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Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.30.
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.
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.49.
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) 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.
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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.
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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.
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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:2027 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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.
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co'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.
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) has a Days Inventory of 305.23 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 272.04. Over the past decade, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 191.06 to 374.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co ranks #551 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Days Inventory too high?
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's current Days Inventory of 305.23 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 272.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 191.06 to a high of 374.60. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's value of 305.23 is 252.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co ranks #551 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co ranks #551 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's value of 305.23 is 252.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 191.06 to 374.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 272.04 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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. Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's current Days Inventory of 305.23 is 252.6% 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 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe 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. Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's current Days Inventory is 305.23, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 272.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.90, compared to a current price of NT$40.65 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 305.23, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 272.04 and 252.6% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027), the current Days Inventory is 305.23 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 Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co (TPE:2027) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$40.65 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.90.
GuruFocus considers Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2027:
Days Inventory: 305.23 (12% above median its 10-year median of 272.04)
GF Value™: NT$42.90 vs. price of NT$40.65 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 252.6% above the Steel median (#551 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2027 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and selling of stainless steel pipes and stainless steel pipe fittings, stainless steel plates, as well as the manufacturing and sale of venetian blinds. It is also engaged in the manufacturing and selling of aluminum products and the sale of screws and nuts. The Group's operating segments are: Stainless steel and aluminum, Aluminum manufacturing, Screws and nuts, and Curtain and decorations. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Stainless steel and aluminum segment, which offers stainless steel pipes, stainless steel pipe fittings, as well as stainless steel plates (rolls), bars, and aluminum products. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the USA, followed by Taiwan and other markets.
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