Central Azucarera De TarlacPHS:CAT 78 Days Payable is 83.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 65.84. GuruFocus rates PHS:CAT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,884 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks worse than 53.77% on this metric.
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For the Confectioners subindustry, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:
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Central Azucarera De Tarlac Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Days Payable falls into.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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.
* 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.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) has a Days Payable of 83.38 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 65.84. Over the past decade, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Days Payable has ranged from 30.29 to 299.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1013 out of 1884 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Days Payable too high?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Days Payable of 83.38 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 65.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.29 to a high of 299.78. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 43.89. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 83.38 is 90% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1013 out of 1884 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Azucarera De Tarlac has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Days Payable compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1013 out of 1884 companies for Days Payable. This places Central Azucarera De Tarlac in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 43.89. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's value of 83.38 is 90% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's own Days Payable has ranged from 30.29 to 299.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.84 vs. the industry median of 43.89, Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 43.89, based on 1,884 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. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Days Payable of 83.38 is 90% 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 43.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Days Payable is 83.38, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 65.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.94, compared to a current price of ₱9.96 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 83.38, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 65.84 and 90% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 43.89. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT), the current Days Payable is 83.38 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱9.96 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.94.
GuruFocus considers Central Azucarera De Tarlac to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CAT:
Days Payable: 83.38 (27% above median its 10-year median of 65.84)
GF Value™: ₱11.94 vs. price of ₱9.96 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1013 of 1884)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Inc is a company engaged in the business of sugar milling. It engages in the production of raw and refined sugar, alcohol, liquid carbon dioxide and yeast. It operates through the following segments: Sugar and by-Products, Real estate and Industrial services. The Sugar and by-Products segment involve the production of sugar and sugar by-products. Real estate and Industrial services include developing, leasing and selling real properties and other ancillary services. The Sugar and By-Products segment accounts majorly in the firm's revenue while it principally operates in the Philippines.
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