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Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,267 Mil.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's annual Marketable Securities
increased
from Dec. 2023 (NT$806 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$1,147 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (NT$1,147 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$1,267 Mil).
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Marketable Securities Explanation
Marketable Securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.
Please note, GuruFocus' Marketable Securities also includes "Other Short Term Investment".
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Marketable Securities Related Terms
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Marketable Securities Historical Data
* 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Marketable Securities Chart
What does a Marketable Securities of NT$1,267 Mil mean?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a Marketable Securities of NT$1,267 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Marketable Securities too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Marketable Securities is NT$1,267 Mil. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Marketable Securities compare to NUE and STLD?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Marketable Securities of NT$1,267 Mil 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 Marketable Securities for a Steel company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Steel industry context. However, Marketable Securities 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 Marketable Securities mean?
A high Marketable Securities can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Marketable Securities is NT$1,267 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.88, compared to a current price of NT$30.95 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Marketable Securities is NT$1,267 Mil. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Marketable Securities calculated?
Marketable Securities is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current Marketable Securities is NT$1,267 Mil 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$30.95 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.88.
GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:
Marketable Securities: NT$1,267 Mil
GF Value™: NT$27.88 vs. price of NT$30.95 (11% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
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