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Future Data GroupHKSE:08229 +2.98%45 Days Payable is 50.85 as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 64.92. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08229 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,611 Software companies, Future Data Group ranks better than 51.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Future Data Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08229'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.01 Med: 64.92 Max: 109.6
Current: 54.55
During the past 12 years, Future Data Group's highest Days Payable was 109.60. The lowest was 38.01. And the median was 64.92.
HKSE:08229's Days Payable is ranked better than 51.9% of 2611
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 51.77
vs HKSE:08229: 54.55
Future Data Group's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (44.79) to Dec. 2025 (50.85).
It may suggest that Future Data Groupdelayed paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for Future Data 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.
HKSE:08229 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Days Payable Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Future Data 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.
Future Data Group Days Payable vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Future Data Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Future Data Group'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.
Future Data Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Future Data Group (HKSE:08229) has a Days Payable of 50.85 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 Future Data Group and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 64.92. Over the past decade, Future Data Group's Days Payable has ranged from 38.01 to 109.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Future Data Group ranks #1256 out of 2611 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Future Data Group's Days Payable too high?
Future Data Group's current Days Payable of 50.85 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 64.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.01 to a high of 109.60. The Software industry median Days Payable is 51.77. Future Data Group's value of 50.85 is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future Data Group ranks #1256 out of 2611 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Future Data Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future Data Group's Days Payable compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Future Data Group ranks #1256 out of 2611 companies for Days Payable. This puts Future Data Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.77. Future Data Group's value of 50.85 is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Future Data Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 38.01 to 109.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.92 vs. the industry median of 51.77, Future Data 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 Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 51.77, based on 2,611 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. Future Data Group's current Days Payable of 50.85 is 1.8% 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 Future Data Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 51.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future Data Group's current Days Payable is 50.85, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 64.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future Data Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Data Group (HKSE:08229) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.36, compared to a current price of HK$0.87 — trading 140.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 50.85, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 64.92 and 1.8% below the Software industry median of 51.77. Future Data Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Future Data Group (HKSE:08229), the current Days Payable is 50.85 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 Future Data Group (HKSE:08229) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Data Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.87 is trading 140.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.36.
GuruFocus considers Future Data Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08229:
Days Payable: 50.85 (22% below median its 10-year median of 64.92)
GF Value™: HK$0.36 vs. price of HK$0.87 (140.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Software median (#1256 of 2611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Future Data Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the provision of integration of systems with network connectivity, cloud computing, network security functions, and providing maintenance services. Its operating segments are System integration, and Maintenance services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the System integration segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Korea.
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