China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) Days Payable: 16.31 (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Above Median


FRA:CYZB China Yangtze Power Co Ltd FRA:CYZB
78 GF Score
Price €31.60
GF Value €43.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China Yangtze Power Co Days Payable?

China Yangtze Power Co FRA:CYZB 78 Days Payable is 16.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 9.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:CYZB with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Yangtze Power Co ranks worse than 90.75% on this metric.

China Yangtze Power Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €180 Mil. China Yangtze Power Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,008 Mil. Hence, China Yangtze Power Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.31.

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

FRA:CYZB' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46   Med: 9.57   Max: 17.05
Current: 15.91

During the past 13 years, China Yangtze Power Co's highest Days Payable was 17.05. The lowest was 2.46. And the median was 9.57.

FRA:CYZB's Days Payable is ranked worse than
90.75% of 389 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 79.77 vs FRA:CYZB: 15.91

China Yangtze Power Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (17.75) to Mar. 2026 (16.31). It may suggest that China Yangtze Power Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


China Yangtze Power Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Yangtze Power 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.

China Yangtze Power Co Days Payable Chart

China Yangtze Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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China Yangtze Power 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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China Yangtze Power Co Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power 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.


China Yangtze Power Co Days Payable vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co's Days Payable falls into.


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China Yangtze Power 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.

China Yangtze Power 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
=( (212.428 + 178.083) / 2 ) / 4008.319*365
=195.2555 / 4008.319*365
=17.78

China Yangtze Power 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
=( (178.083 + 182.43) / 2 ) / 1008.206*365 / 4
=180.2565 / 1008.206*365 / 4
=16.31

* 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 16.31 mean?
China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) has a Days Payable of 16.31 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 China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 9.57. Over the past decade, China Yangtze Power Co's Days Payable has ranged from 2.46 to 17.05. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #353 out of 389 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's Days Payable too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current Days Payable of 16.31 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 9.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 17.05. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Payable is 79.77. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 16.31 is 79.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #353 out of 389 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #353 out of 389 companies for Days Payable. This places China Yangtze Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 79.77. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 16.31 is 79.6% below this benchmark. Historically, China Yangtze Power Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 2.46 to 17.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.57 vs. the industry median of 79.77, China Yangtze Power Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 79.77, based on 389 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. China Yangtze Power Co's current Days Payable of 16.31 is 79.6% 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 China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Payable is 79.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Yangtze Power Co's current Days Payable is 16.31, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 9.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.05, compared to a current price of €31.60 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 16.31, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 9.57 and 79.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 79.77. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB), the current Days Payable is 16.31 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 China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €31.60 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €43.05. GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CYZB:

  • Days Payable: 16.31 (70% above median its 10-year median of 9.57)
  • GF Value™: €43.05 vs. price of €31.60 (26.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#353 of 389)

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China Yangtze Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CYPC:UK600900:China
Address No. 88 Sanyang Road, Jiang\'an District, Hubei Province, Wuhan City, CHN, 430014
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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