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China AirlinesTPE:2610 +3.66%33 Days Inventory is 23.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 24.71. GuruFocus rates TPE:2610 with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 803 Transportation companies, China Airlines ranks worse than 76.84% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Airlines's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$11,546 Mil. China Airlines's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$45,256 Mil.
Hence, China Airlines's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Airlines's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2610'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.59 Med: 24.71 Max: 33.41
Current: 33.41
During the past 13 years, China Airlines's highest Days Inventory was 33.41. The lowest was 20.59. And the median was 24.71.
TPE:2610's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 76.84% of 803
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.24
vs TPE:2610: 33.41
China Airlines's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (26.35) to Mar. 2026 (23.28).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
China Airlines's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.92.
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.
China Airlines's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.
China Airlines (TPE:2610) 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.
China Airlines'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.
China Airlines's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 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.
China Airlines Days Inventory Related Terms
China Airlines Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Airlines'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:2610 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, China Airlines'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.
China Airlines Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Airlines's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Airlines'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.
China Airlines (TPE:2610) has a Days Inventory of 23.28 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Airlines and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.71. Over the past decade, China Airlines' Days Inventory has ranged from 20.59 to 33.41. According to the industry distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #617 out of 803 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is China Airlines' Days Inventory too high?
China Airlines' current Days Inventory of 23.28 is near median its 10-year median of 24.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.59 to a high of 33.41. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.24. China Airlines' value of 23.28 is 90.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #617 out of 803 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Airlines has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Airlines' Days Inventory compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #617 out of 803 companies for Days Inventory. This places China Airlines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.24. China Airlines' value of 23.28 is 90.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China Airlines' own Days Inventory has ranged from 20.59 to 33.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.71 vs. the industry median of 12.24, China Airlines 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.24, based on 803 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. China Airlines's current Days Inventory of 23.28 is 90.2% 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 China Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Airlines's current Days Inventory is 23.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Airlines stock overvalued right now?
China Airlines (TPE:2610) has a current Days Inventory of 23.28. The current Days Inventory is 23.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.71 and 90.2% above the Transportation industry median of 12.24. China Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 China Airlines (TPE:2610), the current Days Inventory is 23.28 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.
China Airlines Ltd provides air transportation services. The company is composed of its flight and non-flight segments. The flight segment is the core business of the firm and offers transport services primarily for passengers and cargo. A vast proportion of the companies revenue is generated from transporting passengers in its flight operating unit. The non-flight segment provides various services such as mail and ground solutions, data processing services to other airlines, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft leasing. It engages in air transportation services for passengers, cargo and others. The company's geographical segments include America, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, China, and Domestic.
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