Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613) Days Payable: 296.24 (As of Sep. 2025) — 86% Above Median

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HKSE:01613 Synertone Communication Corp HKSE:01613
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Price HK$0.85
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What is Synertone Communication Days Payable?

Synertone Communication HKSE:01613 -2.30% 35 Days Payable is 296.24 as of Sep. 2025, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 159.63. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01613 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,440 Hardware companies, Synertone Communication ranks better than 76.89% on this metric.

Synertone Communication's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$8.61 Mil. Synertone Communication's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$5.30 Mil. Hence, Synertone Communication's Days Payable for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 296.24.

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

HKSE:01613' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.97   Med: 159.63   Max: 269.32
Current: 123.32

During the past 13 years, Synertone Communication's highest Days Payable was 269.32. The lowest was 32.97. And the median was 159.63.

HKSE:01613's Days Payable is ranked better than
76.89% of 2440 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.965 vs HKSE:01613: 123.32

Synertone Communication's Days Payable increased from Sep. 2024 (48.86) to Sep. 2025 (296.24). It may suggest that Synertone Communication delayed paying its suppliers.


Synertone Communication Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synertone Communication'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.

Synertone Communication Days Payable Chart

Synertone Communication Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Synertone Communication Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 90.21 48.86 102.57 296.24 66.87

HKSE:01613 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Days Payable Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Synertone Communication'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.


Synertone Communication Days Payable vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Synertone Communication's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Synertone Communication's Days Payable falls into.


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Synertone Communication 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.

Synertone Communication's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (13.814 + 11.298) / 2 ) / 101.024*365
=12.556 / 101.024*365
=45.36

Synertone Communication's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (11.298 + 5.921) / 2 ) / 5.304*365 / 2
=8.6095 / 5.304*365 / 2
=296.24

* 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 296.24 mean?
Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613) has a Days Payable of 296.24 as of Sep. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Synertone Communication and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 159.63. Over the past decade, Synertone Communication's Days Payable has ranged from 32.97 to 269.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Synertone Communication ranks #564 out of 2440 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Synertone Communication's Days Payable too high?
Synertone Communication's current Days Payable of 296.24 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 159.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.97 to a high of 269.32. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.97. Synertone Communication's value of 296.24 is 323.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synertone Communication ranks #564 out of 2440 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Synertone Communication has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synertone Communication's Days Payable compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Synertone Communication ranks #564 out of 2440 companies for Days Payable. This places Synertone Communication in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 69.97. Synertone Communication's value of 296.24 is 323.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Synertone Communication's own Days Payable has ranged from 32.97 to 269.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 159.63 vs. the industry median of 69.97, Synertone Communication 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.97, based on 2,440 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. Synertone Communication's current Days Payable of 296.24 is 323.4% 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 Synertone Communication and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 69.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synertone Communication's current Days Payable is 296.24, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 159.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synertone Communication stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.12, compared to a current price of HK$0.85 — trading 608.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 296.24, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 159.63 and 323.4% above the Hardware industry median of 69.97. Synertone Communication's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 8 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 Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613), the current Days Payable is 296.24 as of Sep. 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 Synertone Communication (HKSE:01613) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synertone Communication stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.85 is trading 608.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.12. GuruFocus considers Synertone Communication to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01613:

  • Days Payable: 296.24 (86% above median its 10-year median of 159.63)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.12 vs. price of HK$0.85 (608.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 323.4% above the Hardware median (#564 of 2440)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01613 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Synertone Communication Business Description

Address 66 Mody Road, Room 1012, 10th Floor, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Synertone Communication Corp is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include Building intelligence, Control system, and Data Centre. It generates maximum revenue from the Building intelligence segment which includes the provision of video intercom systems and security alarm solutions for residential complexes; and smart home automation systems for new and existing households. Its Control System segment includes the provision of automation hardware and software products, information systems platforms, as well as the industrial and monitoring and scheduling management system solutions for the municipal utility industry. The Data Centre segment includes rental and maintenance services of computer equipment and machines and other related services.
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