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Lite-On TechnologyTPE:2301 -2.25%83 Days Inventory is 117.82 as of Jun. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 72.68. GuruFocus rates TPE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$151.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,413 Hardware companies, Lite-On Technology ranks worse than 51.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lite-On Technology's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2301'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.15 Med: 72.68 Max: 98.24
Current: 98.24
During the past 13 years, Lite-On Technology's highest Days Inventory was 98.24. The lowest was 51.15. And the median was 72.68.
TPE:2301's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 51.64% of 2413
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 95.16
vs TPE:2301: 98.24
Lite-On Technology's Days Inventory
increased
from Jun. 2025 (77.20) to Jun. 2026 (117.82).
It might indicate that Lite-On Technology's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lite-On Technology's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.77.
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.
Lite-On Technology's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.94.
Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) 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.
Lite-On Technology's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 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.
Lite-On Technology's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 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.
Lite-On Technology Days Inventory Related Terms
Lite-On Technology Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lite-On Technology'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:2301 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Lite-On Technology'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.
Lite-On Technology Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lite-On Technology's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lite-On Technology'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.
Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) has a Days Inventory of 117.82 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lite-On Technology and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 72.68. Over the past decade, Lite-On Technology's Days Inventory has ranged from 51.15 to 98.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #1246 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Lite-On Technology's Days Inventory too high?
Lite-On Technology's current Days Inventory of 117.82 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 72.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.15 to a high of 98.24. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 95.16. Lite-On Technology's value of 117.82 is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #1246 out of 2413 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lite-On Technology has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lite-On Technology's Days Inventory compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #1246 out of 2413 companies for Days Inventory. This places Lite-On Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 95.16. Lite-On Technology's value of 117.82 is 23.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lite-On Technology's own Days Inventory has ranged from 51.15 to 98.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.68 vs. the industry median of 95.16, Lite-On Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 95.16, based on 2,413 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. Lite-On Technology's current Days Inventory of 117.82 is 23.8% 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 Lite-On Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 95.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lite-On Technology's current Days Inventory is 117.82, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 72.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lite-On Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$151.80, compared to a current price of NT$261.00 — trading 71.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 117.82, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 72.68 and 23.8% above the Hardware industry median of 95.16. Lite-On Technology's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301), the current Days Inventory is 117.82 as of Jun. 2026. 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$261.00 is trading 71.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$151.80.
GuruFocus considers Lite-On Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2301:
Days Inventory: 117.82 (62% above median its 10-year median of 72.68)
GF Value™: NT$151.80 vs. price of NT$261.00 (71.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Hardware median (#1246 of 2413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lite-On Technology Corp is a computer storage device company that manufactures consumer electronics. The main businesses include Research and development design, manufacturing and sales of key modules and system solutions for optoelectronics, cloud computing, power management systems, EV chargers, energy management, LED packaging for lighting applications, IoT and networking applications, information technology, and consumer electronics.
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