Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Accounts Payable: R1,321 Mil (As of May. 2026)

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JSE:HDC Hudaco Industries Ltd JSE:HDC
89 GF Score
Price R183.00
GF Value R198.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hudaco Industries Accounts Payable?

Hudaco Industries JSE:HDC -4.11% 89 Accounts Payable is R1,321 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R198.38 (Fairly Valued).

Hudaco Industries's Accounts Payable for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was R1,321 Mil.

Hudaco Industries's quarterly Accounts Payable declined from May. 2025 (R1,287 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (R920 Mil) but then increased from Nov. 2025 (R920 Mil) to May. 2026 (R1,321 Mil).

Hudaco Industries's annual Accounts Payable declined from Nov. 2023 (R881 Mil) to Nov. 2024 (R856 Mil) but then increased from Nov. 2024 (R856 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (R920 Mil).

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Hudaco Industries Accounts Payable Historical Data

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Hudaco Industries Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Accounts Payable
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Hudaco Industries Semi-Annual Data
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Accounts Payable represents any money that a company owes its suppliers for goods and services purchased on credit and is expected to pay within the next year or operating cycle.

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What does a Accounts Payable of R1,321 Mil mean?
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Accounts Payable of R1,321 Mil as of May. 2026. Accounts Payable is any money that a company owes for goods and services purchased on credit and is expected to pay within the next year. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors.
Is Hudaco Industries' Accounts Payable too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Accounts Payable is R1,321 Mil. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Accounts Payable compare to GWW and FAST?
Hudaco Industries' Accounts Payable of R1,321 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Payable for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Accounts Payable depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Accounts Payable 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 Accounts Payable mean?
A high Accounts Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts Payable is any money that a company owes for goods and services purchased on credit and is expected to pay within the next year. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. Hudaco Industries's current Accounts Payable is R1,321 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R198.38, compared to a current price of R183.00 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Payable is R1,321 Mil. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Payable calculated?
Accounts Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Accounts Payable is R1,321 Mil as of May. 2026. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R183.00 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R198.38. GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:

  • Accounts Payable: R1,321 Mil
  • GF Value™: R198.38 vs. price of R183.00 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100

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

Hudaco Industries Business Description

Address Emerald Boulevard, Greenstone Hill, Building 9, 1st Floor, Greenstone Hill Office Park, Edenvale, GT, ZAF, 1609
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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