HKE Holdings (HKSE:01726) Days Payable: 56.88 (As of Dec. 2025) — 115% Above Median

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HKSE:01726 HKE Holdings Ltd HKSE:01726
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What is HKE Holdings Days Payable?

HKE Holdings HKSE:01726 -3.03% 59 Days Payable is 56.88 as of Dec. 2025, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 26.47. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01726 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,721 Construction companies, HKE Holdings ranks worse than 59.62% on this metric.

HKE Holdings's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$11.4 Mil. HKE Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$36.5 Mil. Hence, HKE Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 56.88.

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

HKSE:01726' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.87   Med: 26.47   Max: 62.32
Current: 62.32

During the past 11 years, HKE Holdings's highest Days Payable was 62.32. The lowest was 11.87. And the median was 26.47.

HKSE:01726's Days Payable is ranked worse than
59.62% of 1721 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.61 vs HKSE:01726: 62.32

HKE Holdings's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (46.88) to Dec. 2025 (56.88). It may suggest that HKE Holdings delayed paying its suppliers.


HKE Holdings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HKE 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.

HKE Holdings Days Payable Chart

HKE Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Payable
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HKE Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:01726 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Payable Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, HKE 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.


HKE Holdings Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, HKE Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HKE 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.

HKE Holdings's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (7.517 + 14.993) / 2 ) / 84.496*365
=11.255 / 84.496*365
=48.62

HKE 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
=( (14.993 + 7.771) / 2 ) / 36.52*365 / 2
=11.382 / 36.52*365 / 2
=56.88

* 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 56.88 mean?
HKE Holdings (HKSE:01726) has a Days Payable of 56.88 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 HKE Holdings and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 26.47. Over the past decade, HKE Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 11.87 to 62.32. According to the industry distribution chart, HKE Holdings ranks #1026 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is HKE Holdings' Days Payable too high?
HKE Holdings' current Days Payable of 56.88 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 26.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.87 to a high of 62.32. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.61. HKE Holdings' value of 56.88 is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HKE Holdings ranks #1026 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HKE Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKE Holdings' Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, HKE Holdings ranks #1026 out of 1721 companies for Days Payable. This places HKE Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 76.61. HKE Holdings' value of 56.88 is 25.8% below this benchmark. Historically, HKE Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 11.87 to 62.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.47 vs. the industry median of 76.61, HKE 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.61, based on 1,721 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. HKE Holdings's current Days Payable of 56.88 is 25.8% 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 HKE Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HKE Holdings's current Days Payable is 56.88, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 26.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HKE Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKE Holdings (HKSE:01726) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.60, compared to a current price of HK$0.96 — trading 63.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 56.88, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 26.47 and 25.8% below the Construction industry median of 76.61. HKE Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 HKE Holdings (HKSE:01726), the current Days Payable is 56.88 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 HKE Holdings (HKSE:01726) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKE Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.96 is trading 63.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.60. GuruFocus considers HKE Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01726:

  • Days Payable: 56.88 (115% above median its 10-year median of 26.47)
  • GF Value™: HK$2.60 vs. price of HK$0.96 (63.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.8% below the Construction median (#1026 of 1721)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01726 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HKE Holdings Business Description

Address 168-200 Connaught Road Central, China Merchants Tower, Unit 2414-2416, 24th Floor, Shun Tak Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
HKE Holdings Ltd is a Singapore-based contractor specializing in the medical and healthcare sectors with expertise in performing radiation shielding works. It mainly provides integrated design and building services for hospitals and clinics in Singapore. The company's Four operating segments include: Engineering Business segment which engaged in the provision of integrated design and building services, maintenance and other services as well as sales of tools and materials; Fintech platform segment in provision of virtual assets trading platform services; Investment holding segment and Trading and Asset Management Business segment which engaged in trading of derivatives and provision of advisory and asset management services. The majority of Revenue is from the Engineering Business.
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