Jardine Matheson Holdings (LSE:JAR) Days Payable: 138.90 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


LSE:JAR Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd LSE:JAR
69 GF Score
Price $62.50
GF Value $40.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Jardine Matheson Holdings Days Payable?

Jardine Matheson Holdings LSE:JAR 69 Days Payable is 138.90 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 131.98. GuruFocus rates LSE:JAR with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Conglomerates companies, Jardine Matheson Holdings ranks better than 86.19% on this metric.

Jardine Matheson Holdings's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $9,483 Mil. Jardine Matheson Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $12,459 Mil. Hence, Jardine Matheson Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 138.90.

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

LSE:JAR' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 106.98   Med: 131.98   Max: 152.17
Current: 146.21

During the past 13 years, Jardine Matheson Holdings's highest Days Payable was 152.17. The lowest was 106.98. And the median was 131.98.

LSE:JAR's Days Payable is ranked better than
86.19% of 507 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 56 vs LSE:JAR: 146.21

Jardine Matheson Holdings's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (141.50) to Dec. 2025 (138.90). It may suggest that Jardine Matheson Holdings accelerated paying its suppliers.


Jardine Matheson Holdings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jardine Matheson 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.

Jardine Matheson Holdings Days Payable Chart

Jardine Matheson Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Jardine Matheson Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LSE:JAR vs HON, MMM: Days Payable Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Jardine Matheson 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.


Jardine Matheson Holdings Days Payable vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Jardine Matheson Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jardine Matheson 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.

Jardine Matheson Holdings'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
=( (10835 + 9360) / 2 ) / 24798*365
=10097.5 / 24798*365
=148.62

Jardine Matheson Holdings's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (9605 + 9360) / 2 ) / 12459*365 / 2
=9482.5 / 12459*365 / 2
=138.90

* 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 138.90 mean?
Jardine Matheson Holdings (LSE:JAR) has a Days Payable of 138.90 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 Jardine Matheson Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 131.98. Over the past decade, Jardine Matheson Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 106.98 to 152.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Jardine Matheson Holdings ranks #70 out of 507 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Jardine Matheson Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Jardine Matheson Holdings' current Days Payable of 138.90 is near median its 10-year median of 131.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 106.98 to a high of 152.17. The Conglomerates industry median Days Payable is 56.00. Jardine Matheson Holdings' value of 138.90 is 148% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jardine Matheson Holdings ranks #70 out of 507 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jardine Matheson Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jardine Matheson Holdings' Days Payable compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Jardine Matheson Holdings ranks #70 out of 507 companies for Days Payable. This places Jardine Matheson Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 56.00. Jardine Matheson Holdings' value of 138.90 is 148% above this benchmark. Historically, Jardine Matheson Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 106.98 to 152.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 131.98 vs. the industry median of 56.00, Jardine Matheson 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Payable among Conglomerates companies is 56.00, based on 507 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. Jardine Matheson Holdings's current Days Payable of 138.90 is 148% 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 Jardine Matheson Holdings and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Payable is 56.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jardine Matheson Holdings's current Days Payable is 138.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 131.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jardine Matheson Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jardine Matheson Holdings (LSE:JAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.75, compared to a current price of $62.50 — trading 53.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 138.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 131.98 and 148% above the Conglomerates industry median of 56.00. Jardine Matheson Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Jardine Matheson Holdings (LSE:JAR), the current Days Payable is 138.90 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 Jardine Matheson Holdings (LSE:JAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jardine Matheson Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $62.50 is trading 53.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.75. GuruFocus considers Jardine Matheson Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:JAR:

  • Days Payable: 138.90 (near median its 10-year median of 131.98)
  • GF Value™: $40.75 vs. price of $62.50 (53.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 148% above the Conglomerates median (#70 of 507)

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


Jardine Matheson Holdings Business Description

Address 33-35 Reid Street, 4th Floor, Jardine House, P.O. Box HM 1068, Hamilton, BMU, HM 12
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd is a conglomerate of businesses operating in Greater China and Southeast Asia. The affiliates offer products and services in motor vehicles and related operations, property investment and development, food retailing, home furnishing, engineering and construction, transport services, insurance broking, restaurants, luxury hotels, financial services, heavy equipment, mining, and agribusiness. In terms of net income, key businesses within the group are Hong Kong Land and Dairy Farm, which are property investment firms and food retailers, respectively.
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