San Lien Technology (ROCO:5493) Days Inventory: 93.93 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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ROCO:5493 San Lien Technology Corp ROCO:5493
86 GF Score
Price NT$80.30
GF Value NT$98.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is San Lien Technology Days Inventory?

San Lien Technology ROCO:5493 -0.25% 86 Days Inventory is 93.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 83.56. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5493 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$98.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, San Lien Technology ranks better than 53.33% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). San Lien Technology's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,320 Mil. San Lien Technology's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,282 Mil. Hence, San Lien Technology's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 93.93.

The historical rank and industry rank for San Lien Technology's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:5493' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.64   Med: 83.56   Max: 129
Current: 89.39

During the past 13 years, San Lien Technology's highest Days Inventory was 129.00. The lowest was 65.64. And the median was 83.56.

ROCO:5493's Days Inventory is ranked better than
53.33% of 2415 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.63 vs ROCO:5493: 89.39

San Lien Technology's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (90.96) to Mar. 2026 (93.93). It might indicate that San Lien Technology's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. San Lien Technology's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.97.

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. San Lien Technology's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.90.


San Lien Technology  (ROCO:5493) 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.

San Lien Technology's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 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.

San Lien Technology's Inventory to Revenue for the three months 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.


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.


San Lien Technology Days Inventory Related Terms


San Lien Technology Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for San Lien Technology'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.

San Lien Technology Days Inventory Chart

San Lien Technology 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 90.08 111.65 129.00 99.67 93.76

San Lien Technology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 90.96 83.50 88.48 93.64 93.93

ROCO:5493 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, San Lien Technology'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.


San Lien Technology Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, San Lien Technology's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where San Lien Technology's Days Inventory falls into.


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San Lien Technology Days Inventory Calculation

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

San Lien Technology'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
=( (1083.452 + 1372.621) / 2 ) / 4780.496*365
=1228.0365 / 4780.496*365
=93.76

San Lien Technology's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1372.621 + 1266.539) / 2 ) / 1281.966*365 / 4
=1319.58 / 1281.966*365 / 4
=93.93

* 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 93.93 mean?
San Lien Technology (ROCO:5493) has a Days Inventory of 93.93 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on San Lien Technology and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 83.56. Over the past decade, San Lien Technology's Days Inventory has ranged from 65.64 to 129.00. According to the industry distribution chart, San Lien Technology ranks #1127 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is San Lien Technology's Days Inventory too high?
San Lien Technology's current Days Inventory of 93.93 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 83.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.64 to a high of 129.00. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.63. San Lien Technology's value of 93.93 is 0.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, San Lien Technology ranks #1127 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, San Lien Technology has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does San Lien Technology's Days Inventory compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, San Lien Technology ranks #1127 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This puts San Lien Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.63. San Lien Technology's value of 93.93 is 0.7% below this benchmark. Historically, San Lien Technology's own Days Inventory has ranged from 65.64 to 129.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 83.56 vs. the industry median of 94.63, San Lien Technology 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 94.63, 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. San Lien Technology's current Days Inventory of 93.93 is 0.7% 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 San Lien Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. San Lien Technology's current Days Inventory is 93.93, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 83.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is San Lien Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Lien Technology (ROCO:5493) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$98.85, compared to a current price of NT$80.30 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 93.93, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 83.56 and 0.7% below the Hardware industry median of 94.63. San Lien Technology's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 San Lien Technology (ROCO:5493), the current Days Inventory is 93.93 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 San Lien Technology (ROCO:5493) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Lien Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$80.30 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$98.85. GuruFocus considers San Lien Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5493:

  • Days Inventory: 93.93 (12% above median its 10-year median of 83.56)
  • GF Value™: NT$98.85 vs. price of NT$80.30 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.7% below the Hardware median (#1127 of 2415)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5493 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


San Lien Technology Business Description

Address 5th Floor-3 , 390 Fu-Hsing S. Road, Section 1, Da-An District, Taipei, TWN, 106470
San Lien Technology Corp is engaged in the design, manufacturing, sales and system syndication of factory automation machinery and environmental protection facilities; system syndication of remote sensing, power monitoring, ocean monitoring, meteorological observation and navigation system; semiconductor equipment of plant; installation and sales of civil engineering safety monitoring technology service and geotechnical engineering safety monitoring technology service and other. The Groups reportable segment are Automatic monitoring business, Electronic material business, Sensing and equipment business overseas and Other. Majority of revenue is generated from the Automatic monitoring business segment. Geographically, it operates in Taiwan, Asia, and Others.
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