Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) Days Payable: 74.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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HKSE:08319 Expert Systems Holdings Ltd HKSE:08319
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What is Expert Systems Holdings Days Payable?

Expert Systems Holdings HKSE:08319 -0.93% 55 Days Payable is 74.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 77.86. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08319 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,611 Software companies, Expert Systems Holdings ranks better than 61.97% on this metric.

Expert Systems Holdings's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$185.6 Mil. Expert Systems Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$454.9 Mil. Hence, Expert Systems Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 74.48.

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

HKSE:08319' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.88   Med: 77.86   Max: 93.78
Current: 76.19

During the past 13 years, Expert Systems Holdings's highest Days Payable was 93.78. The lowest was 50.88. And the median was 77.86.

HKSE:08319's Days Payable is ranked better than
61.97% of 2611 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 51.72 vs HKSE:08319: 76.19

Expert Systems Holdings's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (68.04) to Mar. 2026 (74.48). It may suggest that Expert Systems Holdings delayed paying its suppliers.


Expert Systems Holdings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Expert Systems 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.

Expert Systems Holdings Days Payable Chart

Expert Systems Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Expert Systems Holdings 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:08319 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Days Payable Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Expert Systems 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.


Expert Systems Holdings Days Payable vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Expert Systems Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Expert Systems Holdings's Days Payable falls into.


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Expert Systems 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.

Expert Systems Holdings'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
=( (163.986 + 213.849) / 2 ) / 854.683*365
=188.9175 / 854.683*365
=80.68

Expert Systems Holdings'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
=( (157.394 + 213.849) / 2 ) / 454.858*365 / 2
=185.6215 / 454.858*365 / 2
=74.48

* 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 74.48 mean?
Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) has a Days Payable of 74.48 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 Expert Systems Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 77.86. Over the past decade, Expert Systems Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 50.88 to 93.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Expert Systems Holdings ranks #993 out of 2611 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Expert Systems Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Expert Systems Holdings' current Days Payable of 74.48 is near median its 10-year median of 77.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.88 to a high of 93.78. The Software industry median Days Payable is 51.72. Expert Systems Holdings' value of 74.48 is 44% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Expert Systems Holdings ranks #993 out of 2611 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Expert Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Expert Systems Holdings' Days Payable compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Expert Systems Holdings ranks #993 out of 2611 companies for Days Payable. This puts Expert Systems Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.72. Expert Systems Holdings' value of 74.48 is 44% above this benchmark. Historically, Expert Systems Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 50.88 to 93.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.86 vs. the industry median of 51.72, Expert Systems 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 Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 51.72, 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. Expert Systems Holdings's current Days Payable of 74.48 is 44% 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 Expert Systems Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 51.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Expert Systems Holdings's current Days Payable is 74.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 77.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Expert Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.20, compared to a current price of HK$0.11 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 74.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 77.86 and 44% above the Software industry median of 51.72. Expert Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319), the current Days Payable is 74.48 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 Expert Systems Holdings (HKSE:08319) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Expert Systems Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.11 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.20. GuruFocus considers Expert Systems Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08319:

  • Days Payable: 74.48 (near median its 10-year median of 77.86)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.20 vs. price of HK$0.11 (46.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44% above the Software median (#993 of 2611)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08319 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Expert Systems Holdings Business Description

Address 64 Hoi Yuen Road, 22nd Floor, Yen Sheng Centre, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Expert Systems Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions .The operating segments of the Company are the provision of IT infrastructure solutions, the provision of IT infrastructure management services and the provision of AI business. Its products and solutions comprise server and storage consolidation, backup and restore, desktop management, networking, infrastructure and management, and information security. The company serves a diverse range of markets including banking, finance, insurance, telecommunications, media, Hotel and government sector. Geographically, Hong Kong contributes to the vast majority of total revenue.
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