Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) Inventory Turnover: 4.91 (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:9917 Taiwan Secom Co Ltd TPE:9917
88 GF Score
Price NT$106.50
GF Value NT$139.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Taiwan Secom Co Inventory Turnover?

Taiwan Secom Co TPE:9917 -0.93% 88 Inventory Turnover is 4.91 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:9917 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$139.91 (Modestly Undervalued). 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 Secom Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,393 Mil. Taiwan Secom Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$691 Mil. Taiwan Secom Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.91.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Taiwan Secom Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.58.

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. Taiwan Secom Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.14.

Taiwan Secom Co  (TPE:9917) 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 Secom 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
=690.7965/3393.044*365 / 4
=18.58

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.

Taiwan Secom 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 )
=690.7965 / 4898.834
=0.14

* 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 Secom Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Taiwan Secom Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Secom 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 Secom Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Taiwan Secom Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Taiwan Secom Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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Taiwan Secom Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Taiwan Secom 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 )
=12803.438 / ((585.559 + 703.488) / 2 )
=12803.438 / 644.5235
=19.86

Taiwan Secom 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 )
=3393.044 / ((678.105 + 703.488) / 2 )
=3393.044 / 690.7965
=4.91

* 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 4.91 mean?
Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) has a Inventory Turnover of 4.91 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 Secom Co and its competitors.
Is Taiwan Secom Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Taiwan Secom Co's current Inventory Turnover is 4.91. Overall, Taiwan Secom Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Secom Co's Inventory Turnover compare to ALLE and MSA?
Taiwan Secom Co's Inventory Turnover of 4.91 can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Business Services 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 Secom Co and its competitors. Taiwan Secom Co's current Inventory Turnover is 4.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Secom Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Secom Co (TPE:9917) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$139.91, compared to a current price of NT$106.50 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 4.91. Taiwan Secom Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Secom Co (TPE:9917), the current Inventory Turnover is 4.91 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 Secom Co (TPE:9917) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Secom Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$106.50 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$139.91. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Secom Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9917:

  • Inventory Turnover: 4.91
  • GF Value™: NT$139.91 vs. price of NT$106.50 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9917 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Secom Co Business Description

Address 13th Floor, No.135, Jingmao 2nd Road, Nangang District, Taipei, TWN
Taiwan Secom Co Ltd is engaged mainly in the security service. Its segments consist of Electronic systems segment engages in security system related service; Security services segment engages in security guarding related service; Cash delivery services engages in cash delivery service; Logistics services segment engages in logistic service; and Catering services segment engages in catering services. It derives the majority of revenue from Electronic systems segment.
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