Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co (TPE:2025) Days Inventory: 313.75 (As of Dec. 2025) — 354% Above Median

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TPE:2025 Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Ltd TPE:2025
58 GF Score
Price NT$11.55
GF Value NT$11.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Days Inventory?

Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co TPE:2025 +0.87% 58 Days Inventory is 313.75 as of Dec. 2025, which is 354% above its 10-year median of 69.17. GuruFocus rates TPE:2025 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$11.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co ranks worse than 95.19% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$981.4 Mil. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$285.4 Mil. Hence, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 313.75.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2025' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.91   Med: 69.17   Max: 291.5
Current: 291.5

During the past 13 years, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's highest Days Inventory was 291.50. The lowest was 31.91. And the median was 69.17.

TPE:2025's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
95.19% of 582 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57 vs TPE:2025: 291.50

Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (115.46) to Dec. 2025 (313.75). It might indicate that Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's sales slowed down.

Warning Sign:

If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.29.

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. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.12.


Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co  (TPE:2025) 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.

Chien Shing Stainless Steel 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.

Chien Shing Stainless Steel 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.


Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chien Shing Stainless Steel 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.

Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Days Inventory Chart

Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 115.46 259.49 235.79 391.15 313.75

TPE:2025 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chien Shing Stainless Steel 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.


Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Chien Shing Stainless Steel 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
=( (646.62 + 950.748) / 2 ) / 1055.512*365
=798.684 / 1055.512*365
=276.19

Chien Shing Stainless Steel 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
=( (1012.025 + 950.748) / 2 ) / 285.423*365 / 4
=981.3865 / 285.423*365 / 4
=313.75

* 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 313.75 mean?
Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co (TPE:2025) has a Days Inventory of 313.75 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co and its competitors. This is 354% above median its historical median of 69.17. Over the past decade, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.91 to 291.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co ranks #554 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Days Inventory too high?
Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 313.75 is 354% above median its 10-year median of 69.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.91 to a high of 291.50. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's value of 313.75 is 262.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co ranks #554 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co ranks #554 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's value of 313.75 is 262.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.91 to 291.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.17 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Chien Shing Stainless Steel 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. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's current Days Inventory of 313.75 is 262.4% 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 Chien Shing Stainless Steel 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. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's current Days Inventory is 313.75, which is 354% above median its own 10-year median of 69.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co (TPE:2025) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$11.96, compared to a current price of NT$11.55 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 313.75, which is 354% above median its 10-year median of 69.17 and 262.4% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co (TPE:2025), the current Days Inventory is 313.75 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 Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co (TPE:2025) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$11.55 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$11.96. GuruFocus considers Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2025:

  • Days Inventory: 313.75 (354% above median its 10-year median of 69.17)
  • GF Value™: NT$11.96 vs. price of NT$11.55 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 262.4% above the Steel median (#554 of 582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2025 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Business Description

Address Number. 222, Industry Road, Hsiao Pyi Li, Madou District, Tainan, TWN
Chien Shing Stainless Steel Co Ltd is active in the stainless steel business in Taiwan. Its primary business activities include the processing, manufacturing, and trading of various stainless steel products. The Company does not have foreign operations.
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