AUHEF (Anhui Expressway Co) Days Payable: 116.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Below Median

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What is Anhui Expressway Co Days Payable?

Anhui Expressway Co AUHEF 75 Days Payable is 116.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 167.46. GuruFocus rates AUHEF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.80. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Construction companies, Anhui Expressway Co ranks better than 80.13% on this metric.

Anhui Expressway Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $137.8 Mil. Anhui Expressway Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $108.0 Mil. Hence, Anhui Expressway Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 116.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Anhui Expressway Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

AUHEF' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.79   Med: 167.46   Max: 263.91
Current: 182.82

During the past 13 years, Anhui Expressway Co's highest Days Payable was 263.91. The lowest was 55.79. And the median was 167.46.

AUHEF's Days Payable is ranked better than
80.13% of 1716 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.55 vs AUHEF: 182.82

Anhui Expressway Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (52.63) to Mar. 2026 (116.38). It may suggest that Anhui Expressway Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Anhui Expressway Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Anhui Expressway Co'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.

Anhui Expressway Co Days Payable Chart

Anhui Expressway Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Anhui Expressway Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Anhui Expressway Co Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Anhui Expressway Co'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.


Anhui Expressway Co Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Anhui Expressway Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Anhui Expressway Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Anhui Expressway Co 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.

Anhui Expressway Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (119.894 + 139.489) / 2 ) / 529.631*365
=129.6915 / 529.631*365
=89.38

Anhui Expressway Co's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (139.489 + 136.111) / 2 ) / 108.047*365 / 4
=137.8 / 108.047*365 / 4
=116.38

* 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 116.38 mean?
Anhui Expressway Co (AUHEF) has a Days Payable of 116.38 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Anhui Expressway Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 167.46. Over the past decade, Anhui Expressway Co's Days Payable has ranged from 55.79 to 263.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Anhui Expressway Co ranks #341 out of 1716 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Anhui Expressway Co's Days Payable too high?
Anhui Expressway Co's current Days Payable of 116.38 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 167.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.79 to a high of 263.91. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.55. Anhui Expressway Co's value of 116.38 is 52% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anhui Expressway Co ranks #341 out of 1716 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Anhui Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anhui Expressway Co's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Anhui Expressway Co ranks #341 out of 1716 companies for Days Payable. This places Anhui Expressway Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 76.55. Anhui Expressway Co's value of 116.38 is 52% above this benchmark. Historically, Anhui Expressway Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 55.79 to 263.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 167.46 vs. the industry median of 76.55, Anhui Expressway Co has consistently been above 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.55, based on 1,716 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. Anhui Expressway Co's current Days Payable of 116.38 is 52% above 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 Anhui Expressway Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anhui Expressway Co's current Days Payable is 116.38, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 167.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anhui Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Anhui Expressway Co (AUHEF) has a current Days Payable of 116.38. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.80, compared to a current price of $1.27 — trading 58.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 116.38, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 167.46 and 52% above the Construction industry median of 76.55. Anhui Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 Anhui Expressway Co (AUHEF), the current Days Payable is 116.38 as of Mar. 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 Anhui Expressway Co (AUHEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anhui Expressway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.27 is trading 58.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.80.

Key valuation signals for AUHEF:

  • Days Payable: 116.38 (31% below median its 10-year median of 167.46)
  • GF Value™: $0.80 vs. price of $1.27 (58.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52% above the Construction median (#341 of 1716)

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


Anhui Expressway Co Business Description

Address No. 520, West Wangjiang Road, Anhui, Hefei, CHN, 230088
Anhui Expressway Co Ltd is engaged in the investment, construction, operation, and management of toll roads within Anhui province. The company acquires operating expressway assets through various means such as investment and construction, acquisition, or cooperative operation. The company provides toll service for vehicles, collects vehicles' tolls according to the charging standard, maintains repairs, and carries out safety maintenance for the operating expressways. All of the company's external revenue is derived from customers based in Mainland China.
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