Hebei Yichen Industrial Group (HKSE:01596) Days Payable: 105.84 (As of Dec. 2025) — 33% Below Median

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HKSE:01596 Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Corp Ltd HKSE:01596
70 GF Score
Price HK$0.34
GF Value HK$4.39
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Days Payable?

Hebei Yichen Industrial Group HKSE:01596 70 Days Payable is 105.84 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 157.23. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01596 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 968 Transportation companies, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group ranks better than 87.91% on this metric.

Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$469 Mil. Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$809 Mil. Hence, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 105.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01596' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 138.51   Med: 157.23   Max: 219.35
Current: 138.51

During the past 13 years, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's highest Days Payable was 219.35. The lowest was 138.51. And the median was 157.23.

HKSE:01596's Days Payable is ranked better than
87.91% of 968 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 38.62 vs HKSE:01596: 138.51

Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (164.69) to Dec. 2025 (105.84). It may suggest that Hebei Yichen Industrial Group accelerated paying its suppliers.


Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hebei Yichen Industrial Group'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.

Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Days Payable Chart

Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Hebei Yichen Industrial Group 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:01596 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group'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.


Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Days Payable vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's Days Payable falls into.


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Hebei Yichen Industrial Group 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.

Hebei Yichen Industrial Group'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
=( (418.666 + 491.678) / 2 ) / 1195.931*365
=455.172 / 1195.931*365
=138.92

Hebei Yichen Industrial Group'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
=( (446.504 + 491.678) / 2 ) / 808.882*365 / 2
=469.091 / 808.882*365 / 2
=105.84

* 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 105.84 mean?
Hebei Yichen Industrial Group (HKSE:01596) has a Days Payable of 105.84 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 Hebei Yichen Industrial Group and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 157.23. Over the past decade, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's Days Payable has ranged from 138.51 to 219.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group ranks #117 out of 968 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's Days Payable too high?
Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's current Days Payable of 105.84 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 157.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 138.51 to a high of 219.35. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 38.62. Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's value of 105.84 is 174.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group ranks #117 out of 968 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's Days Payable compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group ranks #117 out of 968 companies for Days Payable. This places Hebei Yichen Industrial Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 38.62. Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's value of 105.84 is 174.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 138.51 to 219.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 157.23 vs. the industry median of 38.62, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group has consistently been above 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Payable among Transportation companies is 38.62, based on 968 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. Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's current Days Payable of 105.84 is 174.1% above 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 Hebei Yichen Industrial Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 38.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's current Days Payable is 105.84, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 157.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hebei Yichen Industrial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group (HKSE:01596) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.39, compared to a current price of HK$0.34 — trading 92.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 105.84, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 157.23 and 174.1% above the Transportation industry median of 38.62. Hebei Yichen Industrial Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Hebei Yichen Industrial Group (HKSE:01596), the current Days Payable is 105.84 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 Hebei Yichen Industrial Group (HKSE:01596) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hebei Yichen Industrial Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.34 is trading 92.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.39. GuruFocus considers Hebei Yichen Industrial Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01596:

  • Days Payable: 105.84 (33% below median its 10-year median of 157.23)
  • GF Value™: HK$4.39 vs. price of HK$0.34 (92.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 174.1% above the Transportation median (#117 of 968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HE2:Germany
Address No. 1 Yichen North Street, Gaocheng District, Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, CHN
Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Corp Ltd is engaged in research and development, manufacturing and sales of rail fastening system products, welding wire products and railway sleeper products. Its products include Spring bar IV fastening system, Spring bar V fastening system, WJ-7 fastening system, DT-VI2 fastening system, WJ-2 fastening system, Double layer non-linear shock absorber fastening system, among others. It operates in three business segments, including rail fastening system products; welding wire products; and railway sleeper products.
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