Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) Change In Inventory: NT$41 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:1597 Chieftek Precision Co Ltd TPE:1597
55 GF Score
Price NT$143.50
GF Value NT$99.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Chieftek Precision Co Change In Inventory?

Chieftek Precision Co TPE:1597 -4.33% 55 Change In Inventory is NT$41 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1597 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$99.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Chieftek Precision Co's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4 Mil. It means Chieftek Precision Co's inventory declined by NT$4 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Chieftek Precision Co's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8 Mil. It means Chieftek Precision Co's inventory declined by NT$8 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Chieftek Precision Co's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$622 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Chieftek Precision Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 292.10.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.

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. Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.86.


Chieftek Precision Co  (TPE:1597) Change In Inventory Explanation

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

Chieftek Precision Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=623.384/194.744*365 / 4
=292.10

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

Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

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.

Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Chieftek Precision Co Change In Inventory Related Terms


Chieftek Precision Co Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chieftek Precision Co'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.

Chieftek Precision Co Change In Inventory Chart

Chieftek Precision Co Annual Data
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Chieftek Precision Co Quarterly Data
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Chieftek Precision Co 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$41 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$41 Mil mean?
Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) has a Change In Inventory of NT$41 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors.
Is Chieftek Precision Co's Change In Inventory too high?
Chieftek Precision Co's current Change In Inventory is NT$41 Mil. Overall, Chieftek Precision Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chieftek Precision Co's Change In Inventory compare to VRT and BE?
Chieftek Precision Co's Change In Inventory of NT$41 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Industrial Products 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 Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors. Chieftek Precision Co's current Change In Inventory is NT$41 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chieftek Precision Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$99.32, compared to a current price of NT$143.50 — trading 44.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is NT$41 Mil. Chieftek Precision Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597), the current Change In Inventory is NT$41 Mil as of Mar. 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$143.50 is trading 44.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$99.32. GuruFocus considers Chieftek Precision Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1597:

  • Change In Inventory: NT$41 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$99.32 vs. price of NT$143.50 (44.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chieftek Precision Co Business Description

Address NO.3, Dali 1st Road, Southern Taiwan Science Park, Xinshi District, Tainan, TWN, 744093
Chieftek Precision Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of the ball and roller bearings. The Company engages in the research, development, manufacture and sales of miniature linear guides, miniature ball screws, miniature linear modules, electro-optics equipment and semiconductor process equipment. The company is involved in the manufacture of miniature linear motion components. Its products include Standard 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Wide 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Miniature Linear Guide, ST Miniature Stroke Slide Series, and others. Geographically the company operates in China, Germany, the USA, Taiwan, and other countries, out of which Germany derives the maximum revenue.
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NT$143.50
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