HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) Days Payable: 15.70 (As of Dec. 2025) — 276% Above Median

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ASX:HIT HiTech Group Australia Ltd ASX:HIT
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What is HiTech Group Australia Days Payable?

HiTech Group Australia ASX:HIT +2.17% 77 Days Payable is 15.70 as of Dec. 2025, which is 276% above its 10-year median of 4.18. GuruFocus rates ASX:HIT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Business Services companies, HiTech Group Australia ranks worse than 77.14% on this metric.

HiTech Group Australia's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2.45 Mil. HiTech Group Australia's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$28.54 Mil. Hence, HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.70.

The historical rank and industry rank for HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:HIT' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66   Med: 4.18   Max: 17.73
Current: 17.73

During the past 13 years, HiTech Group Australia's highest Days Payable was 17.73. The lowest was 1.66. And the median was 4.18.

ASX:HIT's Days Payable is ranked worse than
77.14% of 945 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.11 vs ASX:HIT: 17.73

HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (13.09) to Dec. 2025 (15.70). It may suggest that HiTech Group Australia delayed paying its suppliers.


HiTech Group Australia Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable 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.

HiTech Group Australia Days Payable Chart

HiTech Group Australia Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Payable
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HiTech Group Australia Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:HIT vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Days Payable Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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.


HiTech Group Australia Days Payable vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable falls into.


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HiTech Group Australia Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.676 + 1.211) / 2 ) / 55.046*365
=0.9435 / 55.046*365
=6.26

HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1.211 + 3.698) / 2 ) / 28.536*365 / 2
=2.4545 / 28.536*365 / 2
=15.70

* 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 Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 15.70 mean?
HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) has a Days Payable of 15.70 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on HiTech Group Australia and its competitors. This is 276% above median its historical median of 4.18. Over the past decade, HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable has ranged from 1.66 to 17.73. According to the industry distribution chart, HiTech Group Australia ranks #729 out of 945 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable too high?
HiTech Group Australia's current Days Payable of 15.70 is 276% above median its 10-year median of 4.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 17.73. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.11. HiTech Group Australia's value of 15.70 is 66% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HiTech Group Australia ranks #729 out of 945 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HiTech Group Australia has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HiTech Group Australia's Days Payable compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HiTech Group Australia ranks #729 out of 945 companies for Days Payable. This places HiTech Group Australia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.11. HiTech Group Australia's value of 15.70 is 66% below this benchmark. Historically, HiTech Group Australia's own Days Payable has ranged from 1.66 to 17.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.18 vs. the industry median of 46.11, HiTech Group Australia has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.11, based on 945 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HiTech Group Australia's current Days Payable of 15.70 is 66% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on HiTech Group Australia and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HiTech Group Australia's current Days Payable is 15.70, which is 276% above median its own 10-year median of 4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HiTech Group Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.89, compared to a current price of A$0.94 — trading 50.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 15.70, which is 276% above median its 10-year median of 4.18 and 66% below the Business Services industry median of 46.11. HiTech Group Australia's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT), the current Days Payable is 15.70 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 HiTech Group Australia (ASX:HIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HiTech Group Australia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.94 is trading 50.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.89. GuruFocus considers HiTech Group Australia to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:HIT:

  • Days Payable: 15.70 (276% above median its 10-year median of 4.18)
  • GF Value™: A$1.89 vs. price of A$0.94 (50.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66% below the Business Services median (#729 of 945)

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


HiTech Group Australia Business Description

Address Gateway Tower, SE3701b, Level 37, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
HiTech Group Australia Ltd is engaged in recruitment services for permanent and contract staff to the ICT sector. It currently supplies permanent and contract staff from its database of over specialised ICT, Finance, and Office Support professionals. Its main business comes from IT contracting/consulting.
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