Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) Days Payable: 20.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


BKK:PRINC Principal Capital PCL BKK:PRINC
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Price ฿1.72
GF Value ฿3.19
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What is Principal Capital PCL Days Payable?

Principal Capital PCL BKK:PRINC +0.58% 58 Days Payable is 20.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 21.28. GuruFocus rates BKK:PRINC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿3.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 607 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Principal Capital PCL ranks worse than 83.69% on this metric.

Principal Capital PCL's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿282 Mil. Principal Capital PCL's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿1,272 Mil. Hence, Principal Capital PCL's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Principal Capital PCL's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:PRINC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.75   Med: 21.28   Max: 42.66
Current: 20.54

During the past 13 years, Principal Capital PCL's highest Days Payable was 42.66. The lowest was 16.75. And the median was 21.28.

BKK:PRINC's Days Payable is ranked worse than
83.69% of 607 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 58.16 vs BKK:PRINC: 20.54

Principal Capital PCL's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (20.27) to Mar. 2026 (20.20). It may suggest that Principal Capital PCL accelerated paying its suppliers.


Principal Capital PCL Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Principal Capital PCL'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.

Principal Capital PCL Days Payable Chart

Principal Capital PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.44 16.75 20.58 20.44 20.20

Principal Capital PCL 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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BKK:PRINC vs HCA, THC, DVA: Days Payable Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Principal Capital PCL'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.


Principal Capital PCL Days Payable vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Principal Capital PCL's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Principal Capital PCL's Days Payable falls into.


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Principal Capital PCL 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.

Principal Capital PCL'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
=( (253.659 + 289.141) / 2 ) / 4903.444*365
=271.4 / 4903.444*365
=20.20

Principal Capital PCL'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
=( (289.141 + 273.901) / 2 ) / 1271.629*365 / 4
=281.521 / 1271.629*365 / 4
=20.20

* 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 20.20 mean?
Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) has a Days Payable of 20.20 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 Principal Capital PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.28. Over the past decade, Principal Capital PCL's Days Payable has ranged from 16.75 to 42.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #508 out of 607 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Principal Capital PCL's Days Payable too high?
Principal Capital PCL's current Days Payable of 20.20 is near median its 10-year median of 21.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.75 to a high of 42.66. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Payable is 58.16. Principal Capital PCL's value of 20.20 is 65.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #508 out of 607 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Principal Capital PCL has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Principal Capital PCL's Days Payable compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Principal Capital PCL ranks #508 out of 607 companies for Days Payable. This places Principal Capital PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 58.16. Principal Capital PCL's value of 20.20 is 65.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Principal Capital PCL's own Days Payable has ranged from 16.75 to 42.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.28 vs. the industry median of 58.16, Principal Capital PCL 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Payable among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 58.16, based on 607 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. Principal Capital PCL's current Days Payable of 20.20 is 65.3% 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 Principal Capital PCL and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Payable is 58.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Principal Capital PCL's current Days Payable is 20.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Principal Capital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.19, compared to a current price of ฿1.72 — trading 46.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 20.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.28 and 65.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 58.16. Principal Capital PCL's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC), the current Days Payable is 20.20 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 Principal Capital PCL (BKK:PRINC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Principal Capital PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿1.72 is trading 46.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.19. GuruFocus considers Principal Capital PCL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BKK:PRINC:

  • Days Payable: 20.20 (near median its 10-year median of 21.28)
  • GF Value™: ฿3.19 vs. price of ฿1.72 (46.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#508 of 607)

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


Principal Capital PCL Business Description

Address Sukhumvit 63 Road, No. 29, 23rd floor, Bangkok Business Center Building, Klongtonnua, Wattana, Bangkok, THA, 10110
Principal Capital PCL is a healthcare services provider. The company's segments include Healthcare services business, Property Development and Rental business and Others. It derives majority of the revenue from Healthcare services business segment. Revenues from healthcare services include doctor fee, room service, and medical fee.
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