Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) Days Inventory: 23.16 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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TPE:1710 Oriental Union Chemical Corp TPE:1710
61 GF Score
Price NT$16.40
GF Value NT$21.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Oriental Union Chemical Days Inventory?

Oriental Union Chemical TPE:1710 -6.29% 61 Days Inventory is 23.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 23.21. GuruFocus rates TPE:1710 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$21.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Chemicals companies, Oriental Union Chemical ranks better than 95.53% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Oriental Union Chemical's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,269 Mil. Oriental Union Chemical's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5,001 Mil. Hence, Oriental Union Chemical's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for Oriental Union Chemical's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1710' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.51   Med: 23.21   Max: 39.14
Current: 21.49

During the past 13 years, Oriental Union Chemical's highest Days Inventory was 39.14. The lowest was 17.51. And the median was 23.21.

TPE:1710's Days Inventory is ranked better than
95.53% of 1542 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.37 vs TPE:1710: 21.49

Oriental Union Chemical's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (24.74) to Dec. 2025 (23.16).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Oriental Union Chemical's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.94.

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. Oriental Union Chemical's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.26.


Oriental Union Chemical  (TPE:1710) 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.

Oriental Union Chemical'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.

Oriental Union Chemical'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.


Oriental Union Chemical Days Inventory Related Terms


Oriental Union Chemical Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oriental Union Chemical'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.

Oriental Union Chemical Days Inventory Chart

Oriental Union Chemical Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Oriental Union Chemical 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:1710 vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Oriental Union Chemical'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.


Oriental Union Chemical Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Oriental Union Chemical's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oriental Union Chemical's Days Inventory falls into.


TPE:1710
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Oriental Union Chemical Days Inventory Calculation

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

Oriental Union Chemical'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
=( (1355.168 + 1244.598) / 2 ) / 22061.9*365
=1299.883 / 22061.9*365
=21.51

Oriental Union Chemical'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
=( (1294.102 + 1244.598) / 2 ) / 5000.987*365 / 4
=1269.35 / 5000.987*365 / 4
=23.16

* 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 23.16 mean?
Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) has a Days Inventory of 23.16 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Oriental Union Chemical and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.21. Over the past decade, Oriental Union Chemical's Days Inventory has ranged from 17.51 to 39.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Oriental Union Chemical ranks #69 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Oriental Union Chemical's Days Inventory too high?
Oriental Union Chemical's current Days Inventory of 23.16 is near median its 10-year median of 23.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.51 to a high of 39.14. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Oriental Union Chemical's value of 23.16 is 71.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oriental Union Chemical ranks #69 out of 1542 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oriental Union Chemical has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oriental Union Chemical's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Oriental Union Chemical ranks #69 out of 1542 companies for Days Inventory. This places Oriental Union Chemical in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.37. Oriental Union Chemical's value of 23.16 is 71.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Oriental Union Chemical's own Days Inventory has ranged from 17.51 to 39.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.21 vs. the industry median of 80.37, Oriental Union Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.37, based on 1,542 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. Oriental Union Chemical's current Days Inventory of 23.16 is 71.2% 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 Oriental Union Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oriental Union Chemical's current Days Inventory is 23.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oriental Union Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.42, compared to a current price of NT$16.40 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 23.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.21 and 71.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.37. Oriental Union Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710), the current Days Inventory is 23.16 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 Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Union Chemical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.40 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.42. GuruFocus considers Oriental Union Chemical to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1710:

  • Days Inventory: 23.16 (near median its 10-year median of 23.21)
  • GF Value™: NT$21.42 vs. price of NT$16.40 (23.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.2% below the Chemicals median (#69 of 1542)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1710 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Oriental Union Chemical Business Description

Address No. 101, Fu-Hsing North Road, 13th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 105
Oriental Union Chemical Corp is a manufacturer and distributor of chemicals and plastic products. The company manufactures and markets ethylene glycols, ethylene oxide, gas oxygen, gas nitrogen, liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, monoethanolamine, ethylene carbonate, polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene lauryl ether and methoxy polyethylene glycols. The firm is organized into four main segments: ethylene glycols, special chemicals, gas, and investment and others. The ethylene glycol segment generates the majority of the firm's revenue. Geographically, the vast majority of the company's revenue comes from Asia.
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