Perennial International (HKSE:00725) Days Payable: 24.37 (As of Dec. 2025) — 22% Below Median

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HKSE:00725 Perennial International Ltd HKSE:00725
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Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Perennial International Days Payable?

Perennial International HKSE:00725 -2.08% 50 Days Payable is 24.37 as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 31.30. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00725 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.80 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 2,991 Industrial Products companies, Perennial International ranks worse than 92.44% on this metric.

Perennial International's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$16.1 Mil. Perennial International's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$120.8 Mil. Hence, Perennial International's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 24.37.

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

HKSE:00725' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.29   Med: 31.3   Max: 67.82
Current: 23.29

During the past 13 years, Perennial International's highest Days Payable was 67.82. The lowest was 23.29. And the median was 31.30.

HKSE:00725's Days Payable is ranked worse than
92.44% of 2991 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.2 vs HKSE:00725: 23.29

Perennial International's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (30.18) to Dec. 2025 (24.37). It may suggest that Perennial International accelerated paying its suppliers.


Perennial International Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Perennial 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.

Perennial International Days Payable Chart

Perennial International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 40.90 40.00 24.12 29.62 26.70

Perennial International Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 25.45 26.63 30.18 19.44 24.37

HKSE:00725 vs VRT, BE: Days Payable Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Perennial 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.


Perennial International Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Perennial International's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Perennial 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.

Perennial 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
=( (20.999 + 19.704) / 2 ) / 278.202*365
=20.3515 / 278.202*365
=26.70

Perennial 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
=( (12.549 + 19.704) / 2 ) / 120.765*365 / 2
=16.1265 / 120.765*365 / 2
=24.37

* 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 24.37 mean?
Perennial International (HKSE:00725) has a Days Payable of 24.37 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 Perennial International and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 31.30. Over the past decade, Perennial International's Days Payable has ranged from 23.29 to 67.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Perennial International ranks #2765 out of 2991 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is Perennial International's Days Payable too high?
Perennial International's current Days Payable of 24.37 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 31.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.29 to a high of 67.82. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.20. Perennial International's value of 24.37 is 68.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perennial International ranks #2765 out of 2991 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Perennial International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perennial International's Days Payable compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Perennial International ranks #2765 out of 2991 companies for Days Payable. This places Perennial International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 78.20. Perennial International's value of 24.37 is 68.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Perennial International's own Days Payable has ranged from 23.29 to 67.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.30 vs. the industry median of 78.20, Perennial 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.20, based on 2,991 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. Perennial International's current Days Payable of 24.37 is 68.8% 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 Perennial International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perennial International's current Days Payable is 24.37, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 31.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perennial International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perennial International (HKSE:00725) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.80, compared to a current price of HK$0.94 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 24.37, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 31.30 and 68.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 78.20. Perennial International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100. 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 Perennial International (HKSE:00725), the current Days Payable is 24.37 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 Perennial International (HKSE:00725) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perennial International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.94 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.80. GuruFocus considers Perennial International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00725:

  • Days Payable: 24.37 (22% below median its 10-year median of 31.30)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.80 vs. price of HK$0.94 (17.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100
  • Industry Position: 68.8% below the Industrial Products median (#2765 of 2991)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00725 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Perennial International Business Description

Address No. 1 Science Museum Road, Units 2004-06, 20th Floor, Greenfield Tower, Concordia Plaza, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Perennial International Ltd is investment holding. Its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the manufacturing and trading of electric cable and wire products. Geographically the company generates revenue from Hong Kong, The PRC, America, Vietnam, Japan, and Other countries. The majority of the company's revenue is earned in America.
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