Arch Meter (TPE:4588) Inventory Turnover: 0.42 (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:4588 Arch Meter Corp TPE:4588
67 GF Score
Price NT$54.20
GF Value NT$72.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arch Meter Inventory Turnover?

Arch Meter TPE:4588 -1.99% 67 Inventory Turnover is 0.42 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:4588 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$72.48 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Arch Meter's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$192.8 Mil. Arch Meter's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$462.6 Mil. Arch Meter's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.42.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Arch Meter's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 218.89.

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. Arch Meter's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.54.

Arch Meter  (TPE:4588) 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.

Arch Meter'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
=462.6045/192.846*365 / 4
=218.89

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.

Arch Meter'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 )
=462.6045 / 300.014
=1.54

* 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.

Arch Meter Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Arch Meter Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arch Meter'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.

Arch Meter Inventory Turnover Chart

Arch Meter Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.99 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.40

Arch Meter Quarterly Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Inventory Turnover 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 0.50 0.28 0.33 0.41 0.42
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Arch Meter Inventory Turnover Calculation

Arch Meter'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 )
=614.574 / ((379.763 + 498.313) / 2 )
=614.574 / 439.038
=1.40

Arch Meter'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 )
=192.846 / ((426.896 + 498.313) / 2 )
=192.846 / 462.6045
=0.42

* 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 0.42 mean?
Arch Meter (TPE:4588) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.42 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Arch Meter and its competitors.
Is Arch Meter's Inventory Turnover too high?
Arch Meter's current Inventory Turnover is 0.42. Overall, Arch Meter has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arch Meter's Inventory Turnover compare to VRT and BE?
Arch Meter's Inventory Turnover of 0.42 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 Arch Meter and its competitors. Arch Meter's current Inventory Turnover is 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arch Meter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arch Meter (TPE:4588) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$72.48, compared to a current price of NT$54.20 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.42. Arch Meter'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 Arch Meter (TPE:4588), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.42 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 Arch Meter (TPE:4588) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arch Meter stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$54.20 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$72.48. GuruFocus considers Arch Meter to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4588:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.42
  • GF Value™: NT$72.48 vs. price of NT$54.20 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4588 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Arch Meter Business Description

Address No.256-15, Jingguan Boulevard, Xiangshan District, Hsinchu, TWN, 300079
Arch Meter Corp is engaged in manufacturing and trading measuring instruments and control equipment. Its products include Embedded Instrumentation, Product Line, Electronic Energy Meter, Power Measurement Instrument, and Smart Meter IC. It operates in a single segment.
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