China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) Days Inventory: 1,118.80 (As of Dec. 2025) — 297% Above Median


TPE:1314 China Petrochemical Development Corp TPE:1314
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What is China Petrochemical Development Days Inventory?

China Petrochemical Development TPE:1314 60 Days Inventory is 1,118.80 as of Dec. 2025, which is 297% above its 10-year median of 282.03. GuruFocus rates TPE:1314 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$6.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, China Petrochemical Development ranks worse than 99.22% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Petrochemical Development's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$50,261 Mil. China Petrochemical Development's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$4,099 Mil. Hence, China Petrochemical Development's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,118.80.

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

TPE:1314' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.78   Med: 282.03   Max: 876.6
Current: 876.6

During the past 13 years, China Petrochemical Development's highest Days Inventory was 876.60. The lowest was 24.78. And the median was 282.03.

TPE:1314's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
99.22% of 1540 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59 vs TPE:1314: 876.60

China Petrochemical Development's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (706.27) to Dec. 2025 (1,118.80). It might indicate that China Petrochemical Development's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. China Petrochemical Development's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.08.

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. China Petrochemical Development's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.93.


China Petrochemical Development  (TPE:1314) 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 Petrochemical Development'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 Petrochemical Development's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=50261.4355 / 3365.789
=14.93

* 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.


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 Petrochemical Development Days Inventory Related Terms


China Petrochemical Development Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Petrochemical Development'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 Petrochemical Development Days Inventory Chart

China Petrochemical Development Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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China Petrochemical Development 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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TPE:1314 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Petrochemical Development'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 Petrochemical Development Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Petrochemical Development's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Petrochemical Development's Days Inventory falls into.


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China Petrochemical Development Days Inventory Calculation

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

China Petrochemical Development'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
=( (50457.274 + 49835.949) / 2 ) / 21056.344*365
=50146.6115 / 21056.344*365
=869.26

China Petrochemical Development'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
=( (50686.922 + 49835.949) / 2 ) / 4099.352*365 / 4
=50261.4355 / 4099.352*365 / 4
=1,118.80

* 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 1,118.80 mean?
China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) has a Days Inventory of 1,118.80 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Petrochemical Development and its competitors. This is 297% above median its historical median of 282.03. Over the past decade, China Petrochemical Development's Days Inventory has ranged from 24.78 to 876.60. According to the industry distribution chart, China Petrochemical Development ranks #1528 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is China Petrochemical Development's Days Inventory too high?
China Petrochemical Development's current Days Inventory of 1,118.80 is 297% above median its 10-year median of 282.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.78 to a high of 876.60. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. China Petrochemical Development's value of 1,118.80 is 1288.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Petrochemical Development ranks #1528 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Petrochemical Development has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Petrochemical Development's Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Petrochemical Development ranks #1528 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Petrochemical Development in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. China Petrochemical Development's value of 1,118.80 is 1288.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Petrochemical Development's own Days Inventory has ranged from 24.78 to 876.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 282.03 vs. the industry median of 80.59, China Petrochemical Development 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.59, based on 1,540 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 Petrochemical Development's current Days Inventory of 1,118.80 is 1288.3% 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 Petrochemical Development and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Petrochemical Development's current Days Inventory is 1,118.80, which is 297% above median its own 10-year median of 282.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Petrochemical Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$6.70, compared to a current price of NT$8.90 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1,118.80, which is 297% above median its 10-year median of 282.03 and 1288.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. China Petrochemical Development's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314), the current Days Inventory is 1,118.80 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 Petrochemical Development (TPE:1314) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Petrochemical Development stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$8.90 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$6.70. GuruFocus considers China Petrochemical Development to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1314:

  • Days Inventory: 1,118.80 (297% above median its 10-year median of 282.03)
  • GF Value™: NT$6.70 vs. price of NT$8.90 (32.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1288.3% above the Chemicals median (#1528 of 1540)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1314 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Petrochemical Development Business Description

Address No. 1, Jingjian Road, Dashe District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 815
China Petrochemical Development Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two reportable segments based on product type: the Acrylonitrile & Acetic Acid segment and the Caprolactam segment. The caprolactam segment, which generates the majority of the revenue of the two segments, involves the sales of textiles, plastic automotive parts, packaging films, conveyor belts, ropes, and fishing lines. The acrylonitrile sells acrylic fibers, a plastic used for home appliance casings and tools, and water treatment products. The products of nylon pellets include fiber nylon pellets and engineering plastic nylon pellets.
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