Guan Chao Holdings (HKSE:01872) Days Payable: 23.21 (As of Dec. 2025) — 250% Above Median

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HKSE:01872 Guan Chao Holdings Ltd HKSE:01872
52 GF Score
Price HK$3.90
GF Value HK$0.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Guan Chao Holdings Days Payable?

Guan Chao Holdings HKSE:01872 -7.58% 52 Days Payable is 23.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 250% above its 10-year median of 6.63. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01872 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Vehicles & Parts companies, Guan Chao Holdings ranks worse than 91.9% on this metric.

Guan Chao Holdings's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$132 Mil. Guan Chao Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1,036 Mil. Hence, Guan Chao Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.21.

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

HKSE:01872' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.1   Med: 6.63   Max: 31.09
Current: 21.71

During the past 10 years, Guan Chao Holdings's highest Days Payable was 31.09. The lowest was 3.10. And the median was 6.63.

HKSE:01872's Days Payable is ranked worse than
91.9% of 1308 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.085 vs HKSE:01872: 21.71

Guan Chao Holdings's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (10.65) to Dec. 2025 (23.21). It may suggest that Guan Chao Holdings delayed paying its suppliers.


Guan Chao Holdings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guan Chao 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.

Guan Chao Holdings Days Payable Chart

Guan Chao Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.10 4.40 3.90 12.10 31.09

Guan Chao Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 3.51 2.72 10.65 8.95 23.21

HKSE:01872 vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Guan Chao 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.


Guan Chao Holdings Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Guan Chao Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Guan Chao 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.

Guan Chao 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
=( (59.348 + 247.078) / 2 ) / 1798.663*365
=153.213 / 1798.663*365
=31.09

Guan Chao 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
=( (16.517 + 247.078) / 2 ) / 1036.432*365 / 2
=131.7975 / 1036.432*365 / 2
=23.21

* 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 23.21 mean?
Guan Chao Holdings (HKSE:01872) has a Days Payable of 23.21 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 Guan Chao Holdings and its competitors. This is 250% above median its historical median of 6.63. Over the past decade, Guan Chao Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 3.10 to 31.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Guan Chao Holdings ranks #1202 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Guan Chao Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Guan Chao Holdings' current Days Payable of 23.21 is 250% above median its 10-year median of 6.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.10 to a high of 31.09. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.09. Guan Chao Holdings' value of 23.21 is 65.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guan Chao Holdings ranks #1202 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Guan Chao 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 Guan Chao Holdings' Days Payable compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Guan Chao Holdings ranks #1202 out of 1308 companies for Days Payable. This places Guan Chao Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.09. Guan Chao Holdings' value of 23.21 is 65.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Guan Chao Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 3.10 to 31.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.63 vs. the industry median of 67.09, Guan Chao 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.09, based on 1,308 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. Guan Chao Holdings's current Days Payable of 23.21 is 65.4% 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 Guan Chao Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guan Chao Holdings's current Days Payable is 23.21, which is 250% above median its own 10-year median of 6.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guan Chao Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chao Holdings (HKSE:01872) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.39, compared to a current price of HK$3.90 — trading 900% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 23.21, which is 250% above median its 10-year median of 6.63 and 65.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.09. Guan Chao Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Guan Chao Holdings (HKSE:01872), the current Days Payable is 23.21 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 Guan Chao Holdings (HKSE:01872) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chao Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$3.90 is trading 900% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.39. GuruFocus considers Guan Chao Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01872:

  • Days Payable: 23.21 (250% above median its 10-year median of 6.63)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.39 vs. price of HK$3.90 (900% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1202 of 1308)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guan Chao Holdings Business Description

Address 24 Leng Kee Road, No. 01-02, Leng Kee Autopoint, Singapore, SGP, 159096
Guan Chao Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of the Group are sales of new parallel-import motor vehicles and pre-owned motor vehicles, provision of motor vehicle financing services and motor vehicle insurance agency services, sales of motor vehicle spare parts and accessories, and provision of motor vehicle leasing services. Its segment comprises Sales of motor vehicles and provision of related services; Rental income from operating lease of motor vehicles; Sales of spare parts and accessories; Sales of hair-care products; and manufacture and sales of lithium niobate crystals and lithium niobate thin films. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of motor vehicles.
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