What is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Days Payable?
Contemporary Amperex Technology CoCYATY -4.75%75 Days Payable is 262.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 263.54. GuruFocus rates CYATY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,987 Industrial Products companies, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks better than 92% on this metric.
* 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.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Days Payable Chart
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Contemporary Amperex Technology 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.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Days Payable falls into.
Contemporary Amperex Technology 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.
* 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.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CYATY) has a Days Payable of 262.41 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 263.54. Over the past decade, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Days Payable has ranged from 219.63 to 305.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #239 out of 2987 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Days Payable too high?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Days Payable of 262.41 is near median its 10-year median of 263.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 219.63 to a high of 305.95. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.05. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's value of 262.41 is 236.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #239 out of 2987 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's Days Payable compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co ranks #239 out of 2987 companies for Days Payable. This places Contemporary Amperex Technology Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 78.05. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's value of 262.41 is 236.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 219.63 to 305.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 263.54 vs. the industry median of 78.05, Contemporary Amperex Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.05, based on 2,987 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. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Days Payable of 262.41 is 236.2% 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's current Days Payable is 262.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 263.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CYATY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.79, compared to a current price of $21.58 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 262.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 263.54 and 236.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 78.05. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CYATY), the current Days Payable is 262.41 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 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CYATY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.58 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.79.
GuruFocus considers Contemporary Amperex Technology Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CYATY:
Days Payable: 262.41 (near median its 10-year median of 263.54)
GF Value™: $18.79 vs. price of $21.58 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 236.2% above the Industrial Products median (#239 of 2987)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CYATY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Business Description
CATL, headquartered in Ningde, Fujian Province, is a global leading battery manufacturer founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development and production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicle and energy storage systems. CATL is the largest EV battery manufacturer in the world and leads the industry in innovative battery technology development for higher-energy density and safety, longer battery service life, and super-fast charging. CATL is also involved in the manufacturing of cathode and other related battery materials. Through subsidiary Brunp, it works with customers to create a closed-loop battery life cycle from production, application, to recycling.
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