Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) Days Inventory: 104.24 (As of Dec. 2025) — 20% Above Median

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TPE:8163 Darfon Electronics Corp TPE:8163
66 GF Score
Price NT$35.35
GF Value NT$44.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Darfon Electronics Days Inventory?

Darfon Electronics TPE:8163 -1.39% 66 Days Inventory is 104.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 86.62. GuruFocus rates TPE:8163 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Hardware companies, Darfon Electronics ranks worse than 55.39% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Darfon Electronics's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5,960 Mil. Darfon Electronics's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5,217 Mil. Hence, Darfon Electronics's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 104.24.

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

TPE:8163' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.78   Med: 86.62   Max: 127.64
Current: 104.24

During the past 13 years, Darfon Electronics's highest Days Inventory was 127.64. The lowest was 51.78. And the median was 86.62.

TPE:8163's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
55.39% of 2419 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.24 vs TPE:8163: 104.24

Darfon Electronics's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (105.91) to Dec. 2025 (104.24).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Darfon Electronics's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.88.

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. Darfon Electronics's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.96.


Darfon Electronics  (TPE:8163) 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.

Darfon Electronics'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.

Darfon Electronics'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.


Darfon Electronics Days Inventory Related Terms


Darfon Electronics Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Darfon Electronics'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.

Darfon Electronics Days Inventory Chart

Darfon Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Darfon Electronics 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:8163 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Darfon Electronics'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.


Darfon Electronics Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Darfon Electronics's Days Inventory falls into.


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Darfon Electronics Days Inventory Calculation

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

Darfon Electronics'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
=( (6320.515 + 6036.546) / 2 ) / 21096.275*365
=6178.5305 / 21096.275*365
=106.90

Darfon Electronics'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
=( (5883.039 + 6036.546) / 2 ) / 5217.001*365 / 4
=5959.7925 / 5217.001*365 / 4
=104.24

* 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 104.24 mean?
Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) has a Days Inventory of 104.24 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Darfon Electronics and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 86.62. Over the past decade, Darfon Electronics' Days Inventory has ranged from 51.78 to 127.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1340 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Darfon Electronics' Days Inventory too high?
Darfon Electronics' current Days Inventory of 104.24 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 86.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.78 to a high of 127.64. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.24. Darfon Electronics' value of 104.24 is 10.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1340 out of 2419 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Darfon Electronics has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darfon Electronics' Days Inventory compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1340 out of 2419 companies for Days Inventory. This places Darfon Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.24. Darfon Electronics' value of 104.24 is 10.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Darfon Electronics' own Days Inventory has ranged from 51.78 to 127.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.62 vs. the industry median of 94.24, Darfon Electronics 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 94.24, based on 2,419 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. Darfon Electronics's current Days Inventory of 104.24 is 10.6% 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 Darfon Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darfon Electronics's current Days Inventory is 104.24, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 86.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darfon Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.99, compared to a current price of NT$35.35 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 104.24, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 86.62 and 10.6% above the Hardware industry median of 94.24. Darfon Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163), the current Days Inventory is 104.24 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$35.35 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.99. GuruFocus considers Darfon Electronics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8163:

  • Days Inventory: 104.24 (20% above median its 10-year median of 86.62)
  • GF Value™: NT$44.99 vs. price of NT$35.35 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.6% above the Hardware median (#1340 of 2419)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Darfon Electronics Business Description

Address 167-1 Shan-ying Road, Gueishan, Taoyuan, TWN, 333
Darfon Electronics Corp is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacture, and sale of computer peripheral devices, electronic components, and green energy-related products. Its product lines include peripheral electronic products, green energy products, and passive components. Its operations are spread across Taiwan, Mainland China, the United States of America, and Others.
66GF Score

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