Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) Days Payable: 21.45 (As of Dec. 2025) — 43% Below Median

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ROCO:2643 Soonest Express Co Ltd ROCO:2643
74 GF Score
Price NT$58.50
GF Value NT$114.84
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Soonest Express Co Days Payable?

Soonest Express Co ROCO:2643 -0.85% 74 Days Payable is 21.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 37.55. GuruFocus rates ROCO:2643 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$114.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 969 Transportation companies, Soonest Express Co ranks worse than 78.95% on this metric.

Soonest Express Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$501 Mil. Soonest Express Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,129 Mil. Hence, Soonest Express Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Soonest Express Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:2643' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.71   Med: 37.55   Max: 52.43
Current: 20.71

During the past 13 years, Soonest Express Co's highest Days Payable was 52.43. The lowest was 20.71. And the median was 37.55.

ROCO:2643's Days Payable is ranked worse than
78.95% of 969 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 38.61 vs ROCO:2643: 20.71

Soonest Express Co's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (22.73) to Dec. 2025 (21.45). It may suggest that Soonest Express Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Soonest Express Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soonest Express Co'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.

Soonest Express Co Days Payable Chart

Soonest Express Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Soonest Express Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:2643 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Soonest Express Co'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.


Soonest Express Co Days Payable vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Soonest Express Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Soonest Express Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Soonest Express Co 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.

Soonest Express Co'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
=( (421.133 + 551.38) / 2 ) / 7774.345*365
=486.2565 / 7774.345*365
=22.83

Soonest Express Co'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (449.65 + 551.38) / 2 ) / 2128.92*365 / 4
=500.515 / 2128.92*365 / 4
=21.45

* 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 21.45 mean?
Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) has a Days Payable of 21.45 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 Soonest Express Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 37.55. Over the past decade, Soonest Express Co's Days Payable has ranged from 20.71 to 52.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Soonest Express Co ranks #765 out of 969 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Soonest Express Co's Days Payable too high?
Soonest Express Co's current Days Payable of 21.45 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 37.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.71 to a high of 52.43. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 38.61. Soonest Express Co's value of 21.45 is 44.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soonest Express Co ranks #765 out of 969 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Soonest Express Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soonest Express Co's Days Payable compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Soonest Express Co ranks #765 out of 969 companies for Days Payable. This places Soonest Express Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 38.61. Soonest Express Co's value of 21.45 is 44.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Soonest Express Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 20.71 to 52.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.55 vs. the industry median of 38.61, Soonest Express Co 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Payable among Transportation companies is 38.61, based on 969 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. Soonest Express Co's current Days Payable of 21.45 is 44.4% 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 Soonest Express Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 38.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soonest Express Co's current Days Payable is 21.45, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 37.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soonest Express Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$114.84, compared to a current price of NT$58.50 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 21.45, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 37.55 and 44.4% below the Transportation industry median of 38.61. Soonest Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643), the current Days Payable is 21.45 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 Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soonest Express Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$58.50 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$114.84. GuruFocus considers Soonest Express Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:2643:

  • Days Payable: 21.45 (43% below median its 10-year median of 37.55)
  • GF Value™: NT$114.84 vs. price of NT$58.50 (49.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.4% below the Transportation median (#765 of 969)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:2643 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Soonest Express Co Business Description

Address 4th Floor, Number 34, Rui Guang Road, Taipei, TWN, 114
Soonest Express Co Ltd is a Taiwan based company involved in providing cargo handling services to airlines. The company's services include Air Freight Forwarding, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Custom Clearance, Transit, and Courier Express.
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