China Nature Energy Technology Holdings (HKSE:01597) Days Payable: 144.79 (As of Dec. 2025) — 15% Below Median

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HKSE:01597 China Nature Energy Technology Holdings Ltd HKSE:01597
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What is China Nature Energy Technology Holdings Days Payable?

China Nature Energy Technology Holdings HKSE:01597 +0.67% 52 Days Payable is 144.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 169.60. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01597 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,007 Industrial Products companies, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings ranks better than 83.01% on this metric.

China Nature Energy Technology Holdings's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$79.5 Mil. China Nature Energy Technology Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$100.2 Mil. Hence, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 144.79.

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

HKSE:01597' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 87.49   Med: 169.6   Max: 276.25
Current: 184.8

During the past 9 years, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings's highest Days Payable was 276.25. The lowest was 87.49. And the median was 169.60.

HKSE:01597's Days Payable is ranked better than
83.01% of 3007 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.29 vs HKSE:01597: 184.80

China Nature Energy Technology Holdings's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (112.18) to Dec. 2025 (144.79). It may suggest that China Nature Energy Technology Holdings delayed paying its suppliers.


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China Nature Energy Technology Holdings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Nature Energy Technology 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.

China Nature Energy Technology Holdings Days Payable Chart

China Nature Energy Technology Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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China Nature Energy Technology Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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HKSE:01597 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, China Nature Energy Technology 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.


China Nature Energy Technology Holdings Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Nature Energy Technology Holdings's Days Payable falls into.


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China Nature Energy Technology 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.

China Nature Energy Technology 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
=( (66.836 + 78.895) / 2 ) / 156.811*365
=72.8655 / 156.811*365
=169.60

China Nature Energy Technology 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
=( (80.064 + 78.895) / 2 ) / 100.177*365 / 2
=79.4795 / 100.177*365 / 2
=144.79

* 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 144.79 mean?
China Nature Energy Technology Holdings (HKSE:01597) has a Days Payable of 144.79 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 China Nature Energy Technology Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 169.60. Over the past decade, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 87.49 to 276.25. According to the industry distribution chart, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings ranks #511 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is China Nature Energy Technology Holdings' Days Payable too high?
China Nature Energy Technology Holdings' current Days Payable of 144.79 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 169.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 87.49 to a high of 276.25. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.29. China Nature Energy Technology Holdings' value of 144.79 is 84.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings ranks #511 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Nature Energy Technology Holdings' Days Payable compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings ranks #511 out of 3007 companies for Days Payable. This places China Nature Energy Technology Holdings in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 78.29. China Nature Energy Technology Holdings' value of 144.79 is 84.9% above this benchmark. Historically, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 87.49 to 276.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 169.60 vs. the industry median of 78.29, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.29, based on 3,007 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. China Nature Energy Technology Holdings's current Days Payable of 144.79 is 84.9% 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 China Nature Energy Technology Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Nature Energy Technology Holdings's current Days Payable is 144.79, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 169.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Nature Energy Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings (HKSE:01597) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.55, compared to a current price of HK$6.05 — trading 137.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 144.79, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 169.60 and 84.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 78.29. China Nature Energy Technology 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 China Nature Energy Technology Holdings (HKSE:01597), the current Days Payable is 144.79 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 China Nature Energy Technology Holdings (HKSE:01597) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Nature Energy Technology Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$6.05 is trading 137.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.55. GuruFocus considers China Nature Energy Technology Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01597:

  • Days Payable: 144.79 (15% below median its 10-year median of 169.60)
  • GF Value™: HK$2.55 vs. price of HK$6.05 (137.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.9% above the Industrial Products median (#511 of 3007)

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China Nature Energy Technology Holdings Business Description

Address 1 Luoyang North Road, Luoshe Town, Jiangsu Province, Huishan District, Wuxi, CHN
China Nature Energy Technology Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing integrated services for the new energy power industry, focusing on the two core industries of energy storage and wind power pitch control systems in the People's Republic of China. Its segments include Sales of pitch control systems and related components; Sales of wind power; Wind farm operation and maintenance business; and Energy storage business. It derives a majority of its revenue from research and development, integration, manufacturing, and sales of pitch control systems and related components in wind turbine manufacturing.
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