Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) Days Inventory: 166.39 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


TPE:2024 Chih Lien Industrial Co Ltd TPE:2024
63 GF Score
Price NT$13.60
GF Value NT$16.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chih Lien Industrial Co Days Inventory?

Chih Lien Industrial Co TPE:2024 63 Days Inventory is 166.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 155.97. GuruFocus rates TPE:2024 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks worse than 87.11% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chih Lien Industrial Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$408.3 Mil. Chih Lien Industrial Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$223.9 Mil. Hence, Chih Lien Industrial Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 166.39.

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

TPE:2024' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 105.3   Med: 155.97   Max: 253.47
Current: 173.27

During the past 13 years, Chih Lien Industrial Co's highest Days Inventory was 253.47. The lowest was 105.30. And the median was 155.97.

TPE:2024's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
87.11% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs TPE:2024: 173.27

Chih Lien Industrial Co's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (158.49) to Dec. 2025 (166.39). It might indicate that Chih Lien Industrial Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chih Lien Industrial Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.55.

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. Chih Lien Industrial Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.66.


Chih Lien Industrial Co  (TPE:2024) 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.

Chih Lien Industrial 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.

Chih Lien Industrial 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.


Chih Lien Industrial Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Chih Lien Industrial Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chih Lien Industrial 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.

Chih Lien Industrial Co Days Inventory Chart

Chih Lien Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Chih Lien Industrial 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:2024 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chih Lien Industrial 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.


Chih Lien Industrial Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chih Lien Industrial Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chih Lien Industrial Co's Days Inventory falls into.


TPE:2024
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Chih Lien Industrial Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Chih Lien Industrial 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
=( (454.738 + 399.123) / 2 ) / 921.392*365
=426.9305 / 921.392*365
=169.12

Chih Lien Industrial 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
=( (417.434 + 399.123) / 2 ) / 223.904*365 / 4
=408.2785 / 223.904*365 / 4
=166.39

* 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 166.39 mean?
Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) has a Days Inventory of 166.39 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chih Lien Industrial Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 155.97. Over the past decade, Chih Lien Industrial Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 105.30 to 253.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #507 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Chih Lien Industrial Co's Days Inventory too high?
Chih Lien Industrial Co's current Days Inventory of 166.39 is near median its 10-year median of 155.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 105.30 to a high of 253.47. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Chih Lien Industrial Co's value of 166.39 is 92.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #507 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chih Lien Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chih Lien Industrial Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #507 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chih Lien Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Chih Lien Industrial Co's value of 166.39 is 92.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chih Lien Industrial Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 105.30 to 253.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 155.97 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Chih Lien Industrial 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 a Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Chih Lien Industrial Co's current Days Inventory of 166.39 is 92.2% 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chih Lien Industrial Co's current Days Inventory is 166.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 155.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chih Lien Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.89, compared to a current price of NT$13.60 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 166.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 155.97 and 92.2% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Chih Lien Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024), the current Days Inventory is 166.39 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chih Lien Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.60 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.89. GuruFocus considers Chih Lien Industrial Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2024:

  • Days Inventory: 166.39 (near median its 10-year median of 155.97)
  • GF Value™: NT$16.89 vs. price of NT$13.60 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.2% above the Steel median (#507 of 582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2024 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chih Lien Industrial Co Business Description

Address Zhongxing Road, No.480, Xinwu District, Tao-Yuan, TWN, 32749
Chih Lien Industrial Co Ltd operates in the steel industry. Company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing and trading of steel wire and steel bars. The Company operates in a single industry and is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and processing of steel wire and steel bars with similar end-use products. The company has presence in Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Other. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan.
63GF Score

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