Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) Days Payable: 96.76 (As of Mar. 2026) — 76% Above Median


KUW:ASC Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC
32 GF Score
Price KWD0.74
GF Value KWD0.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Days Payable?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC +0.41% 32 Days Payable is 96.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 55.10. GuruFocus rates KUW:ASC with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,600 Software companies, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks better than 62.62% on this metric.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.91 Mil. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.86 Mil. Hence, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 96.76.

The historical rank and industry rank for Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:ASC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.62   Med: 55.1   Max: 193.61
Current: 80.35

During the past 13 years, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s highest Days Payable was 193.61. The lowest was 29.62. And the median was 55.10.

KUW:ASC's Days Payable is ranked better than
62.62% of 2600 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 54.025 vs KUW:ASC: 80.35

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (86.18) to Mar. 2026 (96.76). It may suggest that Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) delayed paying its suppliers.


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Days Payable Related Terms


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'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.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Days Payable Chart

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KUW:ASC vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'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.


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Days Payable vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Days Payable falls into.


KUW:ASC
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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 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.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'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
=( (0.72 + 0.113) / 2 ) / 5.133*365
=0.4165 / 5.133*365
=29.62

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'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
=( (0.113 + 1.713) / 2 ) / 0.861*365 / 4
=0.913 / 0.861*365 / 4
=96.76

* 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 96.76 mean?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) has a Days Payable of 96.76 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 55.10. Over the past decade, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Days Payable has ranged from 29.62 to 193.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #972 out of 2600 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Days Payable too high?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current Days Payable of 96.76 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 55.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.62 to a high of 193.61. The Software industry median Days Payable is 54.03. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s value of 96.76 is 79.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #972 out of 2600 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Days Payable compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #972 out of 2600 companies for Days Payable. This puts Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 54.03. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s value of 96.76 is 79.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s own Days Payable has ranged from 29.62 to 193.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.10 vs. the industry median of 54.03, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 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 54.03, based on 2,600 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. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current Days Payable of 96.76 is 79.1% 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 54.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current Days Payable is 96.76, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 55.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.74 — trading 251% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 96.76, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 55.10 and 79.1% above the Software industry median of 54.03. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 7 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC), the current Days Payable is 96.76 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.74 is trading 251% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21. GuruFocus considers Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ASC:

  • Days Payable: 96.76 (76% above median its 10-year median of 55.10)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.74 (251% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.1% above the Software median (#972 of 2600)

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


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Business Description

Address Free zone, Future Area, P.O.Box 27159, Plot No. 28B / 29B, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13132
Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) operates in the IT (information technology) sector. It provides full end-to-end solution starting from cabling and network infrastructure up to the level of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation through specialized engineers. Its business activities are divided into three divisions including Global Distribution Systems, Services & Solutions and Engineering Solutions. The company offers various services including systems integration, in-house developed application and mobility solutions, IT managed services, consulting services, cloud computing, among others.
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