Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co (TPE:1720) Days Inventory: 137.36 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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TPE:1720 Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co Ltd TPE:1720
95 GF Score
Price NT$63.80
GF Value NT$70.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory?

Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co TPE:1720 +0.47% 95 Days Inventory is 137.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 140.59. GuruFocus rates TPE:1720 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$70.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Drug Manufacturers companies, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 58.72% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,580 Mil. Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,049 Mil. Hence, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 137.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1720' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 120.7   Med: 140.59   Max: 160.16
Current: 144.01

During the past 13 years, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's highest Days Inventory was 160.16. The lowest was 120.70. And the median was 140.59.

TPE:1720's Days Inventory is ranked better than
58.72% of 923 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 164.48 vs TPE:1720: 144.01

Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (163.66) to Dec. 2025 (137.36).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.66.

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. Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.88.


Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co  (TPE:1720) 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.

Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical 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.

Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical 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.


Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical 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.

Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory Chart

Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical 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:1720 vs ZTS, UTHR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical 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.


Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical 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
=( (1720.381 + 1569.221) / 2 ) / 4114.216*365
=1644.801 / 4114.216*365
=145.92

Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical 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
=( (1590.061 + 1569.221) / 2 ) / 1049.369*365 / 4
=1579.641 / 1049.369*365 / 4
=137.36

* 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 137.36 mean?
Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co (TPE:1720) has a Days Inventory of 137.36 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 140.59. Over the past decade, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 120.70 to 160.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co ranks #381 out of 923 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's current Days Inventory of 137.36 is near median its 10-year median of 140.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 120.70 to a high of 160.16. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Days Inventory is 164.48. Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's value of 137.36 is 16.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co ranks #381 out of 923 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's Days Inventory compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co ranks #381 out of 923 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 164.48. Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's value of 137.36 is 16.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 120.70 to 160.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 140.59 vs. the industry median of 164.48, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Days Inventory among Drug Manufacturers companies is 164.48, based on 923 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. Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's current Days Inventory of 137.36 is 16.5% 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 Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Days Inventory is 164.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's current Days Inventory is 137.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 140.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co (TPE:1720) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$70.96, compared to a current price of NT$63.80 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 137.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 140.59 and 16.5% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 164.48. Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co (TPE:1720), the current Days Inventory is 137.36 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 Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co (TPE:1720) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$63.80 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$70.96. GuruFocus considers Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1720:

  • Days Inventory: 137.36 (near median its 10-year median of 140.59)
  • GF Value™: NT$70.96 vs. price of NT$63.80 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.5% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#381 of 923)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Address No.6-20,Tuku, Sinying District, Tuku Village, Tainan, TWN, 73055
Standard Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of Chinese and western medicine, cosmetics, beverage, normal instruments and medical instruments. Its segments include Medicine, Dietary supplement and Ingredients. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Medicine segment. Geographically it operates in Taiwan, Japan and Others with Taiwan generating the maximum revenue.
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