Chroma Ate (TPE:2360) Days Inventory: 174.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Above Median

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TPE:2360 Chroma Ate Inc TPE:2360
75 GF Score
Price NT$2,030.00
GF Value NT$683.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Chroma Ate Days Inventory?

Chroma Ate TPE:2360 +2.78% 75 Days Inventory is 174.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 134.41. GuruFocus rates TPE:2360 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$683.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,414 Hardware companies, Chroma Ate ranks worse than 84.59% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Chroma Ate's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$8,479 Mil. Chroma Ate's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,436 Mil. Hence, Chroma Ate's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 174.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chroma Ate's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2360' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 93.4   Med: 134.41   Max: 224.26
Current: 208.55

During the past 13 years, Chroma Ate's highest Days Inventory was 224.26. The lowest was 93.40. And the median was 134.41.

TPE:2360's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
84.59% of 2414 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.585 vs TPE:2360: 208.55

Chroma Ate's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (187.43) to Mar. 2026 (174.44).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Chroma Ate's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.

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. Chroma Ate's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71.


Chroma Ate  (TPE:2360) 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.

Chroma Ate's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 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.

Chroma Ate's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=8479.3705 / 11859.669
=0.71

* 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.


Chroma Ate Days Inventory Related Terms


Chroma Ate Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chroma Ate'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.

Chroma Ate Days Inventory Chart

Chroma Ate Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Chroma Ate Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TPE:2360 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Chroma Ate'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.


Chroma Ate Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chroma Ate's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chroma Ate's Days Inventory falls into.


TPE:2360
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Chroma Ate Days Inventory Calculation

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

Chroma Ate'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
=( (5458.484 + 7918.88) / 2 ) / 10886.103*365
=6688.682 / 10886.103*365
=224.26

Chroma Ate's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (7918.88 + 9039.861) / 2 ) / 4435.61*365 / 4
=8479.3705 / 4435.61*365 / 4
=174.44

* 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 174.44 mean?
Chroma Ate (TPE:2360) has a Days Inventory of 174.44 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Chroma Ate and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 134.41. Over the past decade, Chroma Ate's Days Inventory has ranged from 93.40 to 224.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Chroma Ate ranks #2042 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Chroma Ate's Days Inventory too high?
Chroma Ate's current Days Inventory of 174.44 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 134.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.40 to a high of 224.26. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.59. Chroma Ate's value of 174.44 is 84.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chroma Ate ranks #2042 out of 2414 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chroma Ate has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chroma Ate's Days Inventory compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chroma Ate ranks #2042 out of 2414 companies for Days Inventory. This places Chroma Ate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.59. Chroma Ate's value of 174.44 is 84.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Chroma Ate's own Days Inventory has ranged from 93.40 to 224.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 134.41 vs. the industry median of 94.59, Chroma Ate 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 94.59, based on 2,414 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. Chroma Ate's current Days Inventory of 174.44 is 84.4% 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 Chroma Ate and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chroma Ate's current Days Inventory is 174.44, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 134.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chroma Ate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chroma Ate (TPE:2360) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$683.48, compared to a current price of NT$2,030.00 — trading 197% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 174.44, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 134.41 and 84.4% above the Hardware industry median of 94.59. Chroma Ate's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Chroma Ate (TPE:2360), the current Days Inventory is 174.44 as of Mar. 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 Chroma Ate (TPE:2360) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chroma Ate stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$2,030.00 is trading 197% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$683.48. GuruFocus considers Chroma Ate to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2360:

  • Days Inventory: 174.44 (30% above median its 10-year median of 134.41)
  • GF Value™: NT$683.48 vs. price of NT$2,030.00 (197% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.4% above the Hardware median (#2042 of 2414)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2360 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chroma Ate Business Description

Address No. 88, Wenmao Road, Guishan District, Taoyuan, TWN
Chroma Ate Inc manufactures and sells automated testing systems, electronic testing instruments, signal generators, and power supplies. The reportable segments of the company are the Test Instrument Department, the Automatic Equipment Department, and Others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Test Instrument Department segment. The Corporation designs, assembles, calibrates, manufactures, sells, repairs, and maintains software/hardware for computers and peripherals, computerized automatic test systems, electronic test instruments, signal generators, power supplies, telecom power supplies, and others.
75GF Score

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