Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) Days Inventory: 18.58 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


TPE:9917 Taiwan Secom Co Ltd TPE:9917
90 GF Score
Price NT$107.50
GF Value NT$139.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Taiwan Secom Co Days Inventory?

Taiwan Secom Co TPE:9917 +1.90% 90 Days Inventory is 18.58 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 17.07. GuruFocus rates TPE:9917 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$139.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 Business Services companies, Taiwan Secom Co ranks better than 56.61% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Taiwan Secom Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$691 Mil. Taiwan Secom Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,393 Mil. Hence, Taiwan Secom Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.58.

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

TPE:9917' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.92   Med: 17.07   Max: 20.39
Current: 18.31

During the past 13 years, Taiwan Secom Co's highest Days Inventory was 20.39. The lowest was 12.92. And the median was 17.07.

TPE:9917's Days Inventory is ranked better than
56.61% of 673 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 25.09 vs TPE:9917: 18.31

Taiwan Secom Co's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (16.10) to Dec. 2025 (18.58). It might indicate that Taiwan Secom Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Taiwan Secom Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.91.

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 Secom Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.14.


Taiwan Secom Co  (TPE:9917) 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 Secom 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 Secom 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 Secom Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Taiwan Secom Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Secom 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 Secom Co Days Inventory Chart

Taiwan Secom 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 20.39 19.60 17.28 16.82 18.37

Taiwan Secom 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 16.10 17.74 17.86 18.95 18.58

TPE:9917 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Taiwan Secom 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 Secom Co Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Taiwan Secom Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Taiwan Secom Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Taiwan Secom 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
=( (585.559 + 703.488) / 2 ) / 12803.438*365
=644.5235 / 12803.438*365
=18.37

Taiwan Secom 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
=( (678.105 + 703.488) / 2 ) / 3393.044*365 / 4
=690.7965 / 3393.044*365 / 4
=18.58

* 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 18.58 mean?
Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) has a Days Inventory of 18.58 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Taiwan Secom Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.07. Over the past decade, Taiwan Secom Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.92 to 20.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Secom Co ranks #292 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Taiwan Secom Co's Days Inventory too high?
Taiwan Secom Co's current Days Inventory of 18.58 is near median its 10-year median of 17.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.92 to a high of 20.39. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 25.09. Taiwan Secom Co's value of 18.58 is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Secom Co ranks #292 out of 673 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Secom Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Secom Co's Days Inventory compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Taiwan Secom Co ranks #292 out of 673 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Taiwan Secom Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 25.09. Taiwan Secom Co's value of 18.58 is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Secom Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.92 to 20.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.07 vs. the industry median of 25.09, Taiwan Secom 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 25.09, based on 673 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 Secom Co's current Days Inventory of 18.58 is 25.9% 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 Secom Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 25.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Secom Co's current Days Inventory is 18.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Secom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$139.67, compared to a current price of NT$107.50 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 18.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.07 and 25.9% below the Business Services industry median of 25.09. Taiwan Secom Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Secom Co (TPE:9917), the current Days Inventory is 18.58 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 Secom Co (TPE:9917) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Secom Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$107.50 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$139.67. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Secom Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9917:

  • Days Inventory: 18.58 (near median its 10-year median of 17.07)
  • GF Value™: NT$139.67 vs. price of NT$107.50 (23% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.9% below the Business Services median (#292 of 673)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9917 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Secom Co Business Description

Address 13th Floor, No.135, Jingmao 2nd Road, Nangang District, Taipei, TWN
Taiwan Secom Co Ltd is engaged mainly in the security service. Its segments consist of Electronic systems segment engages in security system related service; Security services segment engages in security guarding related service; Cash delivery services engages in cash delivery service; Logistics services segment engages in logistic service; and Catering services segment engages in catering services. It derives the majority of revenue from Electronic systems segment.
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