Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) Days Payable: 148.16 (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Above Median

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HKSE:08535 Vistar Holdings Ltd HKSE:08535
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What is Vistar Holdings Days Payable?

Vistar Holdings HKSE:08535 56 Days Payable is 148.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 99.52. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08535 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Vistar Holdings ranks better than 69.58% on this metric.

Vistar Holdings's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$84.7 Mil. Vistar Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$104.3 Mil. Hence, Vistar Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 148.16.

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

HKSE:08535' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.58   Med: 99.52   Max: 130.24
Current: 124.13

During the past 11 years, Vistar Holdings's highest Days Payable was 130.24. The lowest was 72.58. And the median was 99.52.

HKSE:08535's Days Payable is ranked better than
69.58% of 1719 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.6 vs HKSE:08535: 124.13

Vistar Holdings's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (107.68) to Mar. 2026 (148.16). It may suggest that Vistar Holdings delayed paying its suppliers.


Vistar Holdings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vistar 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.

Vistar Holdings Days Payable Chart

Vistar Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Vistar Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 84.45 114.54 107.68 113.35 148.16

HKSE:08535 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Payable Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Vistar 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.


Vistar Holdings Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Vistar Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:08535
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Vistar 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.

Vistar 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
=( (80.093 + 75.299) / 2 ) / 244.524*365
=77.696 / 244.524*365
=115.98

Vistar 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
=( (94.076 + 75.299) / 2 ) / 104.314*365 / 2
=84.6875 / 104.314*365 / 2
=148.16

* 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 148.16 mean?
Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) has a Days Payable of 148.16 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 Vistar Holdings and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 99.52. Over the past decade, Vistar Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 72.58 to 130.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistar Holdings ranks #523 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Vistar Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Vistar Holdings' current Days Payable of 148.16 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 99.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.58 to a high of 130.24. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.60. Vistar Holdings' value of 148.16 is 93.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistar Holdings ranks #523 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vistar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistar Holdings' Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Vistar Holdings ranks #523 out of 1719 companies for Days Payable. This puts Vistar Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 76.60. Vistar Holdings' value of 148.16 is 93.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Vistar Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 72.58 to 130.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.52 vs. the industry median of 76.60, Vistar 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.60, based on 1,719 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. Vistar Holdings's current Days Payable of 148.16 is 93.4% 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 Vistar Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistar Holdings's current Days Payable is 148.16, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 99.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vistar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 140% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 148.16, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 99.52 and 93.4% above the Construction industry median of 76.60. Vistar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535), the current Days Payable is 148.16 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 Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistar Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 140% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.05. GuruFocus considers Vistar Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08535:

  • Days Payable: 148.16 (49% above median its 10-year median of 99.52)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.05 vs. price of HK$0.12 (140% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.4% above the Construction median (#523 of 1719)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08535 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vistar Holdings Business Description

Address 27 Lee Chung Street, Unit 2, 13th Floor, Tak King Industrial Building, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Vistar Holdings Ltd's principal activity of the Company is investment holding. The Company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the provision of installation services, alteration and addition works, and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical engineering systems in Hong Kong. The company operates through three segments, namely, Installation services, Alteration and addition work, and Maintenance services. Its Installation segment is involved in the supply and carrying out of installation services; Its Alteration and addition work segment provision of alteration and addition works on existing systems of customers; and its Maintenance services segment comprises the provision of repair and maintenance services. The group derives its majority revenue from Hong Kong.
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