Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) Accounts Payable: NZ$493 Mil (As of Jan. 2026)

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NZSE:SML Synlait Milk Ltd NZSE:SML
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Price NZ$0.39
GF Value NZ$0.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Synlait Milk Accounts Payable?

Synlait Milk NZSE:SML +4.00% 30 Accounts Payable is NZ$493 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SML with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Synlait Milk's Accounts Payable for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NZ$493 Mil.

Synlait Milk's quarterly Accounts Payable declined from Jan. 2025 (NZ$334 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (NZ$191 Mil) but then increased from Jul. 2025 (NZ$191 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (NZ$493 Mil).

Synlait Milk's annual Accounts Payable declined from Jul. 2023 (NZ$143 Mil) to Jul. 2024 (NZ$100 Mil) but then increased from Jul. 2024 (NZ$100 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (NZ$191 Mil).

Synlait Milk Accounts Payable Historical Data

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Synlait Milk Accounts Payable Chart

Synlait Milk Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Accounts Payable
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Synlait Milk Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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Synlait Milk Accounts Payable Calculation

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 NZ$493 Mil mean?
Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) has a Accounts Payable of NZ$493 Mil as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors.
Is Synlait Milk's Accounts Payable too high?
Synlait Milk's current Accounts Payable is NZ$493 Mil. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Accounts Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
Synlait Milk's Accounts Payable of NZ$493 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Accounts Payable depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. Synlait Milk's current Accounts Payable is NZ$493 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.33, compared to a current price of NZ$0.39 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Payable is NZ$493 Mil. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 4 warning signs to review. 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 Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML), the current Accounts Payable is NZ$493 Mil as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.39 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.33. GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:SML:

  • Accounts Payable: NZ$493 Mil
  • GF Value™: NZ$0.33 vs. price of NZ$0.39 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Synlait Milk Business Description

Other Exchanges SM1:Australia
Address 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13, Rakaia, STL, NZL, 7783
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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