Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903) Change In Inventory: NT$-77 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:2903 Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd TPE:2903
74 GF Score
Price NT$21.65
GF Value NT$22.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Far Eastern Department Stores Change In Inventory?

Far Eastern Department Stores TPE:2903 -0.46% 74 Change In Inventory is NT$-77 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2903 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$22.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Far Eastern Department Stores's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-156 Mil. It means Far Eastern Department Stores's inventory increased by NT$156 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Far Eastern Department Stores's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$205 Mil. It means Far Eastern Department Stores's inventory declined by NT$205 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Far Eastern Department Stores's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2,079 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Far Eastern Department Stores's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.36.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Far Eastern Department Stores's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.78.

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. Far Eastern Department Stores's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.


Far Eastern Department Stores  (TPE:2903) Change In Inventory Explanation

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

Far Eastern Department Stores's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=1998.663/3550.665*365 / 4
=51.36

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

Far Eastern Department Stores'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.

Far Eastern Department Stores'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.


Far Eastern Department Stores Change In Inventory Related Terms


Far Eastern Department Stores Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Far Eastern Department Stores'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.

Far Eastern Department Stores Change In Inventory Chart

Far Eastern Department Stores Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Inventory
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Far Eastern Department Stores Quarterly Data
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Far Eastern Department Stores 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$-77 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$-77 Mil mean?
Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903) has a Change In Inventory of NT$-77 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Far Eastern Department Stores and its competitors.
Is Far Eastern Department Stores' Change In Inventory too high?
Far Eastern Department Stores' current Change In Inventory is NT$-77 Mil. Overall, Far Eastern Department Stores has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern Department Stores' Change In Inventory compare to DDS and M?
Far Eastern Department Stores' Change In Inventory of NT$-77 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Far Eastern Department Stores and its competitors. Far Eastern Department Stores's current Change In Inventory is NT$-77 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far Eastern Department Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$22.51, compared to a current price of NT$21.65 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is NT$-77 Mil. Far Eastern Department Stores' 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 Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903), the current Change In Inventory is NT$-77 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 Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern Department Stores stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$21.65 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$22.51. GuruFocus considers Far Eastern Department Stores to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2903:

  • Change In Inventory: NT$-77 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$22.51 vs. price of NT$21.65 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2903 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Far Eastern Department Stores Business Description

Address Xinzhan Road, No. 16, 18th Floor, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, TWN, 220
Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the operation of department stores and supermarkets. It provides a broad range of merchandise, including foods, apparel, gold and jewelry, household appliances, groceries, home furnishing products, consumer electronics, stationery goods, artworks, entertainment appliances, and sports and leisure goods. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from ROC, and the rest from China.
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