Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) Days Payable: 23.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 67% Below Median


HSTC:PLC Petrolimex Petrochemical Corporation JSC HSTC:PLC
74 GF Score
Price ₫20,300.00
GF Value ₫30,035.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Days Payable?

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC HSTC:PLC 74 Days Payable is 23.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 71.70. GuruFocus rates HSTC:PLC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫30,035.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,556 Chemicals companies, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks worse than 73.71% on this metric.

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫410,531 Mil. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫1,601,607 Mil. Hence, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

HSTC:PLC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.49   Med: 71.7   Max: 104.61
Current: 36.35

During the past 13 years, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's highest Days Payable was 104.61. The lowest was 27.49. And the median was 71.70.

HSTC:PLC's Days Payable is ranked worse than
73.71% of 1556 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.915 vs HSTC:PLC: 36.35

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (45.38) to Mar. 2026 (23.39). It may suggest that Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC accelerated paying its suppliers.


Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC'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.

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Days Payable Chart

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HSTC:PLC vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC'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.


Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Days Payable falls into.


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Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC 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.

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (948228.133 + 452103.488) / 2 ) / 6772161.874*365
=700165.8105 / 6772161.874*365
=37.74

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (452103.488 + 368957.918) / 2 ) / 1601606.884*365 / 4
=410530.703 / 1601606.884*365 / 4
=23.39

* 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 23.39 mean?
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) has a Days Payable of 23.39 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 71.70. Over the past decade, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Days Payable has ranged from 27.49 to 104.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #1147 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Days Payable too high?
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current Days Payable of 23.39 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 71.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.49 to a high of 104.61. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.92. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's value of 23.39 is 61% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #1147 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #1147 out of 1556 companies for Days Payable. This places Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.92. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's value of 23.39 is 61% below this benchmark. Historically, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's own Days Payable has ranged from 27.49 to 104.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.70 vs. the industry median of 59.92, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.92, based on 1,556 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. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current Days Payable of 23.39 is 61% 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current Days Payable is 23.39, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 71.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫30,035.51, compared to a current price of ₫20,300.00 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 23.39, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 71.70 and 61% below the Chemicals industry median of 59.92. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC), the current Days Payable is 23.39 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫20,300.00 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫30,035.51. GuruFocus considers Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:PLC:

  • Days Payable: 23.39 (67% below median its 10-year median of 71.70)
  • GF Value™: ₫30,035.51 vs. price of ₫20,300.00 (32.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61% below the Chemicals median (#1147 of 1556)

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Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Business Description

Address No.229 Tay Son Street, Dong Da District, Floors 18 & 19, Khuong Thuong Ward, Hanoi, VNM
Petrolimex Petrochemical Corporation JSC is principally engaged in trading, importing and exporting lubricants, asphalt, chemicals and other petroleum and gas-related products. It is also involved in the trading, importing and exporting materials and equipment specialized in petrochemicals. The company offers transportation services; warehouse leasing; blending, testing, consultancy, and petrochemical technical services. In addition, it provides Maritime supply services.
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