AUO (TPE:2409) Inventory Turnover: 1.64 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:2409 AUO Corp TPE:2409
68 GF Score
Price NT$27.55
GF Value NT$17.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is AUO Inventory Turnover?

AUO TPE:2409 -5.81% 68 Inventory Turnover is 1.64 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2409 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 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. AUO's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$60,848 Mil. AUO's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$37,063 Mil. AUO's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.64.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. AUO's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.58.

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. AUO's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.

AUO  (TPE:2409) 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.

AUO's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=37063.421/60847.868*365 / 4
=55.58

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.

AUO's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=37063.421 / 69031.355
=0.54

* 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.

AUO Inventory Turnover Related Terms

AUO Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AUO'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.

AUO Inventory Turnover Chart

AUO Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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AUO Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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AUO Inventory Turnover Calculation

AUO'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 )
=249032.935 / ((33811.177 + 36212.871) / 2 )
=249032.935 / 35012.024
=7.11

AUO's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=60847.868 / ((36212.871 + 37913.971) / 2 )
=60847.868 / 37063.421
=1.64

* 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 1.64 mean?
AUO (TPE:2409) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.64 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on AUO and its competitors.
Is AUO's Inventory Turnover too high?
AUO's current Inventory Turnover is 1.64. Overall, AUO has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AUO's Inventory Turnover compare to APH and GLW?
AUO's Inventory Turnover of 1.64 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Hardware 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 AUO and its competitors. AUO's current Inventory Turnover is 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AUO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUO (TPE:2409) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.48, compared to a current price of NT$27.55 — trading 57.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.64. AUO's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 AUO (TPE:2409), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.64 as of Mar. 2026. 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 AUO (TPE:2409) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUO stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$27.55 is trading 57.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.48. GuruFocus considers AUO to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2409:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.64
  • GF Value™: NT$17.48 vs. price of NT$27.55 (57.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AUO Business Description

Other Exchanges AUOTY:USAAU7:Germany
Address No. 1, Lixing 2nd Road, Hsinchu Science Park, East District, Hsinchu, TWN, 300094
AUO Corp is a Taiwan-based company that manufactures & distributes thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal-display (TFT-LCD) panels to original equipment manufacturers. It operates in two segments - The display segment & energy segment, the majority is derived from the Display segment. The display segment generally is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacturing, & sale of flat panel displays. The energy segment mainly is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of ingots, solar wafers, and solar modules, as well as providing technical engineering services and maintenance services for solar system projects AU Optronics has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia. Geographically, the majority is from the PRC (including Hong Kong).
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