Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) Days Payable: 55.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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HKSE:03822 Sam Woo Construction Group Ltd HKSE:03822
73 GF Score
Price HK$1.08
GF Value HK$1.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sam Woo Construction Group Days Payable?

Sam Woo Construction Group HKSE:03822 -1.82% 73 Days Payable is 55.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 49.92. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03822 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Sam Woo Construction Group ranks worse than 67.93% on this metric.

Sam Woo Construction Group's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$102.1 Mil. Sam Woo Construction Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$335.3 Mil. Hence, Sam Woo Construction Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.58.

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

HKSE:03822' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.37   Med: 49.92   Max: 92.82
Current: 51.78

During the past 13 years, Sam Woo Construction Group's highest Days Payable was 92.82. The lowest was 29.37. And the median was 49.92.

HKSE:03822's Days Payable is ranked worse than
67.93% of 1718 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 77.065 vs HKSE:03822: 51.78

Sam Woo Construction Group's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (44.97) to Mar. 2026 (55.58). It may suggest that Sam Woo Construction Group delayed paying its suppliers.


Sam Woo Construction Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sam Woo Construction 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.

Sam Woo Construction Group Days Payable Chart

Sam Woo Construction Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Sam Woo Construction Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:03822 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Payable Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sam Woo Construction 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.


Sam Woo Construction Group Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sam Woo Construction Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sam Woo Construction Group's Days Payable falls into.


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Sam Woo Construction 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.

Sam Woo Construction Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (100.541 + 90.477) / 2 ) / 715.998*365
=95.509 / 715.998*365
=48.69

Sam Woo Construction Group's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (113.728 + 90.477) / 2 ) / 335.255*365 / 2
=102.1025 / 335.255*365 / 2
=55.58

* 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 55.58 mean?
Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) has a Days Payable of 55.58 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Sam Woo Construction Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 49.92. Over the past decade, Sam Woo Construction Group's Days Payable has ranged from 29.37 to 92.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Sam Woo Construction Group ranks #1167 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Sam Woo Construction Group's Days Payable too high?
Sam Woo Construction Group's current Days Payable of 55.58 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 49.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.37 to a high of 92.82. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 77.07. Sam Woo Construction Group's value of 55.58 is 27.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sam Woo Construction Group ranks #1167 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sam Woo Construction Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sam Woo Construction Group's Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sam Woo Construction Group ranks #1167 out of 1718 companies for Days Payable. This places Sam Woo Construction Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 77.07. Sam Woo Construction Group's value of 55.58 is 27.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sam Woo Construction Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 29.37 to 92.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.92 vs. the industry median of 77.07, Sam Woo Construction 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 77.07, based on 1,718 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. Sam Woo Construction Group's current Days Payable of 55.58 is 27.9% 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 Sam Woo Construction Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 77.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sam Woo Construction Group's current Days Payable is 55.58, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 49.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sam Woo Construction Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.28, compared to a current price of HK$1.08 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 55.58, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 49.92 and 27.9% below the Construction industry median of 77.07. Sam Woo Construction Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822), the current Days Payable is 55.58 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Sam Woo Construction Group (HKSE:03822) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Woo Construction Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.08 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.28. GuruFocus considers Sam Woo Construction Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:03822:

  • Days Payable: 55.58 (11% above median its 10-year median of 49.92)
  • GF Value™: HK$1.28 vs. price of HK$1.08 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.9% below the Construction median (#1167 of 1718)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03822 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sam Woo Construction Group Business Description

Address 92 Granville Road, Unit 901, 9th Floor, Energy Plaza, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Sam Woo Construction Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the provision of foundation works and ancillary services, which include the construction of bored piles, rock socketed H-piles excavation and lateral support works, and site investigation and removal of installed piles. The company operates its business through one segment, Foundation and ancillary services, generating revenue from these operations. Geographically, it operates and generates revenue from Hong Kong.
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