Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) Days Inventory: 53.41 (As of Dec. 2025) — 12% Above Median


TPE:6581 Taiwan Steel Union Co Ltd TPE:6581
87 GF Score
Price NT$106.50
GF Value NT$96.90
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What is Taiwan Steel Union Co Days Inventory?

Taiwan Steel Union Co TPE:6581 87 Days Inventory is 53.41 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 47.90. GuruFocus rates TPE:6581 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$96.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Waste Management companies, Taiwan Steel Union Co ranks worse than 69.48% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Taiwan Steel Union Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$165 Mil. Taiwan Steel Union Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$282 Mil. Hence, Taiwan Steel Union Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 53.41.

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

TPE:6581' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.97   Med: 47.9   Max: 81.7
Current: 57.82

During the past 13 years, Taiwan Steel Union Co's highest Days Inventory was 81.70. The lowest was 41.97. And the median was 47.90.

TPE:6581's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
69.48% of 213 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 28.49 vs TPE:6581: 57.82

Taiwan Steel Union Co's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (45.04) to Dec. 2025 (53.41). It might indicate that Taiwan Steel Union Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Taiwan Steel Union Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.71.

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 Steel Union Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.28.


Taiwan Steel Union Co  (TPE:6581) 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 Steel Union 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 Steel Union 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 Steel Union Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Taiwan Steel Union Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Steel Union 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 Steel Union Co Days Inventory Chart

Taiwan Steel Union Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Taiwan Steel Union Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:6581 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Taiwan Steel Union 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 Steel Union Co Days Inventory vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Taiwan Steel Union Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Taiwan Steel Union Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Taiwan Steel Union 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
=( (142.103 + 164.41) / 2 ) / 1082.513*365
=153.2565 / 1082.513*365
=51.67

Taiwan Steel Union 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
=( (165.755 + 164.41) / 2 ) / 282.026*365 / 4
=165.0825 / 282.026*365 / 4
=53.41

* 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 53.41 mean?
Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) has a Days Inventory of 53.41 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Taiwan Steel Union Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 47.90. Over the past decade, Taiwan Steel Union Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 41.97 to 81.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Steel Union Co ranks #148 out of 213 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Taiwan Steel Union Co's Days Inventory too high?
Taiwan Steel Union Co's current Days Inventory of 53.41 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 47.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.97 to a high of 81.70. The Waste Management industry median Days Inventory is 28.49. Taiwan Steel Union Co's value of 53.41 is 87.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Steel Union Co ranks #148 out of 213 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Steel Union Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Steel Union Co's Days Inventory compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Taiwan Steel Union Co ranks #148 out of 213 companies for Days Inventory. This places Taiwan Steel Union Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.49. Taiwan Steel Union Co's value of 53.41 is 87.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Steel Union Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 41.97 to 81.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.90 vs. the industry median of 28.49, Taiwan Steel Union Co 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 Waste Management company?
The median Days Inventory among Waste Management companies is 28.49, based on 213 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 Steel Union Co's current Days Inventory of 53.41 is 87.5% 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 Taiwan Steel Union Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Steel Union Co's current Days Inventory is 53.41, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 47.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Steel Union Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$96.90, compared to a current price of NT$106.50 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 53.41, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 47.90 and 87.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 28.49. Taiwan Steel Union Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581), the current Days Inventory is 53.41 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 Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Steel Union Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$106.50 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$96.90. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Steel Union Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6581:

  • Days Inventory: 53.41 (12% above median its 10-year median of 47.90)
  • GF Value™: NT$96.90 vs. price of NT$106.50 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.5% above the Waste Management median (#148 of 213)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6581 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Steel Union Co Business Description

Address No. 36, Siangong North 1st Road, Changbin Industrial Zone, Shengang Township, Changhua, TWN, 50953
Taiwan Steel Union Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based waste management company. The company's main business is to dispose and reuse general industrial waste and hazardous industrial waste, as well as manufacture and trade non-ferrous metal (zinc oxide) and non-metallic mineral products.
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