China Steel (TPE:2002) Inventory Turnover: 0.78 (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:2002 China Steel Corp TPE:2002
67 GF Score
Price NT$18.80
GF Value NT$20.73
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What is China Steel Inventory Turnover?

China Steel TPE:2002 -1.31% 67 Inventory Turnover is 0.78 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2002 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 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. China Steel's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$71,729 Mil. China Steel's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$92,223 Mil. China Steel's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.78.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. China Steel's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 117.32.

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. China Steel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.22.

China Steel  (TPE:2002) 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.

China Steel'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
=92223.476/71728.508*365 / 4
=117.32

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.

China Steel'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 )
=92223.476 / 75372.686
=1.22

* 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.

China Steel Inventory Turnover Related Terms

China Steel Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Steel'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.

China Steel Inventory Turnover Chart

China Steel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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China Steel Quarterly Data
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China Steel Inventory Turnover Calculation

China Steel'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 )
=308130.007 / ((107682.955 + 92490.887) / 2 )
=308130.007 / 100086.921
=3.08

China Steel'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 )
=71728.508 / ((91956.065 + 92490.887) / 2 )
=71728.508 / 92223.476
=0.78

* 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 0.78 mean?
China Steel (TPE:2002) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.78 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on China Steel and its competitors.
Is China Steel's Inventory Turnover too high?
China Steel's current Inventory Turnover is 0.78. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's Inventory Turnover compare to NUE and STLD?
China Steel's Inventory Turnover of 0.78 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 a Steel company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Steel 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 China Steel and its competitors. China Steel's current Inventory Turnover is 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (TPE:2002) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.73, compared to a current price of NT$18.80 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.78. China Steel'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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Steel (TPE:2002), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.78 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 China Steel (TPE:2002) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$18.80 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.73. GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2002:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.78
  • GF Value™: NT$20.73 vs. price of NT$18.80 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges 2002A:TaiwanCNS:Germany
Address No. 1, Chung Kang Road, Hsiao Kang, Kaohsiung, TWN, 81233
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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