Sunmax Biotechnology Co (ROCO:4728) Days Payable: 6.41 (As of Dec. 2025) — 37% Below Median

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ROCO:4728 Sunmax Biotechnology Co Ltd ROCO:4728
91 GF Score
Price NT$381.00
GF Value NT$441.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sunmax Biotechnology Co Days Payable?

Sunmax Biotechnology Co ROCO:4728 +1.06% 91 Days Payable is 6.41 as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 10.20. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4728 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$441.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 701 Biotechnology companies, Sunmax Biotechnology Co ranks worse than 94.58% on this metric.

Sunmax Biotechnology Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$8 Mil. Sunmax Biotechnology Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$117 Mil. Hence, Sunmax Biotechnology Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.41.

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

ROCO:4728' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54   Med: 10.2   Max: 23.57
Current: 11.27

During the past 13 years, Sunmax Biotechnology Co's highest Days Payable was 23.57. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 10.20.

ROCO:4728's Days Payable is ranked worse than
94.58% of 701 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 112.84 vs ROCO:4728: 11.27

Sunmax Biotechnology Co's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (15.67) to Dec. 2025 (6.41). It may suggest that Sunmax Biotechnology Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Sunmax Biotechnology Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunmax Biotechnology 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.

Sunmax Biotechnology Co Days Payable Chart

Sunmax Biotechnology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.48 17.25 23.57 13.47 10.64

Sunmax Biotechnology 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:4728 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Days Payable Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Sunmax Biotechnology 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.


Sunmax Biotechnology Co Days Payable vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Sunmax Biotechnology Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sunmax Biotechnology Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Sunmax Biotechnology 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.

Sunmax Biotechnology 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
=( (18.264 + 7.246) / 2 ) / 437.537*365
=12.755 / 437.537*365
=10.64

Sunmax Biotechnology 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
=( (9.166 + 7.246) / 2 ) / 116.743*365 / 4
=8.206 / 116.743*365 / 4
=6.41

* 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 6.41 mean?
Sunmax Biotechnology Co (ROCO:4728) has a Days Payable of 6.41 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 Sunmax Biotechnology Co and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 10.20. Over the past decade, Sunmax Biotechnology Co's Days Payable has ranged from 1.54 to 23.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunmax Biotechnology Co ranks #663 out of 701 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Sunmax Biotechnology Co's Days Payable too high?
Sunmax Biotechnology Co's current Days Payable of 6.41 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 10.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 23.57. The Biotechnology industry median Days Payable is 112.84. Sunmax Biotechnology Co's value of 6.41 is 94.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunmax Biotechnology Co ranks #663 out of 701 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sunmax Biotechnology Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunmax Biotechnology Co's Days Payable compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Sunmax Biotechnology Co ranks #663 out of 701 companies for Days Payable. This places Sunmax Biotechnology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 112.84. Sunmax Biotechnology Co's value of 6.41 is 94.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sunmax Biotechnology Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 1.54 to 23.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.20 vs. the industry median of 112.84, Sunmax Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Days Payable among Biotechnology companies is 112.84, based on 701 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. Sunmax Biotechnology Co's current Days Payable of 6.41 is 94.3% 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 Sunmax Biotechnology Co and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Days Payable is 112.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunmax Biotechnology Co's current Days Payable is 6.41, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 10.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunmax Biotechnology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunmax Biotechnology Co (ROCO:4728) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$441.22, compared to a current price of NT$381.00 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 6.41, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 10.20 and 94.3% below the Biotechnology industry median of 112.84. Sunmax Biotechnology Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Sunmax Biotechnology Co (ROCO:4728), the current Days Payable is 6.41 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 Sunmax Biotechnology Co (ROCO:4728) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunmax Biotechnology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$381.00 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$441.22. GuruFocus considers Sunmax Biotechnology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4728:

  • Days Payable: 6.41 (37% below median its 10-year median of 10.20)
  • GF Value™: NT$441.22 vs. price of NT$381.00 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.3% below the Biotechnology median (#663 of 701)

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Sunmax Biotechnology Co Business Description

Address Huandong Road, New Urban District, 1st Floor, No. 10, Lane 31, Section 1, Tainan Science Industrial Park, Tainan, TWN
Sunmax Biotechnology Co Ltd is a biomedical company in Taiwan. It is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of Sunmax medical devices and bio-surgical products. Additionally, it also researches, develops, manufactures and sales biomedical material grade collagen and related products. The company's products include medical products, biomedical materials, and porcine collagen skin care products.
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NT$381.00
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