Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) Days Payable: 45.03 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Below Median

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HKSE:01837 Natural Food International Holding Ltd HKSE:01837
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Price HK$1.59
GF Value HK$0.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Natural Food International Holding Days Payable?

Natural Food International Holding HKSE:01837 -0.93% 64 Days Payable is 45.03 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 52.22. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01837 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,888 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Natural Food International Holding ranks better than 54.93% on this metric.

Natural Food International Holding's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$134 Mil. Natural Food International Holding's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$543 Mil. Hence, Natural Food International Holding's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 45.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Food International Holding's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01837' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.8   Med: 52.22   Max: 63.01
Current: 48.83

During the past 11 years, Natural Food International Holding's highest Days Payable was 63.01. The lowest was 42.80. And the median was 52.22.

HKSE:01837's Days Payable is ranked better than
54.93% of 1888 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 43.945 vs HKSE:01837: 48.83

Natural Food International Holding's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (47.23) to Dec. 2025 (45.03). It may suggest that Natural Food International Holding accelerated paying its suppliers.


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Natural Food International Holding Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natural Food International Holding'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.

Natural Food International Holding Days Payable Chart

Natural Food International Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Natural Food International Holding Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:01837 vs KHC, GIS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Natural Food International Holding'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.


Natural Food International Holding Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Food International Holding's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Natural Food International Holding's Days Payable falls into.


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Natural Food International Holding 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.

Natural Food International Holding'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
=( (121.752 + 149.243) / 2 ) / 975.528*365
=135.4975 / 975.528*365
=50.70

Natural Food International Holding'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
=( (118.711 + 149.243) / 2 ) / 542.935*365 / 2
=133.977 / 542.935*365 / 2
=45.03

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 45.03 mean?
Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) has a Days Payable of 45.03 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 Natural Food International Holding and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 52.22. Over the past decade, Natural Food International Holding's Days Payable has ranged from 42.80 to 63.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Food International Holding ranks #851 out of 1888 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Natural Food International Holding's Days Payable too high?
Natural Food International Holding's current Days Payable of 45.03 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 52.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.80 to a high of 63.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 43.95. Natural Food International Holding's value of 45.03 is 2.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Food International Holding ranks #851 out of 1888 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Natural Food International Holding has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Food International Holding's Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Natural Food International Holding ranks #851 out of 1888 companies for Days Payable. This puts Natural Food International Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 43.95. Natural Food International Holding's value of 45.03 is 2.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Natural Food International Holding's own Days Payable has ranged from 42.80 to 63.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.22 vs. the industry median of 43.95, Natural Food International Holding 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 43.95, based on 1,888 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. Natural Food International Holding's current Days Payable of 45.03 is 2.5% 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 Natural Food International Holding and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 43.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Food International Holding's current Days Payable is 45.03, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 52.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Food International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.81, compared to a current price of HK$1.59 — trading 96.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 45.03, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 52.22 and 2.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 43.95. Natural Food International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837), the current Days Payable is 45.03 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 Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Food International Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.59 is trading 96.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.81. GuruFocus considers Natural Food International Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01837:

  • Days Payable: 45.03 (14% below median its 10-year median of 52.22)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.81 vs. price of HK$1.59 (96.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#851 of 1888)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01837 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Natural Food International Holding Business Description

Address Yuehei Street, No. 8 Haitian 1st Road, 7th Floor, West Tower, Baidu International Building, Binhai Community, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN
Natural Food International Holding Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in processing and selling natural health food in the People's Republic of China. The Group operates within one geographical location Chinese Mainland. The Group sells its products through an extensive network of offline channels, including supermarket counter business and offline shelf business, as well as online channels, including e-commerce platforms and WeChat member stores.
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