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Hi-Lai Foods CoROCO:1268 +2.06%82 Days Inventory is 19.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 21.41. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1268 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$199.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Restaurants companies, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks worse than 57.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Lai Foods Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:1268'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.6 Med: 21.41 Max: 27.48
Current: 19.19
During the past 13 years, Hi-Lai Foods Co's highest Days Inventory was 27.48. The lowest was 12.60. And the median was 21.41.
ROCO:1268's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 57.43% of 343
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.58
vs ROCO:1268: 19.19
Hi-Lai Foods Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (20.25) to Dec. 2025 (19.36).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hi-Lai Foods Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.71.
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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.11.
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) 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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Hi-Lai Foods Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.
ROCO:1268 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hi-Lai Foods Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) has a Days Inventory of 19.36 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 21.41. Over the past decade, Hi-Lai Foods Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.60 to 27.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #197 out of 343 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co's Days Inventory too high?
Hi-Lai Foods Co's current Days Inventory of 19.36 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 21.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.60 to a high of 27.48. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.58. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 19.36 is 24.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #197 out of 343 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Lai Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lai Foods Co's Days Inventory compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #197 out of 343 companies for Days Inventory. This places Hi-Lai Foods Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.58. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 19.36 is 24.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Lai Foods Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.60 to 27.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.41 vs. the industry median of 15.58, Hi-Lai Foods Co has consistently been above 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 Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.58, based on 343 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. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current Days Inventory of 19.36 is 24.3% 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 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current Days Inventory is 19.36, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 21.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$199.35, compared to a current price of NT$173.00 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 19.36, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 21.41 and 24.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 15.58. Hi-Lai Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268), the current Days Inventory is 19.36 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$173.00 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$199.35.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Lai Foods Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:1268:
Days Inventory: 19.36 (10% below median its 10-year median of 21.41)
GF Value™: NT$199.35 vs. price of NT$173.00 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.3% above the Restaurants median (#197 of 343)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based food and beverages company. The company has large team of chefs and a professional brand marketing team, continuously developing new food, beverage, and dessert products, coupled with high-quality service and ambiance to attract diverse consumer groups.
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