Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) Days Payable: 123.84 (As of Dec. 2025) — 21% Below Median


HAM:CBA Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd HAM:CBA
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What is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Days Payable?

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings HAM:CBA +0.93% 68 Days Payable is 123.84 as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 155.79. GuruFocus rates HAM:CBA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks better than 75.9% on this metric.

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €45.3 Mil. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €66.7 Mil. Hence, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 123.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:CBA' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 109.33   Med: 155.79   Max: 254.27
Current: 118.39

During the past 13 years, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's highest Days Payable was 254.27. The lowest was 109.33. And the median was 155.79.

HAM:CBA's Days Payable is ranked better than
75.9% of 1311 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.05 vs HAM:CBA: 118.39

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (93.60) to Dec. 2025 (123.84). It may suggest that Brilliance China Automotive Holdings delayed paying its suppliers.


Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Days Payable Related Terms


Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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.

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Days Payable Chart

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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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HAM:CBA vs TSLA, GM, F: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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.


Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's Days Payable falls into.


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Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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.

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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
=( (32.771 + 52.933) / 2 ) / 123.487*365
=42.852 / 123.487*365
=126.66

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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
=( (37.612 + 52.933) / 2 ) / 66.715*365 / 2
=45.2725 / 66.715*365 / 2
=123.84

* 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 123.84 mean?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) has a Days Payable of 123.84 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 155.79. Over the past decade, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 109.33 to 254.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #316 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' current Days Payable of 123.84 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 155.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 109.33 to a high of 254.27. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.05. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 123.84 is 84.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #316 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' Days Payable compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #316 out of 1311 companies for Days Payable. This places Brilliance China Automotive Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 67.05. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 123.84 is 84.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 109.33 to 254.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 155.79 vs. the industry median of 67.05, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.05, based on 1,311 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. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current Days Payable of 123.84 is 84.7% 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current Days Payable is 123.84, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 155.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.40, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 53.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 123.84, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 155.79 and 84.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.05. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA), the current Days Payable is 123.84 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 53.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.40. GuruFocus considers Brilliance China Automotive Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CBA:

  • Days Payable: 123.84 (21% below median its 10-year median of 155.79)
  • GF Value™: €0.40 vs. price of €0.19 (53.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#316 of 1311)

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


Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Business Description

Address 2 Murray Road, Unit 3303, 33rd Floor, The Henderson, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd is a provincial state-owned enterprise that manufactures passenger vehicles, minibuses, and automotive components. The company's operating profits come from the passenger vehicle joint venture with BMW. The activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are the manufacture and sale of BMW vehicles and components in the PRC through its associate, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. The company is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of non-BMW vehicles and automotive components through its other subsidiaries.
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