APTtellite Holdings (HKSE:01045) Days Payable: 26.88 (As of Dec. 2025) — 367% Above Median

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HKSE:01045 APT Satellite Holdings Ltd HKSE:01045
76 GF Score
Price HK$2.14
GF Value HK$1.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is APTtellite Holdings Days Payable?

APTtellite Holdings HKSE:01045 -1.38% 76 Days Payable is 26.88 as of Dec. 2025, which is 367% above its 10-year median of 5.76. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01045 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Telecommunication Services companies, APTtellite Holdings ranks worse than 94.99% on this metric.

APTtellite Holdings's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$38.4 Mil. APTtellite Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$260.8 Mil. Hence, APTtellite Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.88.

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

HKSE:01045' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.87   Med: 5.76   Max: 47.07
Current: 18.27

During the past 13 years, APTtellite Holdings's highest Days Payable was 47.07. The lowest was 2.87. And the median was 5.76.

HKSE:01045's Days Payable is ranked worse than
94.99% of 339 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 105.32 vs HKSE:01045: 18.27

APTtellite Holdings's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (23.35) to Dec. 2025 (26.88). It may suggest that APTtellite Holdings delayed paying its suppliers.


APTtellite Holdings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APTtellite 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.

APTtellite Holdings Days Payable Chart

APTtellite Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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APTtellite 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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HKSE:01045 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Payable Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, APTtellite 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.


APTtellite Holdings Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, APTtellite Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where APTtellite Holdings's Days Payable falls into.


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APTtellite 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.

APTtellite 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
=( (3.835 + 4.621) / 2 ) / 537.233*365
=4.228 / 537.233*365
=2.87

APTtellite 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
=( (72.203 + 4.621) / 2 ) / 260.817*365 / 2
=38.412 / 260.817*365 / 2
=26.88

* 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 26.88 mean?
APTtellite Holdings (HKSE:01045) has a Days Payable of 26.88 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 APTtellite Holdings and its competitors. This is 367% above median its historical median of 5.76. Over the past decade, APTtellite Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 2.87 to 47.07. According to the industry distribution chart, APTtellite Holdings ranks #322 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is APTtellite Holdings' Days Payable too high?
APTtellite Holdings' current Days Payable of 26.88 is 367% above median its 10-year median of 5.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 47.07. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 105.32. APTtellite Holdings' value of 26.88 is 74.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APTtellite Holdings ranks #322 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, APTtellite Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APTtellite Holdings' Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, APTtellite Holdings ranks #322 out of 339 companies for Days Payable. This places APTtellite Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 105.32. APTtellite Holdings' value of 26.88 is 74.5% below this benchmark. Historically, APTtellite Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 2.87 to 47.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.76 vs. the industry median of 105.32, APTtellite 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Payable among Telecommunication Services companies is 105.32, based on 339 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. APTtellite Holdings's current Days Payable of 26.88 is 74.5% 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 APTtellite Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 105.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APTtellite Holdings's current Days Payable is 26.88, which is 367% above median its own 10-year median of 5.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APTtellite Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APTtellite Holdings (HKSE:01045) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.85, compared to a current price of HK$2.14 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 26.88, which is 367% above median its 10-year median of 5.76 and 74.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 105.32. APTtellite Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 APTtellite Holdings (HKSE:01045), the current Days Payable is 26.88 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 APTtellite Holdings (HKSE:01045) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APTtellite Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.14 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.85. GuruFocus considers APTtellite Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01045:

  • Days Payable: 26.88 (367% above median its 10-year median of 5.76)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.85 vs. price of HK$2.14 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#322 of 339)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01045 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


APTtellite Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges ASEJF:USA
Address 22 Dai Kwai Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
APT Satellite Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the maintenance, operation, and provision of satellite transponder capacity and related services; satellite-based broadcasting and telecommunications services; and other services. Currently, the company operates six in-orbit satellites: APSTAR-5C, APSTAR-6C, APSTAR-7 and APSTAR-9, APSTAR-6D and APSTAR-6E. From a regional perspective, the company's revenue is derived from customers in Hong Kong, Greater China, Southeast Asia, Australia and other regions.
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