Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) Inventory Turnover: 1.71 (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:6581 Taiwan Steel Union Co Ltd TPE:6581
87 GF Score
Price NT$108.00
GF Value NT$96.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Taiwan Steel Union Co Inventory Turnover?

Taiwan Steel Union Co TPE:6581 87 Inventory Turnover is 1.71 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6581 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$96.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. Taiwan Steel Union Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$282 Mil. Taiwan Steel Union Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$165 Mil. Taiwan Steel Union Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.71.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Taiwan Steel Union Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 53.41.

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 Steel Union Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.28.

Taiwan Steel Union Co  (TPE:6581) 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.

Taiwan Steel Union 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
=165.0825/282.026*365 / 4
=53.41

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 Steel Union 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 )
=165.0825 / 582.348
=0.28

* 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.

Taiwan Steel Union Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Taiwan Steel Union Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Steel Union 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.

Taiwan Steel Union Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Taiwan Steel Union Co Annual Data
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Inventory Turnover
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Taiwan Steel Union Co Quarterly Data
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Taiwan Steel Union Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Taiwan Steel Union 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 )
=1082.513 / ((142.103 + 164.41) / 2 )
=1082.513 / 153.2565
=7.06

Taiwan Steel Union 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 )
=282.026 / ((165.755 + 164.41) / 2 )
=282.026 / 165.0825
=1.71

* 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 1.71 mean?
Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.71 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Taiwan Steel Union Co and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Steel Union Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Taiwan Steel Union Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.71. Overall, Taiwan Steel Union Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Steel Union Co's Inventory Turnover compare to WM and RSG?
Taiwan Steel Union Co's Inventory Turnover of 1.71 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management 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 Waste Management company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Waste Management 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 Taiwan Steel Union Co and its competitors. Taiwan Steel Union Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Steel Union Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$96.83, compared to a current price of NT$108.00 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.71. Taiwan Steel Union Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Taiwan Steel Union Co (TPE:6581), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.71 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 Steel Union Co (TPE:6581) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Steel Union Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$108.00 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$96.83. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Steel Union Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6581:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.71
  • GF Value™: NT$96.83 vs. price of NT$108.00 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs

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Taiwan Steel Union Co Business Description

Address No. 36, Siangong North 1st Road, Changbin Industrial Zone, Shengang Township, Changhua, TWN, 50953
Taiwan Steel Union Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based waste management company. The company's main business is to dispose and reuse general industrial waste and hazardous industrial waste, as well as manufacture and trade non-ferrous metal (zinc oxide) and non-metallic mineral products.
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