Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) Days Inventory: 124.51 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Above Median

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TPE:1503 Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp TPE:1503
88 GF Score
Price NT$202.00
GF Value NT$208.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Shihlin Electric & Engineering Days Inventory?

Shihlin Electric & Engineering TPE:1503 +0.25% 88 Days Inventory is 124.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 90.05. GuruFocus rates TPE:1503 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$208.27 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks worse than 57.24% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$12,022 Mil. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$8,811 Mil. Hence, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 124.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1503' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 78.09   Med: 90.05   Max: 136.12
Current: 135.77

During the past 13 years, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's highest Days Inventory was 136.12. The lowest was 78.09. And the median was 90.05.

TPE:1503's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
57.24% of 2968 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 118.625 vs TPE:1503: 135.77

Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (115.95) to Mar. 2026 (124.51). It might indicate that Shihlin Electric & Engineering's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.

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. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.


Shihlin Electric & Engineering  (TPE:1503) 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.

Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.

Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=12022.309 / 11558.778
=1.04

* 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.


Shihlin Electric & Engineering Days Inventory Related Terms


Shihlin Electric & Engineering Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.

Shihlin Electric & Engineering Days Inventory Chart

Shihlin Electric & Engineering 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 86.25 108.69 125.99 123.34 136.12

Shihlin Electric & Engineering 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 115.95 139.11 151.87 134.58 124.51

TPE:1503 vs VRT, BE: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.


Shihlin Electric & Engineering Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Days Inventory falls into.


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Shihlin Electric & Engineering Days Inventory Calculation

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

Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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
=( (9853.327 + 12083.248) / 2 ) / 29410.067*365
=10968.2875 / 29410.067*365
=136.12

Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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
=( (12083.248 + 11961.37) / 2 ) / 8811.059*365 / 4
=12022.309 / 8811.059*365 / 4
=124.51

* 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 124.51 mean?
Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) has a Days Inventory of 124.51 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 90.05. Over the past decade, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Days Inventory has ranged from 78.09 to 136.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #1699 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Days Inventory too high?
Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Days Inventory of 124.51 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 90.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 78.09 to a high of 136.12. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 118.63. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's value of 124.51 is 5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #1699 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shihlin Electric & Engineering has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Days Inventory compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #1699 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places Shihlin Electric & Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 118.63. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's value of 124.51 is 5% above this benchmark. Historically, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's own Days Inventory has ranged from 78.09 to 136.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.05 vs. the industry median of 118.63, Shihlin Electric & Engineering 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 118.63, based on 2,968 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. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Days Inventory of 124.51 is 5% 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 118.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Days Inventory is 124.51, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 90.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$208.27, compared to a current price of NT$202.00 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 124.51, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 90.05 and 5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 118.63. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503), the current Days Inventory is 124.51 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$202.00 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$208.27. GuruFocus considers Shihlin Electric & Engineering to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1503:

  • Days Inventory: 124.51 (38% above median its 10-year median of 90.05)
  • GF Value™: NT$208.27 vs. price of NT$202.00 (3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100
  • Industry Position: 5% above the Industrial Products median (#1699 of 2968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1503 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shihlin Electric & Engineering Business Description

Address No. 88, Zhongshan North Road, Section 6, 16th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 111
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp is engaged in the manufacture of heavy electrical equipment, electrical machinery, electrical automotive equipment and related parts, and the sale and lease of commercial buildings. Its product portfolio comprises low-voltage switches, solar inverters, charging stations, power transformers, capacitors, switchboards, etc. The group has four reportable segments: Electric Distribution, Automobile Parts, Automation Equipment and Parts, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated by the Electric Distribution segment, which manufactures and sells heavy electric equipment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Mainland China, Vietnam, and other regions.
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