HKEPF (Hokkaido Electric Power Co) Days Payable: 35.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Above Median


HKEPF Hokkaido Electric Power Co Inc HKEPF
66 GF Score
Price $5.69
GF Value $5.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hokkaido Electric Power Co Days Payable?

Hokkaido Electric Power Co HKEPF 66 Days Payable is 35.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 30.03. GuruFocus rates HKEPF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks worse than 69.41% on this metric.

Hokkaido Electric Power Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $602 Mil. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,539 Mil. Hence, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.68.

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

HKEPF' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.66   Med: 30.03   Max: 44.87
Current: 43.61

During the past 13 years, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's highest Days Payable was 44.87. The lowest was 20.66. And the median was 30.03.

HKEPF's Days Payable is ranked worse than
69.41% of 389 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 79.77 vs HKEPF: 43.61

Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (35.61) to Mar. 2026 (35.68). It may suggest that Hokkaido Electric Power Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Hokkaido Electric Power Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokkaido Electric 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.

Hokkaido Electric Power Co Days Payable Chart

Hokkaido Electric Power Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Hokkaido Electric 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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Hokkaido Electric Power Co Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Hokkaido Electric 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.


Hokkaido Electric Power Co Days Payable vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


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Hokkaido Electric 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.

Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (636.613 + 614.73) / 2 ) / 4932.762*365
=625.6715 / 4932.762*365
=46.30

Hokkaido Electric 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
=( (588.879 + 614.73) / 2 ) / 1538.92*365 / 4
=601.8045 / 1538.92*365 / 4
=35.68

* 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 35.68 mean?
Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF) has a Days Payable of 35.68 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 Hokkaido Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 30.03. Over the past decade, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Days Payable has ranged from 20.66 to 44.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #270 out of 389 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Days Payable too high?
Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current Days Payable of 35.68 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 30.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.66 to a high of 44.87. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Payable is 79.77. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's value of 35.68 is 55.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #270 out of 389 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokkaido Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #270 out of 389 companies for Days Payable. This places Hokkaido Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 79.77. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's value of 35.68 is 55.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 20.66 to 44.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.03 vs. the industry median of 79.77, Hokkaido Electric 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. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current Days Payable of 35.68 is 55.3% 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 Hokkaido Electric 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. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current Days Payable is 35.68, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 30.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokkaido Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.32, compared to a current price of $5.69 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 35.68, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 30.03 and 55.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 79.77. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF), the current Days Payable is 35.68 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 Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.69 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.32. GuruFocus considers Hokkaido Electric Power Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKEPF:

  • Days Payable: 35.68 (19% above median its 10-year median of 30.03)
  • GF Value™: $5.32 vs. price of $5.69 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#270 of 389)

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Hokkaido Electric Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9509:Japan5IE:Germany
Address 2, Higashi 1-chome, Odori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, JPN, 060-8677
Hokkaido Electric Power Co Inc is a Japanese electric utility that serves the northernmost island of Hokkaido. HEPCO is involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy on the island. The company utilizes a portfolio of hydroelectric, steam, gas, internal combustion, nuclear, geothermal, and solar power plants to do this. While majority of HEPCO's sites are hydroelectric, the company's fossil fuel facilities represent the vast majority of its total energy production and production capacity. Hokkaido Electric Power's electric utility business is responsible for nearly all of its revenue with sales split mainly between residential and commercial/industrial customer groups. Electrical output, however, is transmitted to residential customers.
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