TMP Steel (ROCO:6248) Days Inventory: 43.86 (As of Dec. 2025) — 171% Above Median

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ROCO:6248 TMP Steel Corp ROCO:6248
77 GF Score
Price NT$17.70
GF Value NT$18.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is TMP Steel Days Inventory?

TMP Steel ROCO:6248 -1.39% 77 Days Inventory is 43.86 as of Dec. 2025, which is 171% above its 10-year median of 16.16. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6248 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, TMP Steel ranks better than 79.21% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). TMP Steel's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$842 Mil. TMP Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,751 Mil. Hence, TMP Steel's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 43.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for TMP Steel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:6248' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.28   Med: 16.16   Max: 51.23
Current: 51.23

During the past 13 years, TMP Steel's highest Days Inventory was 51.23. The lowest was 8.28. And the median was 16.16.

ROCO:6248's Days Inventory is ranked better than
79.21% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs ROCO:6248: 51.23

TMP Steel's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (42.71) to Dec. 2025 (43.86). It might indicate that TMP Steel'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. TMP Steel's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.08.

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. TMP Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.45.


TMP Steel  (ROCO:6248) 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.

TMP Steel'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.

TMP Steel'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.


TMP Steel Days Inventory Related Terms


TMP Steel Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TMP Steel'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.

TMP Steel Days Inventory Chart

TMP Steel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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TMP Steel 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 42.71 57.15 54.92 56.07 43.86

ROCO:6248 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, TMP Steel'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.


TMP Steel Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, TMP Steel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TMP Steel's Days Inventory falls into.


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TMP Steel Days Inventory Calculation

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

TMP Steel'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
=( (1011.657 + 729.392) / 2 ) / 7242.252*365
=870.5245 / 7242.252*365
=43.87

TMP Steel'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
=( (954.156 + 729.392) / 2 ) / 1751.422*365 / 4
=841.774 / 1751.422*365 / 4
=43.86

* 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 43.86 mean?
TMP Steel (ROCO:6248) has a Days Inventory of 43.86 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on TMP Steel and its competitors. This is 171% above median its historical median of 16.16. Over the past decade, TMP Steel's Days Inventory has ranged from 8.28 to 51.23. According to the industry distribution chart, TMP Steel ranks #121 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is TMP Steel's Days Inventory too high?
TMP Steel's current Days Inventory of 43.86 is 171% above median its 10-year median of 16.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.28 to a high of 51.23. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. TMP Steel's value of 43.86 is 49.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TMP Steel ranks #121 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TMP Steel has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TMP Steel's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, TMP Steel ranks #121 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places TMP Steel in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. TMP Steel's value of 43.86 is 49.3% below this benchmark. Historically, TMP Steel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.28 to 51.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.16 vs. the industry median of 86.57, TMP Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. TMP Steel's current Days Inventory of 43.86 is 49.3% 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 TMP Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TMP Steel's current Days Inventory is 43.86, which is 171% above median its own 10-year median of 16.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TMP Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TMP Steel (ROCO:6248) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.40, compared to a current price of NT$17.70 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 43.86, which is 171% above median its 10-year median of 16.16 and 49.3% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. TMP Steel's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 TMP Steel (ROCO:6248), the current Days Inventory is 43.86 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 TMP Steel (ROCO:6248) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TMP Steel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$17.70 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.40. GuruFocus considers TMP Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6248:

  • Days Inventory: 43.86 (171% above median its 10-year median of 16.16)
  • GF Value™: NT$18.40 vs. price of NT$17.70 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.3% below the Steel median (#121 of 582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TMP Steel Business Description

Address No. 3, Jingjian 11th Road, Lukang Township, Changhua, TWN, 505029
TMP Steel Corp is a Taiwan-based company engaged in offering steel products. It is engaged in the wholesale of hardware and building materials and the manufacture and sale of its components. The company provides steel bars and reinforcement processing solutions to customers. Geographically, the company operates and derives revenue only from Taiwan.
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