Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) Days Payable: 25.11 (As of Dec. 2025) — 42% Below Median

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ROCO:5478 Soft-World International Corp ROCO:5478
77 GF Score
Price NT$100.50
GF Value NT$101.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Soft-World International Days Payable?

Soft-World International ROCO:5478 +0.81% 77 Days Payable is 25.11 as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 43.21. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5478 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$101.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 429 Interactive Media companies, Soft-World International ranks worse than 74.83% on this metric.

Soft-World International's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$222 Mil. Soft-World International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$808 Mil. Hence, Soft-World International's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.11.

The historical rank and industry rank for Soft-World International's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:5478' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.08   Med: 43.21   Max: 200.34
Current: 27.42

During the past 13 years, Soft-World International's highest Days Payable was 200.34. The lowest was 26.08. And the median was 43.21.

ROCO:5478's Days Payable is ranked worse than
74.83% of 429 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 65.5 vs ROCO:5478: 27.42

Soft-World International's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (31.08) to Dec. 2025 (25.11). It may suggest that Soft-World International accelerated paying its suppliers.


Soft-World International Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soft-World International'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.

Soft-World International Days Payable Chart

Soft-World International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Soft-World International 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:5478 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Days Payable Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Soft-World International'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.


Soft-World International Days Payable vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Soft-World International's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Soft-World International's Days Payable falls into.


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Soft-World International 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.

Soft-World International'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
=( (213.947 + 219.986) / 2 ) / 3036.969*365
=216.9665 / 3036.969*365
=26.08

Soft-World International'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
=( (224.841 + 219.986) / 2 ) / 808.205*365 / 4
=222.4135 / 808.205*365 / 4
=25.11

* 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 25.11 mean?
Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) has a Days Payable of 25.11 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 Soft-World International and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 43.21. Over the past decade, Soft-World International's Days Payable has ranged from 26.08 to 200.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #321 out of 429 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Soft-World International's Days Payable too high?
Soft-World International's current Days Payable of 25.11 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 43.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.08 to a high of 200.34. The Interactive Media industry median Days Payable is 65.50. Soft-World International's value of 25.11 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #321 out of 429 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Soft-World International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soft-World International's Days Payable compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #321 out of 429 companies for Days Payable. This places Soft-World International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 65.50. Soft-World International's value of 25.11 is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Soft-World International's own Days Payable has ranged from 26.08 to 200.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.21 vs. the industry median of 65.50, Soft-World International 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Days Payable among Interactive Media companies is 65.50, based on 429 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. Soft-World International's current Days Payable of 25.11 is 61.7% 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 Soft-World International and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Payable is 65.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soft-World International's current Days Payable is 25.11, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 43.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soft-World International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$101.04, compared to a current price of NT$100.50 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 25.11, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 43.21 and 61.7% below the Interactive Media industry median of 65.50. Soft-World International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Soft-World International (ROCO:5478), the current Days Payable is 25.11 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 Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$100.50 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$101.04. GuruFocus considers Soft-World International to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5478:

  • Days Payable: 25.11 (42% below median its 10-year median of 43.21)
  • GF Value™: NT$101.04 vs. price of NT$100.50 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.7% below the Interactive Media median (#321 of 429)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Soft-World International Business Description

Address No. 61, Minzhuang Road, 13th floor, Chianjen Chiu, Kaohsiung, TWN, 806
Soft-World International Corp is engaged in the digital content point service platforms, production and publication of computer game magazines, commercial advertising services and the retail sale of entertainment products and accessories for game software. The Corporation also acts as an agent for games and commercial software. Its segments include Soft-World; Chinese Gamer International Corporation; Game Flier International Corporation; Neweb Technologies; Efun Corporation; and Others. It operates in China, Taiwan and other countries. The company derives maximum revenue from Soft-World International Corporation segment.
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