CBAK Energy Technology (LTS:0A98) Days Payable: 97.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Below Median

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LTS:0A98 CBAK Energy Technology Ltd LTS:0A98
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Price $0.67
GF Value $1.43
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What is CBAK Energy Technology Days Payable?

CBAK Energy Technology LTS:0A98 38 Days Payable is 97.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 192.44. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A98 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, CBAK Energy Technology ranks better than 56.41% on this metric.

CBAK Energy Technology's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $73.2 Mil. CBAK Energy Technology's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $68.6 Mil. Hence, CBAK Energy Technology's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 97.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for CBAK Energy Technology's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0A98' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.66   Med: 192.44   Max: 584.06
Current: 90.86

During the past 13 years, CBAK Energy Technology's highest Days Payable was 584.06. The lowest was 57.66. And the median was 192.44.

LTS:0A98's Days Payable is ranked better than
56.41% of 2996 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.02 vs LTS:0A98: 90.86

CBAK Energy Technology's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (93.28) to Mar. 2026 (97.38). It may suggest that CBAK Energy Technology delayed paying its suppliers.


CBAK Energy Technology Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CBAK Energy Technology'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.

CBAK Energy Technology Days Payable Chart

CBAK Energy Technology Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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CBAK Energy Technology 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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LTS:0A98 vs OESX, STI, PPSI: Days Payable Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CBAK Energy Technology'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.


CBAK Energy Technology Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CBAK Energy Technology's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CBAK Energy Technology's Days Payable falls into.


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CBAK Energy Technology 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.

CBAK Energy Technology'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
=( (26.317 + 60.046) / 2 ) / 176.766*365
=43.1815 / 176.766*365
=89.16

CBAK Energy Technology'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
=( (60.046 + 86.326) / 2 ) / 68.578*365 / 4
=73.186 / 68.578*365 / 4
=97.38

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 97.38 mean?
CBAK Energy Technology (LTS:0A98) has a Days Payable of 97.38 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 CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 192.44. Over the past decade, CBAK Energy Technology's Days Payable has ranged from 57.66 to 584.06. According to the industry distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #1306 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is CBAK Energy Technology's Days Payable too high?
CBAK Energy Technology's current Days Payable of 97.38 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 192.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.66 to a high of 584.06. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.02. CBAK Energy Technology's value of 97.38 is 24.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #1306 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CBAK Energy Technology has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBAK Energy Technology's Days Payable compare to OESX and STI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #1306 out of 2996 companies for Days Payable. This puts CBAK Energy Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 78.02. CBAK Energy Technology's value of 97.38 is 24.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CBAK Energy Technology's own Days Payable has ranged from 57.66 to 584.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 192.44 vs. the industry median of 78.02, CBAK Energy Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.02, based on 2,996 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. CBAK Energy Technology's current Days Payable of 97.38 is 24.8% 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 CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBAK Energy Technology's current Days Payable is 97.38, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 192.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBAK Energy Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology (LTS:0A98) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.43, compared to a current price of $0.67 — trading 53% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 97.38, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 192.44 and 24.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 78.02. CBAK Energy Technology's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 CBAK Energy Technology (LTS:0A98), the current Days Payable is 97.38 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 CBAK Energy Technology (LTS:0A98) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.67 is trading 53% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.43. GuruFocus considers CBAK Energy Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A98:

  • Days Payable: 97.38 (49% below median its 10-year median of 192.44)
  • GF Value™: $1.43 vs. price of $0.67 (53% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1306 of 2996)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A98 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CBAK Energy Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges CBAT:USAB6JA:Germany
Address Meigui Street, CBAK Industrial Park, Huayuankou Economic Zone, Liaoning Province, Dalian, CHN, 116450
CBAK Energy Technology Inc is engaged in the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of a variety of standard and customized lithium and sodium high-power rechargeable batteries. The batteries are used in light vehicles, electric vehicles, energy storage devices, and other high-power applications. The company has two operating segments; CBAK, which derives maximum revenue, and includes the manufacturing, commercialization, and distribution of various standard and customized lithium-ion rechargeable batteries; and the Hitrans segment, which includes the development and manufacturing of NCM precursor and cathode materials. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Mainland China, followed by Europe, India, Africa, and other regions.
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