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Kian ShenTPE:1525 -0.90%78 Days Inventory is 61.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 59.90. GuruFocus rates TPE:1525 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$56.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Vehicles & Parts companies, Kian Shen ranks better than 65.43% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kian Shen's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$184 Mil. Kian Shen's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$275 Mil.
Hence, Kian Shen's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 61.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kian Shen's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1525'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.69 Med: 59.9 Max: 73.18
Current: 63.75
During the past 13 years, Kian Shen's highest Days Inventory was 73.18. The lowest was 41.69. And the median was 59.90.
TPE:1525's Days Inventory is ranked better than 65.43% of 1290
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 80.33
vs TPE:1525: 63.75
Kian Shen's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (58.70) to Dec. 2025 (61.19).
It might indicate that Kian Shen's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kian Shen's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.49.
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.
Kian Shen's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.53.
Kian Shen (TPE:1525) 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.
Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen Days Inventory Related Terms
Kian Shen Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kian Shen'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen Days Inventory vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kian Shen's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen (TPE:1525) has a Days Inventory of 61.19 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kian Shen and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 59.90. Over the past decade, Kian Shen's Days Inventory has ranged from 41.69 to 73.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #446 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is Kian Shen's Days Inventory too high?
Kian Shen's current Days Inventory of 61.19 is near median its 10-year median of 59.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.69 to a high of 73.18. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Kian Shen's value of 61.19 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #446 out of 1290 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kian Shen has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kian Shen's Days Inventory compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #446 out of 1290 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Kian Shen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.33. Kian Shen's value of 61.19 is 23.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kian Shen's own Days Inventory has ranged from 41.69 to 73.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.90 vs. the industry median of 80.33, Kian Shen has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Inventory among Vehicles & Parts companies is 80.33, based on 1,290 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. Kian Shen's current Days Inventory of 61.19 is 23.8% below 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 Kian Shen and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kian Shen's current Days Inventory is 61.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 59.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kian Shen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen (TPE:1525) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$56.37, compared to a current price of NT$66.30 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 61.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 59.90 and 23.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 80.33. Kian Shen's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525), the current Days Inventory is 61.19 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$66.30 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$56.37.
GuruFocus considers Kian Shen to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1525:
Days Inventory: 61.19 (near median its 10-year median of 59.90)
GF Value™: NT$56.37 vs. price of NT$66.30 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#446 of 1290)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1525 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kian Shen Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of automobile body beams, stamping molds, and woodworking products. It provides automobile frames which include products for large, medium, and small-size trucks and coaches. The company has two operating segments; the Manufacturing department, and the Investment department. It derives a majority of its revenue from the manufacturing segment.
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