China SteelTPE:2002 -0.26%64 Days Inventory is 117.32 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 107.67. GuruFocus rates TPE:2002 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Steel companies, China Steel ranks worse than 67.58% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Steel's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$92,223 Mil. China Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$71,729 Mil.
Hence, China Steel's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 117.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Steel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2002'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 98.06 Med: 107.67 Max: 132.64
Current: 117.23
During the past 13 years, China Steel's highest Days Inventory was 132.64. The lowest was 98.06. And the median was 107.67.
TPE:2002's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 67.58% of 583
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.72
vs TPE:2002: 117.23
China Steel's Days Inventory
declined
from Dec. 2024 (120.87) to Dec. 2025 (117.32).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
China Steel's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.78.
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.
China Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.22.
China Steel (TPE:2002) 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.
China Steel'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.
China Steel'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.
China Steel Days Inventory Related Terms
China Steel Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Steel'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:2002 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, China Steel'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.
China Steel Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, China Steel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Steel'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.
China Steel (TPE:2002) has a Days Inventory of 117.32 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 107.67. Over the past decade, China Steel's Days Inventory has ranged from 98.06 to 132.64. According to the industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #394 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is China Steel's Days Inventory too high?
China Steel's current Days Inventory of 117.32 is near median its 10-year median of 107.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 98.06 to a high of 132.64. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. China Steel's value of 117.32 is 35.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Steel ranks #394 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #394 out of 583 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. China Steel's value of 117.32 is 35.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Steel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 98.06 to 132.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 107.67 vs. the industry median of 86.72, China Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.72, based on 583 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. China Steel's current Days Inventory of 117.32 is 35.3% 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 China Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Steel's current Days Inventory is 117.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 107.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (TPE:2002) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.73, compared to a current price of NT$19.00 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 117.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 107.67 and 35.3% above the Steel industry median of 86.72. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 China Steel (TPE:2002), the current Days Inventory is 117.32 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 China Steel (TPE:2002) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$19.00 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.73.
GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2002:
Days Inventory: 117.32 (near median its 10-year median of 107.67)
GF Value™: NT$20.73 vs. price of NT$19.00 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.3% above the Steel median (#394 of 583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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