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Arch MeterTPE:4588 +2.09%67 Days Inventory is 218.89 as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 260.75. GuruFocus rates TPE:4588 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$72.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, Arch Meter ranks worse than 84.78% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Arch Meter's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$462.6 Mil. Arch Meter's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$192.8 Mil.
Hence, Arch Meter's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 218.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arch Meter's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4588'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 181.5 Med: 260.75 Max: 367.83
Current: 254.6
During the past 8 years, Arch Meter's highest Days Inventory was 367.83. The lowest was 181.50. And the median was 260.75.
TPE:4588's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 84.78% of 2969
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47
vs TPE:4588: 254.60
Arch Meter's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (182.15) to Dec. 2025 (218.89).
It might indicate that Arch Meter's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Arch Meter's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.42.
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.
Arch Meter's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.54.
Arch Meter (TPE:4588) 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.
Arch Meter'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.
Arch Meter'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.
Arch Meter Days Inventory Related Terms
Arch Meter Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arch Meter'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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Arch Meter'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.
Arch Meter Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Arch Meter's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arch Meter'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.
Arch Meter (TPE:4588) has a Days Inventory of 218.89 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Arch Meter and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 260.75. Over the past decade, Arch Meter's Days Inventory has ranged from 181.50 to 367.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Arch Meter ranks #2517 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Arch Meter's Days Inventory too high?
Arch Meter's current Days Inventory of 218.89 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 260.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 181.50 to a high of 367.83. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Arch Meter's value of 218.89 is 83.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arch Meter ranks #2517 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arch Meter has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arch Meter's Days Inventory compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Arch Meter ranks #2517 out of 2969 companies for Days Inventory. This places Arch Meter in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. Arch Meter's value of 218.89 is 83.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Arch Meter's own Days Inventory has ranged from 181.50 to 367.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 260.75 vs. the industry median of 119.47, Arch Meter 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,969 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. Arch Meter's current Days Inventory of 218.89 is 83.2% 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 Arch Meter and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arch Meter's current Days Inventory is 218.89, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 260.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arch Meter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arch Meter (TPE:4588) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$72.45, compared to a current price of NT$58.70 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 218.89, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 260.75 and 83.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. Arch Meter's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Arch Meter (TPE:4588), the current Days Inventory is 218.89 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 Arch Meter (TPE:4588) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arch Meter stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$58.70 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$72.45.
GuruFocus considers Arch Meter to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4588:
Days Inventory: 218.89 (16% below median its 10-year median of 260.75)
GF Value™: NT$72.45 vs. price of NT$58.70 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.2% above the Industrial Products median (#2517 of 2969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4588 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arch Meter Corp is engaged in manufacturing and trading measuring instruments and control equipment. Its products include Embedded Instrumentation, Product Line, Electronic Energy Meter, Power Measurement Instrument, and Smart Meter IC. It operates in a single segment.
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