Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Receivables Turnover: 2.61 (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2008 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp TPE:2008
71 GF Score
Price NT$31.05
GF Value NT$27.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Receivables Turnover?

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel TPE:2008 +0.16% 71 Receivables Turnover is 2.61 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2008 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Steel companies, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks better than 75.7% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$360 Mil. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$138 Mil. Hence, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.61.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel  (TPE:2008) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Receivables 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.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Receivables Turnover Chart

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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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TPE:2008 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Receivables Turnover vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=1818.497 / ((103.155 + 116.593) / 2 )
=1818.497 / 109.874
=16.55

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=360.433 / ((160.067 + 116.593) / 2 )
=360.433 / 138.33
=2.61

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 2.61 mean?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.61 as of Dec. 2025. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #147 out of 605 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Receivables Turnover too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Receivables Turnover is 2.61. The Steel industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.16. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 2.61 is 63.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #147 out of 605 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Receivables Turnover compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #147 out of 605 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.16. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 2.61 is 63.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Steel company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Steel companies is 7.16, based on 605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Receivables Turnover of 2.61 is 63.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Receivables Turnover is 2.61. 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$27.89, compared to a current price of NT$31.05 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.61 and 63.5% below the Steel industry median of 7.16. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.61 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$31.05 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.89. GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:

  • Receivables Turnover: 2.61
  • GF Value™: NT$27.89 vs. price of NT$31.05 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.5% below the Steel median (#147 of 605)

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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Business Description

Address No.318, Zhonghua 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 804
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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