Cathay Chemical WorksTPE:1713 74 Days Inventory is 149.28 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 134.21. GuruFocus rates TPE:1713 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,540 Chemicals companies, Cathay Chemical Works ranks worse than 87.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Chemical Works's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1713'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 98.11 Med: 134.21 Max: 196.47
Current: 177.37
During the past 13 years, Cathay Chemical Works's highest Days Inventory was 196.47. The lowest was 98.11. And the median was 134.21.
TPE:1713's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 87.21% of 1540
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs TPE:1713: 177.37
Cathay Chemical Works's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (151.79) to Dec. 2025 (149.28).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cathay Chemical Works's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.61.
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.
Cathay Chemical Works's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.53.
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) 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.
Cathay Chemical Works'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.
Cathay Chemical Works'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.
Cathay Chemical Works Days Inventory Related Terms
Cathay Chemical Works Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Chemical Works'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.
TPE:1713 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Cathay Chemical Works'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.
Cathay Chemical Works Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cathay Chemical Works's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Chemical Works'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.
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) has a Days Inventory of 149.28 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 134.21. Over the past decade, Cathay Chemical Works' Days Inventory has ranged from 98.11 to 196.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #1343 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Cathay Chemical Works' Days Inventory too high?
Cathay Chemical Works' current Days Inventory of 149.28 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 134.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 98.11 to a high of 196.47. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 149.28 is 85.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #1343 out of 1540 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Chemical Works has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Chemical Works' Days Inventory compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #1343 out of 1540 companies for Days Inventory. This places Cathay Chemical Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 149.28 is 85.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Chemical Works' own Days Inventory has ranged from 98.11 to 196.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 134.21 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Cathay Chemical Works 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.59, based on 1,540 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. Cathay Chemical Works's current Days Inventory of 149.28 is 85.2% 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 Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Chemical Works's current Days Inventory is 149.28, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 134.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Chemical Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.77, compared to a current price of NT$47.85 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 149.28, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 134.21 and 85.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Cathay Chemical Works' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713), the current Days Inventory is 149.28 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$47.85 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.77.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:
Days Inventory: 149.28 (11% above median its 10-year median of 134.21)
GF Value™: NT$42.77 vs. price of NT$47.85 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.2% above the Chemicals median (#1343 of 1540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
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