Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) Days Payable: 59.90 (As of Jun. 2026) — 232% Above Median

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SGX:J2T Hock Lian Seng Holdings Ltd SGX:J2T
49 GF Score
Price S$0.29
GF Value S$0.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hock Lian Seng Holdings Days Payable?

Hock Lian Seng Holdings SGX:J2T 49 Days Payable is 59.90 as of Jun. 2026, which is 232% above its 10-year median of 18.04. GuruFocus rates SGX:J2T with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,721 Construction companies, Hock Lian Seng Holdings ranks better than 55.49% on this metric.

Hock Lian Seng Holdings's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$33.8 Mil. Hock Lian Seng Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$103.1 Mil. Hence, Hock Lian Seng Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 59.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hock Lian Seng Holdings's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:J2T' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.31   Med: 18.04   Max: 86.32
Current: 86.32

During the past 13 years, Hock Lian Seng Holdings's highest Days Payable was 86.32. The lowest was 10.31. And the median was 18.04.

SGX:J2T's Days Payable is ranked better than
55.49% of 1721 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.67 vs SGX:J2T: 86.32

Hock Lian Seng Holdings's Days Payable declined from Jun. 2025 (70.32) to Jun. 2026 (59.90). It may suggest that Hock Lian Seng Holdings accelerated paying its suppliers.


Hock Lian Seng Holdings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hock Lian Seng Holdings'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.

Hock Lian Seng Holdings Days Payable Chart

Hock Lian Seng Holdings 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 10.31 12.94 11.56 26.91 31.72

Hock Lian Seng Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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SGX:J2T vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Payable Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hock Lian Seng Holdings'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.


Hock Lian Seng Holdings Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hock Lian Seng Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hock Lian Seng Holdings's Days Payable falls into.


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Hock Lian Seng Holdings 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.

Hock Lian Seng Holdings'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
=( (14.479 + 15.246) / 2 ) / 171.008*365
=14.8625 / 171.008*365
=31.72

Hock Lian Seng Holdings's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (15.246 + 52.417) / 2 ) / 103.08*365 / 2
=33.8315 / 103.08*365 / 2
=59.90

* 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 59.90 mean?
Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) has a Days Payable of 59.90 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Hock Lian Seng Holdings and its competitors. This is 232% above median its historical median of 18.04. Over the past decade, Hock Lian Seng Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 10.31 to 86.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Hock Lian Seng Holdings ranks #766 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Hock Lian Seng Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Hock Lian Seng Holdings' current Days Payable of 59.90 is 232% above median its 10-year median of 18.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.31 to a high of 86.32. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.67. Hock Lian Seng Holdings' value of 59.90 is 21.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hock Lian Seng Holdings ranks #766 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hock Lian Seng Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hock Lian Seng Holdings' Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hock Lian Seng Holdings ranks #766 out of 1721 companies for Days Payable. This puts Hock Lian Seng Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 76.67. Hock Lian Seng Holdings' value of 59.90 is 21.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hock Lian Seng Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 10.31 to 86.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.04 vs. the industry median of 76.67, Hock Lian Seng Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.67, based on 1,721 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. Hock Lian Seng Holdings's current Days Payable of 59.90 is 21.9% 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 Hock Lian Seng Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hock Lian Seng Holdings's current Days Payable is 59.90, which is 232% above median its own 10-year median of 18.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hock Lian Seng Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.24, compared to a current price of S$0.29 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 59.90, which is 232% above median its 10-year median of 18.04 and 21.9% below the Construction industry median of 76.67. Hock Lian Seng Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T), the current Days Payable is 59.90 as of Jun. 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 Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hock Lian Seng Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.29 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.24. GuruFocus considers Hock Lian Seng Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:J2T:

  • Days Payable: 59.90 (232% above median its 10-year median of 18.04)
  • GF Value™: S$0.24 vs. price of S$0.29 (20.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.9% below the Construction median (#766 of 1721)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:J2T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hock Lian Seng Holdings Business Description

Address 80 Marine Parade Road, No. 16-08, Parkway Parade, Singapore, SGP, 449269
Hock Lian Seng Holdings Ltd is a civil engineering group undertaking projects for both the public and private sectors in Singapore. The Group carries out civil engineering works for bridges, expressways, tunnels, Mass Rapid Transit, port facilities, water and sewage facilities, and other infrastructure works. Its key customers include government and government-related bodies of Singapore, such as the Land Transport Authority, Housing Development Board, Port of Singapore Authority, etc. Additionally, the Group is involved in property development and property investment businesses with various industrial and residential projects in its portfolio. Its reportable operating segments are: Civil engineering, which generates the maximum revenue, Properties development, and Properties investment.
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