Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) Days Payable: 91.53 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Below Median

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FRA:HRC Recon Technology Ltd FRA:HRC
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What is Recon Technology Days Payable?

Recon Technology FRA:HRC 47 Days Payable is 91.53 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 106.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:HRC with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.42. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 851 Oil & Gas companies, Recon Technology ranks better than 69.92% on this metric.

Recon Technology's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.44 Mil. Recon Technology's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.86 Mil. Hence, Recon Technology's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 91.53.

The historical rank and industry rank for Recon Technology's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HRC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.93   Med: 106.99   Max: 192.06
Current: 108.67

During the past 13 years, Recon Technology's highest Days Payable was 192.06. The lowest was 37.93. And the median was 106.99.

FRA:HRC's Days Payable is ranked better than
69.92% of 851 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 57.16 vs FRA:HRC: 108.67

Recon Technology's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (76.45) to Dec. 2025 (91.53). It may suggest that Recon Technology delayed paying its suppliers.


Recon Technology Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Recon Technology'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.

Recon Technology Days Payable Chart

Recon Technology Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Payable
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Recon Technology Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:HRC vs KLNG, KLXE, GWTI: Days Payable Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Recon Technology'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.


Recon Technology Days Payable vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Recon Technology's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Recon Technology's Days Payable falls into.


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Recon Technology 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.

Recon Technology's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1.305 + 2.342) / 2 ) / 6.164*365
=1.8235 / 6.164*365
=107.98

Recon Technology's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (2.342 + 4.538) / 2 ) / 6.859*365 / 2
=3.44 / 6.859*365 / 2
=91.53

* 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 91.53 mean?
Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) has a Days Payable of 91.53 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Recon Technology and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 106.99. Over the past decade, Recon Technology's Days Payable has ranged from 37.93 to 192.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #256 out of 851 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Recon Technology's Days Payable too high?
Recon Technology's current Days Payable of 91.53 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 106.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.93 to a high of 192.06. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Payable is 57.16. Recon Technology's value of 91.53 is 60.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #256 out of 851 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Recon Technology has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recon Technology's Days Payable compare to KLNG and KLXE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #256 out of 851 companies for Days Payable. This puts Recon Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.16. Recon Technology's value of 91.53 is 60.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Recon Technology's own Days Payable has ranged from 37.93 to 192.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 106.99 vs. the industry median of 57.16, Recon Technology 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Payable among Oil & Gas companies is 57.16, based on 851 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. Recon Technology's current Days Payable of 91.53 is 60.1% 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 Recon Technology and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Payable is 57.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Recon Technology's current Days Payable is 91.53, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 106.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recon Technology stock overvalued right now?
Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) has a current Days Payable of 91.53. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.42, compared to a current price of €1.59 — trading 81.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 91.53, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 106.99 and 60.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 57.16. Recon Technology's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 Recon Technology (FRA:HRC), the current Days Payable is 91.53 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recon Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.59 is trading 81.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.42.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HRC:

  • Days Payable: 91.53 (14% below median its 10-year median of 106.99)
  • GF Value™: €8.42 vs. price of €1.59 (81.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#256 of 851)

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


Recon Technology Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges RCON:USA
Address No. 1 Shui’an South Street, Room 601, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100012
Recon Technology Ltd provides automation systems, industrial equipment, and support services tailored for the oil and gas industry in China. The company's business spans key segments such as automation products and software, equipment and accessories, oilfield environmental protection, and platform outsourcing services. It generates the majority of its revenue by providing integrated automation services to Chinese petroleum companies at oilfields. Its key products and services include pumping unit controllers, natural gas flow computer systems, wireless dynamometers and wireless pressure gauges, and an oilfield monitor and data acquisition system. The company's operations are centered on servicing upstream clients throughout China, with some broader industrial automation solutions.
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