China Times Co (ROCO:8923) Days Inventory: 212.26 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ROCO:8923 China Times Co Ltd ROCO:8923
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What is China Times Co Days Inventory?

China Times Co ROCO:8923 -0.53% 76 Days Inventory is 212.26 as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 213.06. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8923 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Media - Diversified companies, China Times Co ranks worse than 86.94% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Times Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$145.0 Mil. China Times Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$62.3 Mil. Hence, China Times Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 212.26.

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

ROCO:8923' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 193.42   Med: 213.06   Max: 251.52
Current: 213.77

During the past 13 years, China Times Co's highest Days Inventory was 251.52. The lowest was 193.42. And the median was 213.06.

ROCO:8923's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
86.94% of 666 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.71 vs ROCO:8923: 213.77

China Times Co's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (182.87) to Dec. 2025 (212.26). It might indicate that China Times Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China Times Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.43.

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. China Times Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.24.


China Times Co  (ROCO:8923) 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.

China Times 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.

China Times 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.


China Times Co Days Inventory Related Terms


China Times Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Times 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.

China Times Co Days Inventory Chart

China Times 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 205.69 193.42 213.38 220.80 212.74

China Times 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 182.87 182.89 226.32 244.02 212.26

ROCO:8923 vs NYT, WLY: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, China Times 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.


China Times Co Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Times Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Times Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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China Times Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

China Times 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
=( (144.861 + 144.534) / 2 ) / 248.256*365
=144.6975 / 248.256*365
=212.74

China Times 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
=( (145.442 + 144.534) / 2 ) / 62.329*365 / 4
=144.988 / 62.329*365 / 4
=212.26

* 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 212.26 mean?
China Times Co (ROCO:8923) has a Days Inventory of 212.26 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Times Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 213.06. Over the past decade, China Times Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 193.42 to 251.52. According to the industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #579 out of 666 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is China Times Co's Days Inventory too high?
China Times Co's current Days Inventory of 212.26 is near median its 10-year median of 213.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 193.42 to a high of 251.52. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.71. China Times Co's value of 212.26 is 639.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #579 out of 666 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Times Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Times Co's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #579 out of 666 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Times Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.71. China Times Co's value of 212.26 is 639.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Times Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 193.42 to 251.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 213.06 vs. the industry median of 28.71, China Times 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.71, based on 666 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. China Times Co's current Days Inventory of 212.26 is 639.3% 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 China Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Times Co's current Days Inventory is 212.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 213.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co (ROCO:8923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.77, compared to a current price of NT$18.65 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 212.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 213.06 and 639.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.71. China Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 China Times Co (ROCO:8923), the current Days Inventory is 212.26 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 China Times Co (ROCO:8923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$18.65 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.77. GuruFocus considers China Times Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8923:

  • Days Inventory: 212.26 (near median its 10-year median of 213.06)
  • GF Value™: NT$19.77 vs. price of NT$18.65 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 639.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#579 of 666)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Times Co Business Description

Address No. 240, Heping West Road, 1-7 Floor, Section 3, Wanhua District, Taipei, TWN, 108
China Times Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the publishing and distribution of books and magazines. Its activities mainly include editing, publishing, and wholesale distribution of books and magazines, as well as exhibition services.
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