Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) Days Payable: 19.68 (As of Dec. 2025) — 147% Above Median

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HKSE:00346 Yanchang Petroleum International Ltd HKSE:00346
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What is Yanchang Petroleum International Days Payable?

Yanchang Petroleum International HKSE:00346 -1.72% 25 Days Payable is 19.68 as of Dec. 2025, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 7.96. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00346 with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 850 Oil & Gas companies, Yanchang Petroleum International ranks worse than 91.06% on this metric.

Yanchang Petroleum International's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$791 Mil. Yanchang Petroleum International's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$7,335 Mil. Hence, Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00346' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79   Med: 7.96   Max: 16.98
Current: 14.4

During the past 13 years, Yanchang Petroleum International's highest Days Payable was 16.98. The lowest was 1.79. And the median was 7.96.

HKSE:00346's Days Payable is ranked worse than
91.06% of 850 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 58.46 vs HKSE:00346: 14.40

Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (10.60) to Dec. 2025 (19.68). It may suggest that Yanchang Petroleum International delayed paying its suppliers.


Yanchang Petroleum International Days Payable Related Terms


Yanchang Petroleum International Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yanchang Petroleum International'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.

Yanchang Petroleum International Days Payable Chart

Yanchang Petroleum International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Yanchang Petroleum International Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:00346 vs XOM, CVX: Days Payable Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Yanchang Petroleum International'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.


Yanchang Petroleum International Days Payable vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Payable falls into.


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Yanchang Petroleum International 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.

Yanchang Petroleum International'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
=( (468.732 + 1142.95) / 2 ) / 17325.687*365
=805.841 / 17325.687*365
=16.98

Yanchang Petroleum International'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
=( (438.73 + 1142.95) / 2 ) / 7335.197*365 / 2
=790.84 / 7335.197*365 / 2
=19.68

* 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 19.68 mean?
Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) has a Days Payable of 19.68 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 Yanchang Petroleum International and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 7.96. Over the past decade, Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Payable has ranged from 1.79 to 16.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Yanchang Petroleum International ranks #774 out of 850 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Payable too high?
Yanchang Petroleum International's current Days Payable of 19.68 is 147% above median its 10-year median of 7.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 16.98. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Payable is 58.46. Yanchang Petroleum International's value of 19.68 is 66.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yanchang Petroleum International ranks #774 out of 850 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yanchang Petroleum International has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yanchang Petroleum International's Days Payable compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Yanchang Petroleum International ranks #774 out of 850 companies for Days Payable. This places Yanchang Petroleum International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 58.46. Yanchang Petroleum International's value of 19.68 is 66.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Yanchang Petroleum International's own Days Payable has ranged from 1.79 to 16.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.96 vs. the industry median of 58.46, Yanchang Petroleum International 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Payable among Oil & Gas companies is 58.46, based on 850 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. Yanchang Petroleum International's current Days Payable of 19.68 is 66.3% 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 Yanchang Petroleum International and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Payable is 58.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yanchang Petroleum International's current Days Payable is 19.68, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 7.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yanchang Petroleum International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.21, compared to a current price of HK$0.29 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 19.68, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 7.96 and 66.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 58.46. Yanchang Petroleum International's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346), the current Days Payable is 19.68 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 Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanchang Petroleum International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.29 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.21. GuruFocus considers Yanchang Petroleum International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00346:

  • Days Payable: 19.68 (147% above median its 10-year median of 7.96)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.21 vs. price of HK$0.29 (35.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#774 of 850)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00346 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yanchang Petroleum International Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Room 3403, 34th Floor, Lee Garden One, Hong Kong, HKG
Yanchang Petroleum International Ltd is engaged in supply and procurement operations of oil-related products in the PRC as well as oil and gas exploration, exploitation, sale, and operation in Canada and Madagascar. The operating segments of the company are Exploration, exploitation, and operation, which comprises the oil and gas exploration, exploitation, sale, and operation; and the Supply and procurement business segment involves storage, transportation, trading, and distribution of oil-related products. It generates maximum revenue from the supply and procurement segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC and also has operations in Canada, Hong Kong, and other countries.
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