Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) Days Inventory: 32.29 (As of Dec. 2025) — 92% Above Median

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ROCO:3171 Yem Chio Distribution Co Ltd ROCO:3171
65 GF Score
Price NT$64.40
GF Value NT$62.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Yem Chio Distribution Co Days Inventory?

Yem Chio Distribution Co ROCO:3171 +1.26% 65 Days Inventory is 32.29 as of Dec. 2025, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 16.84. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3171 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$62.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 376 Packaging & Containers companies, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks better than 96.54% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Yem Chio Distribution Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$156 Mil. Yem Chio Distribution Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$441 Mil. Hence, Yem Chio Distribution Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 32.29.

The historical rank and industry rank for Yem Chio Distribution Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:3171' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.61   Med: 16.84   Max: 26.61
Current: 25.82

During the past 13 years, Yem Chio Distribution Co's highest Days Inventory was 26.61. The lowest was 13.61. And the median was 16.84.

ROCO:3171's Days Inventory is ranked better than
96.54% of 376 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 78.26 vs ROCO:3171: 25.82

Yem Chio Distribution Co's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (21.32) to Dec. 2025 (32.29). It might indicate that Yem Chio Distribution Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Yem Chio Distribution Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.83.

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. Yem Chio Distribution Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.27.


Yem Chio Distribution Co  (ROCO:3171) 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.

Yem Chio Distribution 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.

Yem Chio Distribution 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.


Yem Chio Distribution Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Yem Chio Distribution Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yem Chio Distribution 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.

Yem Chio Distribution Co Days Inventory Chart

Yem Chio Distribution Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.57 17.75 20.24 20.61 26.61

Yem Chio Distribution Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.32 23.32 21.18 23.02 32.29

ROCO:3171 vs SW, PKG, IP: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Yem Chio Distribution 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.


Yem Chio Distribution Co Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yem Chio Distribution Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yem Chio Distribution Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Yem Chio Distribution Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Yem Chio Distribution Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (59.142 + 145.849) / 2 ) / 1406.051*365
=102.4955 / 1406.051*365
=26.61

Yem Chio Distribution Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (166.463 + 145.849) / 2 ) / 441.295*365 / 4
=156.156 / 441.295*365 / 4
=32.29

* 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 Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 32.29 mean?
Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) has a Days Inventory of 32.29 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 16.84. Over the past decade, Yem Chio Distribution Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 13.61 to 26.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #13 out of 376 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co's Days Inventory too high?
Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Days Inventory of 32.29 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 16.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.61 to a high of 26.61. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 78.26. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 32.29 is 58.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #13 out of 376 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yem Chio Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yem Chio Distribution Co's Days Inventory compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #13 out of 376 companies for Days Inventory. This places Yem Chio Distribution Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 78.26. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 32.29 is 58.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Yem Chio Distribution Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 13.61 to 26.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.84 vs. the industry median of 78.26, Yem Chio Distribution Co 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 78.26, based on 376 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. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Days Inventory of 32.29 is 58.7% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 78.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Days Inventory is 32.29, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 16.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$62.20, compared to a current price of NT$64.40 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 32.29, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 16.84 and 58.7% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 78.26. Yem Chio Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171), the current Days Inventory is 32.29 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$64.40 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$62.20. GuruFocus considers Yem Chio Distribution Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3171:

  • Days Inventory: 32.29 (92% above median its 10-year median of 16.84)
  • GF Value™: NT$62.20 vs. price of NT$64.40 (3.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.7% below the Packaging & Containers median (#13 of 376)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yem Chio Distribution Co Business Description

Address Xingshan Road, 5th Floor, No.397, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114521
Yem Chio Distribution Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the import and export of packaging materials. Its product portfolio comprises packaging machines, tape stations, sealing machines, kraft paper tapes, double-sided tapes, cushion packaging materials, and paper and plastic packaging materials, among others. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan, followed by China, and other regions.
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