Alformer Industrial Co (ROCO:4558) Days Payable: 8.58 (As of Dec. 2025) — 155% Above Median

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ROCO:4558 Alformer Industrial Co Ltd ROCO:4558
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Price NT$16.85
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What is Alformer Industrial Co Days Payable?

Alformer Industrial Co ROCO:4558 -0.88% 47 Days Payable is 8.58 as of Dec. 2025, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4558 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$24.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,063 Metals & Mining companies, Alformer Industrial Co ranks worse than 98.87% on this metric.

Alformer Industrial Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$26 Mil. Alformer Industrial Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$274 Mil. Hence, Alformer Industrial Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.58.

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

ROCO:4558' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 3.36   Max: 6.89
Current: 5.56

During the past 13 years, Alformer Industrial Co's highest Days Payable was 6.89. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 3.36.

ROCO:4558's Days Payable is ranked worse than
98.87% of 1063 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 125.6 vs ROCO:4558: 5.56

Alformer Industrial Co's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (5.25) to Dec. 2025 (8.58). It may suggest that Alformer Industrial Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Alformer Industrial Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alformer Industrial 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.

Alformer Industrial Co Days Payable Chart

Alformer Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Alformer Industrial 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:4558 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Days Payable Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Alformer Industrial 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.


Alformer Industrial Co Days Payable vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alformer Industrial Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alformer Industrial Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Alformer Industrial 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.

Alformer Industrial 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
=( (24.335 + 20.18) / 2 ) / 1456.748*365
=22.2575 / 1456.748*365
=5.58

Alformer Industrial 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
=( (31.26 + 20.18) / 2 ) / 273.632*365 / 4
=25.72 / 273.632*365 / 4
=8.58

* 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 8.58 mean?
Alformer Industrial Co (ROCO:4558) has a Days Payable of 8.58 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 Alformer Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, Alformer Industrial Co's Days Payable has ranged from 0.57 to 6.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Alformer Industrial Co ranks #1051 out of 1063 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Alformer Industrial Co's Days Payable too high?
Alformer Industrial Co's current Days Payable of 8.58 is 155% above median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 6.89. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Payable is 125.60. Alformer Industrial Co's value of 8.58 is 93.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alformer Industrial Co ranks #1051 out of 1063 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alformer Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alformer Industrial Co's Days Payable compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alformer Industrial Co ranks #1051 out of 1063 companies for Days Payable. This places Alformer Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 125.60. Alformer Industrial Co's value of 8.58 is 93.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Alformer Industrial Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 0.57 to 6.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 125.60, Alformer Industrial 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Payable among Metals & Mining companies is 125.60, based on 1,063 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. Alformer Industrial Co's current Days Payable of 8.58 is 93.2% 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 Alformer Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Payable is 125.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alformer Industrial Co's current Days Payable is 8.58, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alformer Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alformer Industrial Co (ROCO:4558) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$24.60, compared to a current price of NT$16.85 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 8.58, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 93.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 125.60. Alformer Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Alformer Industrial Co (ROCO:4558), the current Days Payable is 8.58 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 Alformer Industrial Co (ROCO:4558) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alformer Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.85 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$24.60. GuruFocus considers Alformer Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4558:

  • Days Payable: 8.58 (155% above median its 10-year median of 3.36)
  • GF Value™: NT$24.60 vs. price of NT$16.85 (31.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#1051 of 1063)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4558 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alformer Industrial Co Business Description

Address Number 30, Caishen Road, Changhua County, Beidou Township, Beidou, TWN, 521
Alformer Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of aluminum extrusion products. Its products comprise of Aluminum Grilles, Curtain Walls, Aluminum Solar Frames, Green House, Bike Components and Furniture Components among others.
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