Metals XASX:MLX -2.95%45 Days Payable is 27.87 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 26.13. GuruFocus rates ASX:MLX with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,064 Metals & Mining companies, Metals X ranks worse than 89.1% on this metric.
Metals X's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$9.8 Mil. Metals X's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$64.0 Mil.
Hence, Metals X's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 27.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metals X's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MLX'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.86 Med: 26.13 Max: 41.68
Current: 24.64
During the past 13 years, Metals X's highest Days Payable was 41.68. The lowest was 17.86. And the median was 26.13.
ASX:MLX's Days Payable is ranked worse than 89.1% of 1064
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 127.62
vs ASX:MLX: 24.64
Metals X's Days Payable
declined
from Dec. 2024 (42.03) to Dec. 2025 (27.87).
It may suggest that Metals Xaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Metals X Days Payable Related Terms
Metals X Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metals X'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metals X'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.
Metals X Days Payable vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metals X's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metals X's Days Payable falls into.
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.
Metals X's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Metals X (ASX:MLX) has a Days Payable of 27.87 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 Metals X and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.13. Over the past decade, Metals X's Days Payable has ranged from 17.86 to 41.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Metals X ranks #948 out of 1064 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Metals X's Days Payable too high?
Metals X's current Days Payable of 27.87 is near median its 10-year median of 26.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.86 to a high of 41.68. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Payable is 127.62. Metals X's value of 27.87 is 78.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metals X ranks #948 out of 1064 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metals X has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metals X's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metals X ranks #948 out of 1064 companies for Days Payable. This places Metals X in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 127.62. Metals X's value of 27.87 is 78.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Metals X's own Days Payable has ranged from 17.86 to 41.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.13 vs. the industry median of 127.62, Metals X 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Payable among Metals & Mining companies is 127.62, based on 1,064 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. Metals X's current Days Payable of 27.87 is 78.2% 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 Metals X and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Payable is 127.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metals X's current Days Payable is 27.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals X stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals X (ASX:MLX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.96, compared to a current price of A$1.32 — trading 37% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 27.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.13 and 78.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 127.62. Metals X's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Metals X (ASX:MLX), the current Days Payable is 27.87 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 Metals X (ASX:MLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals X stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.32 is trading 37% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.96.
GuruFocus considers Metals X to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MLX:
Days Payable: 27.87 (near median its 10-year median of 26.13)
GF Value™: A$0.96 vs. price of A$1.32 (37% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#948 of 1064)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metals X Ltd is engaged in investment in a joint venture company operating a tin mine in Australia, as well as in companies undertaking the exploration and development of tin, gold, and base metals projects in Australia and Europe. Its projects include the Renison Tin operation through its stake in the Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture, among others.
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