Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) Inventory Turnover: 0.32 (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1597 Chieftek Precision Co Ltd TPE:1597
59 GF Score
Price NT$138.00
GF Value NT$93.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chieftek Precision Co Inventory Turnover?

Chieftek Precision Co TPE:1597 +3.37% 59 Inventory Turnover is 0.32 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1597 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$93.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Chieftek Precision Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$204 Mil. Chieftek Precision Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$642 Mil. Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.32.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Chieftek Precision Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 286.96.

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. Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.92.

Chieftek Precision Co  (TPE:1597) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

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

Chieftek Precision Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=641.6845/204.049*365 / 4
=286.96

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.

Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=641.6845 / 333.593
=1.92

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Chieftek Precision Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Chieftek Precision Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory Turnover 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.

Chieftek Precision Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Chieftek Precision Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Chieftek Precision Co Quarterly Data
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Chieftek Precision Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=671.765 / ((641.086 + 624.752) / 2 )
=671.765 / 632.919
=1.06

Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=204.049 / ((658.617 + 624.752) / 2 )
=204.049 / 641.6845
=0.32

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.32 mean?
Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.32 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors.
Is Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Chieftek Precision Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.32. Overall, Chieftek Precision Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory Turnover compare to VRT and BE?
Chieftek Precision Co's Inventory Turnover of 0.32 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for an Industrial Products company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors. Chieftek Precision Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chieftek Precision Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$93.44, compared to a current price of NT$138.00 — trading 47.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.32. Chieftek Precision Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.32 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$138.00 is trading 47.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$93.44. GuruFocus considers Chieftek Precision Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1597:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.32
  • GF Value™: NT$93.44 vs. price of NT$138.00 (47.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

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Chieftek Precision Co Business Description

Address NO.3, Dali 1st Road, Southern Taiwan Science Park, Xinshi District, Tainan, TWN, 744093
Chieftek Precision Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of the ball and roller bearings. The Company engages in the research, development, manufacture and sales of miniature linear guides, miniature ball screws, miniature linear modules, electro-optics equipment and semiconductor process equipment. The company is involved in the manufacture of miniature linear motion components. Its products include Standard 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Wide 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Miniature Linear Guide, ST Miniature Stroke Slide Series, and others. Geographically the company operates in China, Germany, the USA, Taiwan, and other countries, out of which Germany derives the maximum revenue.
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