1232.81/752.526*365 / 4
=149.49

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Cathay Consolidated's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=752.526 / 1232.81
=0.61

3. 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.

Cathay Consolidated's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=1232.81 / 993.758
=1.24

* 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 Consolidated Change In Inventory Related Terms

Cathay Consolidated Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cathay Consolidated's Change In Inventory 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 Consolidated Change In Inventory Chart

Cathay Consolidated Annual Data
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Change In Inventory
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Cathay Consolidated Quarterly Data
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Cathay Consolidated Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-259 Mil.

* 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 Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of NT$-259 Mil mean?
Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) has a Change In Inventory of NT$-259 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Cathay Consolidated and its competitors.
Is Cathay Consolidated's Change In Inventory too high?
Cathay Consolidated's current Change In Inventory is NT$-259 Mil. Overall, Cathay Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Consolidated's Change In Inventory compare to competitors?
Cathay Consolidated's Change In Inventory of NT$-259 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Inventory for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. Cathay Consolidated's current Change In Inventory is NT$-259 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$124.29, compared to a current price of NT$104.00 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is NT$-259 Mil. Cathay Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342), the current Change In Inventory is NT$-259 Mil as of Jun. 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$104.00 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$124.29. GuruFocus considers Cathay Consolidated to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1342:

  • Change In Inventory: NT$-259 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$124.29 vs. price of NT$104.00 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1342 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cathay Consolidated Business Description

Address Number 6, Dexing 4th Road, Yilan County, Dongshan Shiang, TWN, 26950
Cathay Consolidated Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacturing of TPU film, air mattresses, covers, laminated fabrics, and bladders. Its revenue mainly comes from the production and sale of functional fabrics. It operates in Taiwan, Asia, the Americas, Others, and the majority of its revenue comes from Asia. The main product of the Company is TPU film, air mattress, cover, laminated fabrics and bladder. The company's products are used in Aviation, Marine, Medical, Outdoor, and Industrial.
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