Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
* 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.
HKSE:00771 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Days Payable Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Automated Systems 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.
Automated Systems Holdings Days Payable vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automated Systems Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Automated Systems Holdings's Days Payable falls into.
Automated Systems 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.
* 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.
Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771) has a Days Payable of 47.75 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 Automated Systems Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 53.48. Over the past decade, Automated Systems Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 41.90 to 67.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Holdings ranks #1391 out of 2608 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Automated Systems Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Automated Systems Holdings' current Days Payable of 47.75 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 53.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.90 to a high of 67.74. The Software industry median Days Payable is 51.72. Automated Systems Holdings' value of 47.75 is 7.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Automated Systems Holdings ranks #1391 out of 2608 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Automated Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automated Systems Holdings' Days Payable compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Holdings ranks #1391 out of 2608 companies for Days Payable. This places Automated Systems Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.72. Automated Systems Holdings' value of 47.75 is 7.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Automated Systems Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 41.90 to 67.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.48 vs. the industry median of 51.72, Automated Systems Holdings 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 a Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 51.72, based on 2,608 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. Automated Systems Holdings's current Days Payable of 47.75 is 7.7% 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 Automated Systems Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 51.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automated Systems Holdings's current Days Payable is 47.75, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 53.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automated Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.82, compared to a current price of HK$0.71 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 47.75, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 53.48 and 7.7% below the Software industry median of 51.72. Automated Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771), the current Days Payable is 47.75 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 Automated Systems Holdings (HKSE:00771) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.71 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.82.
GuruFocus considers Automated Systems Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00771:
Days Payable: 47.75 (11% below median its 10-year median of 53.48)
GF Value™: HK$0.82 vs. price of HK$0.71 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.7% below the Software median (#1391 of 2608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00771 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Automated Systems Holdings Ltd operates as an investment holding company that provides corporate management services. It operates through the following segments: Information Technology Products and Information Technology Services. The IT Products segment engages in the business of information technology in supplying information technology and associated products. The IT Services segment engages in the business of information technology in providing systems integration, software and consulting services, engineering support for products and solutions, and managed services. Its geographical presence is in Hong Kong, Mainland China, the United States, Taiwan, Macau, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and other regions. The company derives maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
52GF Score
Get the complete analysis for HKSE:00771
Days Payable is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
HKSE:00771 has been successfully added to your 
