Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) Days Inventory: 145.46 (As of Dec. 2025) — 36% Above Median

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TPE:1517 Lee Chi Enterprises Co Ltd TPE:1517
67 GF Score
Price NT$10.75
GF Value NT$10.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lee Chi Enterprises Co Days Inventory?

Lee Chi Enterprises Co TPE:1517 +2.87% 67 Days Inventory is 145.46 as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 106.96. GuruFocus rates TPE:1517 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$10.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks worse than 62.51% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$780 Mil. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$489 Mil. Hence, Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 145.46.

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

TPE:1517' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 87.95   Med: 106.96   Max: 231.57
Current: 150.81

During the past 13 years, Lee Chi Enterprises Co's highest Days Inventory was 231.57. The lowest was 87.95. And the median was 106.96.

TPE:1517's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
62.51% of 2969 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47 vs TPE:1517: 150.81

Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (151.05) to Dec. 2025 (145.46).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.63.

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. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.57.


Lee Chi Enterprises Co  (TPE:1517) 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.

Lee Chi Enterprises 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.

Lee Chi Enterprises 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.


Lee Chi Enterprises Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Lee Chi Enterprises Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Chi Enterprises 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.

Lee Chi Enterprises Co Days Inventory Chart

Lee Chi Enterprises 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 110.85 131.99 231.57 169.26 151.25

Lee Chi Enterprises 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 151.05 155.72 151.35 150.20 145.46

TPE:1517 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Lee Chi Enterprises 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.


Lee Chi Enterprises Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Days Inventory falls into.


TPE:1517
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Lee Chi Enterprises Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Lee Chi Enterprises 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
=( (856.585 + 767.113) / 2 ) / 1959.16*365
=811.849 / 1959.16*365
=151.25

Lee Chi Enterprises 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
=( (793.379 + 767.113) / 2 ) / 489.457*365 / 4
=780.246 / 489.457*365 / 4
=145.46

* 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 145.46 mean?
Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) has a Days Inventory of 145.46 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lee Chi Enterprises Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 106.96. Over the past decade, Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 87.95 to 231.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks #1856 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Days Inventory too high?
Lee Chi Enterprises Co's current Days Inventory of 145.46 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 106.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 87.95 to a high of 231.57. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's value of 145.46 is 21.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks #1856 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lee Chi Enterprises Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Chi Enterprises Co's Days Inventory compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Lee Chi Enterprises Co ranks #1856 out of 2969 companies for Days Inventory. This places Lee Chi Enterprises Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's value of 145.46 is 21.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lee Chi Enterprises Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 87.95 to 231.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 106.96 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Lee Chi Enterprises 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,969 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. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's current Days Inventory of 145.46 is 21.8% 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 Lee Chi Enterprises Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's current Days Inventory is 145.46, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 106.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee Chi Enterprises Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.65, compared to a current price of NT$10.75 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 145.46, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 106.96 and 21.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Lee Chi Enterprises Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517), the current Days Inventory is 145.46 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 Lee Chi Enterprises Co (TPE:1517) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Chi Enterprises Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$10.75 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.65. GuruFocus considers Lee Chi Enterprises Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1517:

  • Days Inventory: 145.46 (36% above median its 10-year median of 106.96)
  • GF Value™: NT$10.65 vs. price of NT$10.75 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1856 of 2969)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1517 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lee Chi Enterprises Co Business Description

Address No. 112 , Secto 1, Shipai Road, Changhua City, Changhua County, TWN, 500
Lee Chi Enterprises Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of bicycle components and general machinery. The firm also processes and manufactures general machinery. Its segment include: the Domestic Operations segment for products manufactured and sold in Taiwan; Operations in Asia include Products made and marketed in China; the Operations in Americas include products of high-class bikes designed, developed, and sold in America; and the Other segment includes domestic and international business investments, venture capital firms, and domestic general investment. The company derives maximum revenue from Domestic operations Segment.
67GF Score

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