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Cathay ConsolidatedTPE:1342 +2.62%94 Days Inventory is 185.09 as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 171.35. GuruFocus rates TPE:1342 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$114.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cathay Consolidated ranks worse than 69.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Consolidated's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1342'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 148.96 Med: 171.35 Max: 193.89
Current: 185.87
During the past 10 years, Cathay Consolidated's highest Days Inventory was 193.89. The lowest was 148.96. And the median was 171.35.
TPE:1342's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 69.12% of 1004
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 132.785
vs TPE:1342: 185.87
Cathay Consolidated's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (183.16) to Dec. 2025 (185.09).
It might indicate that Cathay Consolidated's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cathay Consolidated's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.49.
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.
Cathay Consolidated's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.50.
Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) 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.
Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated Days Inventory Related Terms
Cathay Consolidated Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated Days Inventory Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cathay Consolidated's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Consolidated's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) has a Days Inventory of 185.09 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 171.35. Over the past decade, Cathay Consolidated's Days Inventory has ranged from 148.96 to 193.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #694 out of 1004 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Cathay Consolidated's Days Inventory too high?
Cathay Consolidated's current Days Inventory of 185.09 is near median its 10-year median of 171.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 148.96 to a high of 193.89. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 132.79. Cathay Consolidated's value of 185.09 is 39.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #694 out of 1004 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Consolidated's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #694 out of 1004 companies for Days Inventory. This places Cathay Consolidated in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 132.79. Cathay Consolidated's value of 185.09 is 39.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Consolidated's own Days Inventory has ranged from 148.96 to 193.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 171.35 vs. the industry median of 132.79, Cathay Consolidated 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 132.79, based on 1,004 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. Cathay Consolidated's current Days Inventory of 185.09 is 39.4% 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 Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 132.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Consolidated's current Days Inventory is 185.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 171.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$114.51, compared to a current price of NT$117.50 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 185.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 171.35 and 39.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 132.79. Cathay Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 7 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342), the current Days Inventory is 185.09 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$117.50 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$114.51.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Consolidated to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1342:
Days Inventory: 185.09 (near median its 10-year median of 171.35)
GF Value™: NT$114.51 vs. price of NT$117.50 (2.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#694 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1342 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Consolidated Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacturing of TPU film, air mattresses, covers, laminated fabrics, and bladders. Its revenue mainly comes from the production and sale of functional fabrics. It operates in Taiwan, Asia, the Americas, Others, and the majority of its revenue comes from Asia. The main product of the Company is TPU film, air mattress, cover, laminated fabrics and bladder. The company's products are used in Aviation, Marine, Medical, Outdoor, and Industrial.
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