Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) Days Payable: 77.68 (As of Dec. 2025) — 21% Above Median

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SGX:AWZ Multi-Chem Ltd SGX:AWZ
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Price S$3.72
GF Value S$2.64
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What is Multi-Chem Days Payable?

Multi-Chem SGX:AWZ +1.92% 78 Days Payable is 77.68 as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 64.02. GuruFocus rates SGX:AWZ with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of S$2.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,443 Hardware companies, Multi-Chem ranks better than 61.36% on this metric.

Multi-Chem's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$131.0 Mil. Multi-Chem's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$307.8 Mil. Hence, Multi-Chem's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 77.68.

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

SGX:AWZ' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.62   Med: 64.02   Max: 87.96
Current: 86.91

During the past 13 years, Multi-Chem's highest Days Payable was 87.96. The lowest was 56.62. And the median was 64.02.

SGX:AWZ's Days Payable is ranked better than
61.36% of 2443 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.89 vs SGX:AWZ: 86.91

Multi-Chem's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (94.88) to Dec. 2025 (77.68). It may suggest that Multi-Chem accelerated paying its suppliers.


Multi-Chem Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Multi-Chem'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.

Multi-Chem Days Payable Chart

Multi-Chem 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 58.59 65.33 79.07 87.02 87.96

Multi-Chem Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 86.57 95.65 94.88 96.83 77.68

SGX:AWZ vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Multi-Chem'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.


Multi-Chem Days Payable vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Multi-Chem's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Multi-Chem's Days Payable falls into.


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Multi-Chem 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.

Multi-Chem'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
=( (141.098 + 130.873) / 2 ) / 564.285*365
=135.9855 / 564.285*365
=87.96

Multi-Chem'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: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (131.127 + 130.873) / 2 ) / 307.753*365 / 2
=131 / 307.753*365 / 2
=77.68

* 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 77.68 mean?
Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) has a Days Payable of 77.68 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 Multi-Chem and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 64.02. Over the past decade, Multi-Chem's Days Payable has ranged from 56.62 to 87.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Multi-Chem ranks #944 out of 2443 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Multi-Chem's Days Payable too high?
Multi-Chem's current Days Payable of 77.68 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 64.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.62 to a high of 87.96. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.89. Multi-Chem's value of 77.68 is 11.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Multi-Chem ranks #944 out of 2443 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Multi-Chem has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Multi-Chem's Days Payable compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Multi-Chem ranks #944 out of 2443 companies for Days Payable. This puts Multi-Chem in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 69.89. Multi-Chem's value of 77.68 is 11.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Multi-Chem's own Days Payable has ranged from 56.62 to 87.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.02 vs. the industry median of 69.89, Multi-Chem 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.89, based on 2,443 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. Multi-Chem's current Days Payable of 77.68 is 11.1% 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 Multi-Chem and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 69.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Multi-Chem's current Days Payable is 77.68, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 64.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Multi-Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$2.64, compared to a current price of S$3.72 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 77.68, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 64.02 and 11.1% above the Hardware industry median of 69.89. Multi-Chem's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ), the current Days Payable is 77.68 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 Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multi-Chem stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$3.72 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$2.64. GuruFocus considers Multi-Chem to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:AWZ:

  • Days Payable: 77.68 (21% above median its 10-year median of 64.02)
  • GF Value™: S$2.64 vs. price of S$3.72 (40.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.1% above the Hardware median (#944 of 2443)

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


Multi-Chem Business Description

Other Exchanges MQR1:Germany
Address 18 Boon Lay Way, No. 05-113 TradeHub 21, Singapore, SGP, 609966
Multi-Chem Ltd is a drilling service provider and distributes specialty chemicals and materials to printed circuit board manufacturers. It operates in two business segments: PCB business and IT business. PCB business, which provides precision drilling services to PCB fabricators and distributes specialty chemicals and other PCB-related products and equipment to PCB manufacturers. IT business, which relates to the distribution of hardware and software relating to Internet and network products and the provision of maintenance services for such products. The company derives mahortiy of its revenue from IT business. Geographically, operates in Singapore, Greater China India Vietnam, and Other countries, majority of the revenue from Singapore.
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