Kao Fong Machinery Co (ROCO:4510) Days Inventory: 228.81 (As of Dec. 2025) — 36% Above Median

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ROCO:4510 Kao Fong Machinery Co Ltd ROCO:4510
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Price NT$39.00
GF Value NT$30.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kao Fong Machinery Co Days Inventory?

Kao Fong Machinery Co ROCO:4510 -1.44% 53 Days Inventory is 228.81 as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 167.76. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4510 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Kao Fong Machinery Co ranks worse than 83.36% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kao Fong Machinery Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,155 Mil. Kao Fong Machinery Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$461 Mil. Hence, Kao Fong Machinery Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 228.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kao Fong Machinery Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:4510' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 127.06   Med: 167.76   Max: 242.46
Current: 242.46

During the past 13 years, Kao Fong Machinery Co's highest Days Inventory was 242.46. The lowest was 127.06. And the median was 167.76.

ROCO:4510's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
83.36% of 2968 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.51 vs ROCO:4510: 242.46

Kao Fong Machinery Co's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (174.14) to Dec. 2025 (228.81). It might indicate that Kao Fong Machinery Co's sales slowed down.

Warning Sign:

If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kao Fong Machinery Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.40.

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. Kao Fong Machinery Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.13.


Kao Fong Machinery Co  (ROCO:4510) 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.

Kao Fong Machinery 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.

Kao Fong Machinery 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.


Kao Fong Machinery Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Kao Fong Machinery Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kao Fong Machinery 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.

Kao Fong Machinery Co Days Inventory Chart

Kao Fong Machinery Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Kao Fong Machinery Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:4510 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kao Fong Machinery 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.


Kao Fong Machinery Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kao Fong Machinery Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kao Fong Machinery Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kao Fong Machinery Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Kao Fong Machinery 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
=( (578.614 + 1120.763) / 2 ) / 1407.09*365
=849.6885 / 1407.09*365
=220.41

Kao Fong Machinery 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
=( (1190.186 + 1120.763) / 2 ) / 460.797*365 / 4
=1155.4745 / 460.797*365 / 4
=228.81

* 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 228.81 mean?
Kao Fong Machinery Co (ROCO:4510) has a Days Inventory of 228.81 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kao Fong Machinery Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 167.76. Over the past decade, Kao Fong Machinery Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 127.06 to 242.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao Fong Machinery Co ranks #2474 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 83.4%.
Is Kao Fong Machinery Co's Days Inventory too high?
Kao Fong Machinery Co's current Days Inventory of 228.81 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 167.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 127.06 to a high of 242.46. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Kao Fong Machinery Co's value of 228.81 is 91.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao Fong Machinery Co ranks #2474 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kao Fong Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Fong Machinery Co's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kao Fong Machinery Co ranks #2474 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kao Fong Machinery Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.51. Kao Fong Machinery Co's value of 228.81 is 91.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kao Fong Machinery Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 127.06 to 242.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 167.76 vs. the industry median of 119.51, Kao Fong Machinery 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.51, based on 2,968 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. Kao Fong Machinery Co's current Days Inventory of 228.81 is 91.5% 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 Kao Fong Machinery Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao Fong Machinery Co's current Days Inventory is 228.81, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 167.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Fong Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Fong Machinery Co (ROCO:4510) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.73, compared to a current price of NT$39.00 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 228.81, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 167.76 and 91.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.51. Kao Fong Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Kao Fong Machinery Co (ROCO:4510), the current Days Inventory is 228.81 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 Kao Fong Machinery Co (ROCO:4510) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Fong Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$39.00 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.73. GuruFocus considers Kao Fong Machinery Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4510:

  • Days Inventory: 228.81 (36% above median its 10-year median of 167.76)
  • GF Value™: NT$30.73 vs. price of NT$39.00 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.5% above the Industrial Products median (#2474 of 2968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4510 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kao Fong Machinery Co Business Description

Address No.16, Keya Road, Daya district, Taichung, TWN, 42881
Kao Fong Machinery Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of machine tools and machinery equipment in Taiwan. The products of the company consist of Double Column Machining Center, vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, numerical control milling machines, bridge machining centers, and other machinery.
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