Taiwan Pelican Express Co (TPE:2642) Days Inventory: 1.34 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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TPE:2642 Taiwan Pelican Express Co Ltd TPE:2642
68 GF Score
Price NT$20.40
GF Value NT$32.87
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Pelican Express Co Days Inventory?

Taiwan Pelican Express Co TPE:2642 -2.63% 68 Days Inventory is 1.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates TPE:2642 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 801 Transportation companies, Taiwan Pelican Express Co ranks better than 88.64% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$13 Mil. Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$858 Mil. Hence, Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2642' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 1.25   Max: 1.63
Current: 1.3

During the past 13 years, Taiwan Pelican Express Co's highest Days Inventory was 1.63. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.25.

TPE:2642's Days Inventory is ranked better than
88.64% of 801 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.4 vs TPE:2642: 1.30

Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (1.12) to Dec. 2025 (1.34). It might indicate that Taiwan Pelican Express Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 68.26.

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. Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.01.


Taiwan Pelican Express Co  (TPE:2642) 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.

Taiwan Pelican Express 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.

Taiwan Pelican Express 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.


Taiwan Pelican Express Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Taiwan Pelican Express Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Pelican Express 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.

Taiwan Pelican Express Co Days Inventory Chart

Taiwan Pelican Express Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.06 1.29 1.30 1.20 1.21

Taiwan Pelican Express 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 1.12 1.21 1.28 1.48 1.34

TPE:2642 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Taiwan Pelican Express 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.


Taiwan Pelican Express Co Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Taiwan Pelican Express Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Taiwan Pelican Express 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
=( (12.941 + 10.503) / 2 ) / 3546.157*365
=11.722 / 3546.157*365
=1.21

Taiwan Pelican Express 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
=( (14.652 + 10.503) / 2 ) / 858.482*365 / 4
=12.5775 / 858.482*365 / 4
=1.34

* 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 1.34 mean?
Taiwan Pelican Express Co (TPE:2642) has a Days Inventory of 1.34 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Taiwan Pelican Express Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.95 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Pelican Express Co ranks #91 out of 801 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Days Inventory too high?
Taiwan Pelican Express Co's current Days Inventory of 1.34 is near median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 1.63. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Taiwan Pelican Express Co's value of 1.34 is 89.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Pelican Express Co ranks #91 out of 801 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Pelican Express Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Pelican Express Co's Days Inventory compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Taiwan Pelican Express Co ranks #91 out of 801 companies for Days Inventory. This places Taiwan Pelican Express Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Taiwan Pelican Express Co's value of 1.34 is 89.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Pelican Express Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.95 to 1.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 12.40, Taiwan Pelican Express Co has consistently been below 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 12.40, based on 801 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. Taiwan Pelican Express Co's current Days Inventory of 1.34 is 89.2% below 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 Taiwan Pelican Express Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Pelican Express Co's current Days Inventory is 1.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Pelican Express Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Pelican Express Co (TPE:2642) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.87, compared to a current price of NT$20.40 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 89.2% below the Transportation industry median of 12.40. Taiwan Pelican Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Taiwan Pelican Express Co (TPE:2642), the current Days Inventory is 1.34 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 Taiwan Pelican Express Co (TPE:2642) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Pelican Express Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$20.40 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.87. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Pelican Express Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2642:

  • Days Inventory: 1.34 (near median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: NT$32.87 vs. price of NT$20.40 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.2% below the Transportation median (#91 of 801)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2642 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Pelican Express Co Business Description

Address Shennong Street, No. 426, Sanchong District, Taipei, TWN, 241020
Taiwan Pelican Express Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. The Company and its subsidiaries engaged in the logistics business, a company that provides route-permitted truck transportation, home delivery, and other professional logistic delivery services. It has two reportable segments: the home delivery service segment and logistic business segment. The home delivery service segment is mainly engaged in route-permitted truck transportation and home delivery service, and the logistics business segment is mainly engaged in the warehouse storage, tally, and transportation delivery business. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the home delivery service segment. Geographically, the group operates in Taiwan and Vietnam. It generates key revenue from Taiwan.
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