YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) Days Payable: 94.16 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median

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BJSE:920394 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Ltd BJSE:920394
93 GF Score
Price ¥44.09
GF Value ¥29.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Days Payable?

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co BJSE:920394 93 Days Payable is 94.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 115.94. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920394 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥29.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,558 Chemicals companies, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks better than 85.69% on this metric.

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥67.2 Mil. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥65.1 Mil. Hence, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 94.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BJSE:920394' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.91   Med: 115.94   Max: 190.17
Current: 133.84

During the past 13 years, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's highest Days Payable was 190.17. The lowest was 15.91. And the median was 115.94.

BJSE:920394's Days Payable is ranked better than
85.69% of 1558 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.885 vs BJSE:920394: 133.84

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (159.66) to Mar. 2026 (94.16). It may suggest that YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Days Payable Related Terms


YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YanTai Metastar Special Paper 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.

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Days Payable Chart

YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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YanTai Metastar Special Paper 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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BJSE:920394 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, YanTai Metastar Special Paper 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.


YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Payable falls into.


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YanTai Metastar Special Paper 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.

YanTai Metastar Special Paper 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
=( (121.2 + 45.715) / 2 ) / 266.106*365
=83.4575 / 266.106*365
=114.47

YanTai Metastar Special Paper 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
=( (45.715 + 88.7) / 2 ) / 65.129*365 / 4
=67.2075 / 65.129*365 / 4
=94.16

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 94.16 mean?
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) has a Days Payable of 94.16 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 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 115.94. Over the past decade, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Payable has ranged from 15.91 to 190.17. According to the industry distribution chart, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks #223 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Payable too high?
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's current Days Payable of 94.16 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 115.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.91 to a high of 190.17. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.89. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's value of 94.16 is 57.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks #223 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co ranks #223 out of 1558 companies for Days Payable. This places YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 59.89. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's value of 94.16 is 57.2% above this benchmark. Historically, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 15.91 to 190.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 115.94 vs. the industry median of 59.89, YanTai Metastar Special Paper 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.89, based on 1,558 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. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's current Days Payable of 94.16 is 57.2% 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 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's current Days Payable is 94.16, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 115.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥29.20, compared to a current price of ¥44.09 — trading 51% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 94.16, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 115.94 and 57.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.89. YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394), the current Days Payable is 94.16 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 YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co (BJSE:920394) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥44.09 is trading 51% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥29.20. GuruFocus considers YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BJSE:920394:

  • Days Payable: 94.16 (19% below median its 10-year median of 115.94)
  • GF Value™: ¥29.20 vs. price of ¥44.09 (51% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.2% above the Chemicals median (#223 of 1558)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920394 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Business Description

Address No. 3, Taiyuan Road, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Shandong Province, Yantai, CHN, 264006
YanTai Metastar Special Paper Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of aramid paper and its derivatives.
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