Compal ElectronicsLUX:COMEL 78 Days Inventory is 43.35 as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 31.86. GuruFocus rates LUX:COMEL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.62. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Compal Electronics ranks better than 86.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compal Electronics's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:COMEL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.53 Med: 31.86 Max: 43.28
Current: 41.59
During the past 13 years, Compal Electronics's highest Days Inventory was 43.28. The lowest was 23.53. And the median was 31.86.
LUX:COMEL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 86.25% of 2415
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29
vs LUX:COMEL: 41.59
Compal Electronics's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (37.28) to Dec. 2025 (43.35).
It might indicate that Compal Electronics's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Compal Electronics's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.11.
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.
Compal Electronics's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.45.
Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Compal Electronics's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. 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.
Compal Electronics's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Compal Electronics Days Inventory Related Terms
Compal Electronics Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compal Electronics's Days 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.
LUX:COMEL vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Compal Electronics's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.
Compal Electronics Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Compal Electronics's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compal Electronics's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) has a Days Inventory of 43.35 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Compal Electronics and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 31.86. Over the past decade, Compal Electronics' Days Inventory has ranged from 23.53 to 43.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #332 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Compal Electronics' Days Inventory too high?
Compal Electronics' current Days Inventory of 43.35 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 31.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.53 to a high of 43.28. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Compal Electronics' value of 43.35 is 54% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #332 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compal Electronics' Days Inventory compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #332 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This places Compal Electronics in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Compal Electronics' value of 43.35 is 54% below this benchmark. Historically, Compal Electronics' own Days Inventory has ranged from 23.53 to 43.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.86 vs. the industry median of 94.29, Compal Electronics has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compal Electronics's current Days Inventory of 43.35 is 54% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Compal Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compal Electronics's current Days Inventory is 43.35, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 31.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) has a current Days Inventory of 43.35. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.62, compared to a current price of $5.45 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 43.35, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 31.86 and 54% below the Hardware industry median of 94.29. Compal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL), the current Days Inventory is 43.35 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 Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compal Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.45 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.62.
Key valuation signals for LUX:COMEL:
Days Inventory: 43.35 (36% above median its 10-year median of 31.86)
GF Value™: $4.62 vs. price of $5.45 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54% below the Hardware median (#332 of 2415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:COMEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compal Electronics Inc is a Taiwan-based original design manufacturer that produces notebook computers, monitors, and televisions for equipment manufacturers. The firm's operations are organized in two reportable segment Information technology products and Strategically Integrated product segment. The majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the United States, with the rest coming from China, Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom, India, Germany, and Others.
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