Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) Days Inventory: 286.96 (As of Dec. 2025) — 20% Above Median


TPE:1597 Chieftek Precision Co Ltd TPE:1597
59 GF Score
Price NT$138.50
GF Value NT$92.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chieftek Precision Co Days Inventory?

Chieftek Precision Co TPE:1597 -1.42% 59 Days Inventory is 286.96 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 239.76. GuruFocus rates TPE:1597 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$92.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,963 Industrial Products companies, Chieftek Precision Co ranks worse than 92.64% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chieftek Precision Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$642 Mil. Chieftek Precision Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$204 Mil. Hence, Chieftek Precision Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 286.96.

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

TPE:1597' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 146.08   Med: 239.76   Max: 386.26
Current: 353.07

During the past 13 years, Chieftek Precision Co's highest Days Inventory was 386.26. The lowest was 146.08. And the median was 239.76.

TPE:1597's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
92.64% of 2963 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47 vs TPE:1597: 353.07

Chieftek Precision Co's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (401.42) to Dec. 2025 (286.96).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.32.

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. Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.92.


Chieftek Precision Co  (TPE:1597) 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.

Chieftek Precision 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.

Chieftek Precision 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.


Chieftek Precision Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Chieftek Precision Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chieftek Precision 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.

Chieftek Precision Co Days Inventory Chart

Chieftek Precision Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Chieftek Precision Co 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:1597 vs VRT, BE: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Chieftek Precision 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.


Chieftek Precision Co Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chieftek Precision Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Chieftek Precision Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Chieftek Precision 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
=( (641.086 + 624.752) / 2 ) / 671.765*365
=632.919 / 671.765*365
=343.89

Chieftek Precision 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
=( (658.617 + 624.752) / 2 ) / 204.049*365 / 4
=641.6845 / 204.049*365 / 4
=286.96

* 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 286.96 mean?
Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) has a Days Inventory of 286.96 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 239.76. Over the past decade, Chieftek Precision Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 146.08 to 386.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #2745 out of 2963 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is Chieftek Precision Co's Days Inventory too high?
Chieftek Precision Co's current Days Inventory of 286.96 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 239.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 146.08 to a high of 386.26. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Chieftek Precision Co's value of 286.96 is 140.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #2745 out of 2963 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chieftek Precision Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chieftek Precision Co's Days Inventory compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #2745 out of 2963 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chieftek Precision Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Chieftek Precision Co's value of 286.96 is 140.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chieftek Precision Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 146.08 to 386.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 239.76 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Chieftek Precision 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 2,963 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. Chieftek Precision Co's current Days Inventory of 286.96 is 140.2% 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 Chieftek Precision 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. Chieftek Precision Co's current Days Inventory is 286.96, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 239.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chieftek Precision Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$92.89, compared to a current price of NT$138.50 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 286.96, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 239.76 and 140.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Chieftek Precision Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597), the current Days Inventory is 286.96 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$138.50 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$92.89. GuruFocus considers Chieftek Precision Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1597:

  • Days Inventory: 286.96 (20% above median its 10-year median of 239.76)
  • GF Value™: NT$92.89 vs. price of NT$138.50 (49.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 140.2% above the Industrial Products median (#2745 of 2963)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chieftek Precision Co Business Description

Address NO.3, Dali 1st Road, Southern Taiwan Science Park, Xinshi District, Tainan, TWN, 744093
Chieftek Precision Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of the ball and roller bearings. The Company engages in the research, development, manufacture and sales of miniature linear guides, miniature ball screws, miniature linear modules, electro-optics equipment and semiconductor process equipment. The company is involved in the manufacture of miniature linear motion components. Its products include Standard 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Wide 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Miniature Linear Guide, ST Miniature Stroke Slide Series, and others. Geographically the company operates in China, Germany, the USA, Taiwan, and other countries, out of which Germany derives the maximum revenue.
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