Boustead Singapore (SGX:F9D) Days Payable: 136.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 126% Above Median

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SGX:F9D Boustead Singapore Ltd SGX:F9D
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Price S$1.98
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What is Boustead Singapore Days Payable?

Boustead Singapore SGX:F9D +2.06% 57 Days Payable is 136.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 60.33. GuruFocus rates SGX:F9D with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 509 Conglomerates companies, Boustead Singapore ranks better than 80.16% on this metric.

Boustead Singapore's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$168.0 Mil. Boustead Singapore's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$225.1 Mil. Hence, Boustead Singapore's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 136.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Boustead Singapore's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:F9D' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.29   Med: 60.33   Max: 118.41
Current: 118.41

During the past 13 years, Boustead Singapore's highest Days Payable was 118.41. The lowest was 40.29. And the median was 60.33.

SGX:F9D's Days Payable is ranked better than
80.16% of 509 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 56.04 vs SGX:F9D: 118.41

Boustead Singapore's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (235.18) to Mar. 2026 (136.17). It may suggest that Boustead Singapore accelerated paying its suppliers.


Boustead Singapore Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boustead Singapore'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.

Boustead Singapore Days Payable Chart

Boustead Singapore Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 58.22 61.13 40.29 73.25 54.80

Boustead Singapore Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 96.01 148.66 235.18 167.44 136.17

SGX:F9D vs MMM, HON: Days Payable Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Boustead Singapore'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.


Boustead Singapore Days Payable vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Boustead Singapore's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boustead Singapore's Days Payable falls into.


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Boustead Singapore 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.

Boustead Singapore's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (61.966 + 60.808) / 2 ) / 408.852*365
=61.387 / 408.852*365
=54.80

Boustead Singapore's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (275.15 + 60.808) / 2 ) / 225.131*365 / 2
=167.979 / 225.131*365 / 2
=136.17

* 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 136.17 mean?
Boustead Singapore (SGX:F9D) has a Days Payable of 136.17 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Boustead Singapore and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 60.33. Over the past decade, Boustead Singapore's Days Payable has ranged from 40.29 to 118.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Boustead Singapore ranks #101 out of 509 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Boustead Singapore's Days Payable too high?
Boustead Singapore's current Days Payable of 136.17 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 60.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.29 to a high of 118.41. The Conglomerates industry median Days Payable is 56.04. Boustead Singapore's value of 136.17 is 143% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boustead Singapore ranks #101 out of 509 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Boustead Singapore has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boustead Singapore's Days Payable compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Boustead Singapore ranks #101 out of 509 companies for Days Payable. This places Boustead Singapore in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 56.04. Boustead Singapore's value of 136.17 is 143% above this benchmark. Historically, Boustead Singapore's own Days Payable has ranged from 40.29 to 118.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.33 vs. the industry median of 56.04, Boustead Singapore 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Payable among Conglomerates companies is 56.04, based on 509 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. Boustead Singapore's current Days Payable of 136.17 is 143% 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 Boustead Singapore and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Payable is 56.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boustead Singapore's current Days Payable is 136.17, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 60.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boustead Singapore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boustead Singapore (SGX:F9D) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.90, compared to a current price of S$1.98 — trading 120% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 136.17, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 60.33 and 143% above the Conglomerates industry median of 56.04. Boustead Singapore's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Boustead Singapore (SGX:F9D), the current Days Payable is 136.17 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Boustead Singapore (SGX:F9D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boustead Singapore stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$1.98 is trading 120% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.90. GuruFocus considers Boustead Singapore to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:F9D:

  • Days Payable: 136.17 (126% above median its 10-year median of 60.33)
  • GF Value™: S$0.90 vs. price of S$1.98 (120% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 143% above the Conglomerates median (#101 of 509)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:F9D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Boustead Singapore Business Description

Address 82 Ubi Avenue 4, No. 08-01 Edward Boustead Centre, Singapore, SGP, 408832
Boustead Singapore Ltd is an investment holding company that engages in infrastructure-related engineering services and geo-spatial solutions. It operates in five segments. The company has five operating segments: Geospatial, Real Estate Solutions, Energy Engineering, Healthcare, and HQ activities. The company generates key revenue from the Geospatial segment, which includes exclusive distribution, professional services, and solutions related to Esri ArcGIS, geographic information system, smart mapping, and location analytics platform, for key markets across Australia and parts of South East Asia.
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