Lifestyle China Group (HKSE:02136) Days Payable: 26.53 (As of Dec. 2025) — 35% Below Median

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HKSE:02136 Lifestyle China Group Ltd HKSE:02136
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What is Lifestyle China Group Days Payable?

Lifestyle China Group HKSE:02136 50 Days Payable is 26.53 as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 41.06. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02136 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,103 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lifestyle China Group ranks worse than 77.15% on this metric.

Lifestyle China Group's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$43 Mil. Lifestyle China Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$299 Mil. Hence, Lifestyle China Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.53.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lifestyle China Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:02136' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.14   Med: 41.06   Max: 55.05
Current: 28.14

During the past 13 years, Lifestyle China Group's highest Days Payable was 55.05. The lowest was 28.14. And the median was 41.06.

HKSE:02136's Days Payable is ranked worse than
77.15% of 1103 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.29 vs HKSE:02136: 28.14

Lifestyle China Group's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (32.27) to Dec. 2025 (26.53). It may suggest that Lifestyle China Group accelerated paying its suppliers.


Lifestyle China Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifestyle China Group'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.

Lifestyle China Group Days Payable Chart

Lifestyle China Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Lifestyle China Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:02136 vs DDS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Lifestyle China Group'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.


Lifestyle China Group Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lifestyle China Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lifestyle China Group's Days Payable falls into.


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Lifestyle China Group 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.

Lifestyle China Group'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
=( (55.519 + 50.424) / 2 ) / 619.162*365
=52.9715 / 619.162*365
=31.23

Lifestyle China Group'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
=( (36.462 + 50.424) / 2 ) / 298.813*365 / 2
=43.443 / 298.813*365 / 2
=26.53

* 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 26.53 mean?
Lifestyle China Group (HKSE:02136) has a Days Payable of 26.53 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 Lifestyle China Group and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 41.06. Over the past decade, Lifestyle China Group's Days Payable has ranged from 28.14 to 55.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifestyle China Group ranks #851 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Lifestyle China Group's Days Payable too high?
Lifestyle China Group's current Days Payable of 26.53 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 41.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.14 to a high of 55.05. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.29. Lifestyle China Group's value of 26.53 is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifestyle China Group ranks #851 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifestyle China Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifestyle China Group's Days Payable compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lifestyle China Group ranks #851 out of 1103 companies for Days Payable. This places Lifestyle China Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.29. Lifestyle China Group's value of 26.53 is 48.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Lifestyle China Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 28.14 to 55.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.06 vs. the industry median of 51.29, Lifestyle China Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.29, based on 1,103 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. Lifestyle China Group's current Days Payable of 26.53 is 48.3% 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 Lifestyle China Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifestyle China Group's current Days Payable is 26.53, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 41.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifestyle China Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle China Group (HKSE:02136) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.73, compared to a current price of HK$0.60 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 26.53, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 41.06 and 48.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.29. Lifestyle China Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Lifestyle China Group (HKSE:02136), the current Days Payable is 26.53 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 Lifestyle China Group (HKSE:02136) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle China Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.60 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.73. GuruFocus considers Lifestyle China Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02136:

  • Days Payable: 26.53 (35% below median its 10-year median of 41.06)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.73 vs. price of HK$0.60 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#851 of 1103)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02136 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lifestyle China Group Business Description

Address 555 Hennessy Road, 20th Floor, East Point Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Lifestyle China Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the operation of department stores and related retailing business as well as property investment in the PRC. Geographically, the company derives all of its revenues from China.
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