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Hephaestus HoldingsHKSE:08173 32 Days Payable is 59.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 374% above its 10-year median of 12.58. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08173 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Business Services companies, Hephaestus Holdings ranks better than 50.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hephaestus Holdings's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08173'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36 Med: 12.58 Max: 456.32
Current: 44.4
During the past 13 years, Hephaestus Holdings's highest Days Payable was 456.32. The lowest was 1.36. And the median was 12.58.
HKSE:08173's Days Payable is ranked better than 50.37% of 945
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 43.81
vs HKSE:08173: 44.40
Hephaestus Holdings's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (12.58) to Mar. 2026 (59.64).
It may suggest that Hephaestus Holdingsdelayed paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for Hephaestus 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.
HKSE:08173 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Days Payable Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Hephaestus 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.
Hephaestus Holdings Days Payable vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hephaestus Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hephaestus Holdings's Days Payable falls into.
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.
Hephaestus Holdings's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) has a Days Payable of 59.64 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 Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. This is 374% above median its historical median of 12.58. Over the past decade, Hephaestus Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 1.36 to 456.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #469 out of 945 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Hephaestus Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Hephaestus Holdings' current Days Payable of 59.64 is 374% above median its 10-year median of 12.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 456.32. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 43.81. Hephaestus Holdings' value of 59.64 is 36.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #469 out of 945 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hephaestus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaestus Holdings' Days Payable compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #469 out of 945 companies for Days Payable. This puts Hephaestus Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 43.81. Hephaestus Holdings' value of 59.64 is 36.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hephaestus Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 1.36 to 456.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.58 vs. the industry median of 43.81, Hephaestus Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 43.81, based on 945 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. Hephaestus Holdings's current Days Payable of 59.64 is 36.1% 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 Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 43.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hephaestus Holdings's current Days Payable is 59.64, which is 374% above median its own 10-year median of 12.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaestus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 59.64, which is 374% above median its 10-year median of 12.58 and 36.1% above the Business Services industry median of 43.81. Hephaestus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173), the current Days Payable is 59.64 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45.
GuruFocus considers Hephaestus Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08173:
Days Payable: 59.64 (374% above median its 10-year median of 12.58)
GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.12 (74.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.1% above the Business Services median (#469 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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