Metro Holdings (SGX:M01) Days Payable: 146.77 (As of Mar. 2026) — 145% Above Median

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SGX:M01 Metro Holdings Ltd SGX:M01
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Price S$0.46
GF Value S$0.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Metro Holdings Days Payable?

Metro Holdings SGX:M01 +1.10% 36 Days Payable is 146.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 59.84. GuruFocus rates SGX:M01 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,103 Retail - Cyclical companies, Metro Holdings ranks better than 84.68% on this metric.

Metro Holdings's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$42.87 Mil. Metro Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$53.31 Mil. Hence, Metro Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 146.77.

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

SGX:M01' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.54   Med: 59.84   Max: 132.22
Current: 132.22

During the past 13 years, Metro Holdings's highest Days Payable was 132.22. The lowest was 40.54. And the median was 59.84.

SGX:M01's Days Payable is ranked better than
84.68% of 1103 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.47 vs SGX:M01: 132.22

Metro Holdings's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (102.38) to Mar. 2026 (146.77). It may suggest that Metro Holdings delayed paying its suppliers.


Metro Holdings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metro 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.

Metro Holdings Days Payable Chart

Metro Holdings 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 65.70 61.23 60.03 61.03 59.64

Metro Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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SGX:M01 vs DDS, M: Days Payable Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Metro 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.


Metro Holdings Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metro Holdings's Days Payable falls into.


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Metro 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.

Metro Holdings'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
=( (16.096 + 14.526) / 2 ) / 93.706*365
=15.311 / 93.706*365
=59.64

Metro Holdings'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
=( (71.213 + 14.526) / 2 ) / 53.305*365 / 2
=42.8695 / 53.305*365 / 2
=146.77

* 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 146.77 mean?
Metro Holdings (SGX:M01) has a Days Payable of 146.77 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 Metro Holdings and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 59.84. Over the past decade, Metro Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 40.54 to 132.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Holdings ranks #169 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Metro Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Metro Holdings' current Days Payable of 146.77 is 145% above median its 10-year median of 59.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.54 to a high of 132.22. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.47. Metro Holdings' value of 146.77 is 185.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Holdings ranks #169 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metro Holdings has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Holdings' Days Payable compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Holdings ranks #169 out of 1103 companies for Days Payable. This places Metro Holdings in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 51.47. Metro Holdings' value of 146.77 is 185.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 40.54 to 132.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.84 vs. the industry median of 51.47, Metro Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.47, based on 1,103 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. Metro Holdings's current Days Payable of 146.77 is 185.2% 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 Metro Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Holdings's current Days Payable is 146.77, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 59.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Holdings (SGX:M01) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.42, compared to a current price of S$0.46 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 146.77, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 59.84 and 185.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.47. Metro Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Metro Holdings (SGX:M01), the current Days Payable is 146.77 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 Metro Holdings (SGX:M01) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.46 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.42. GuruFocus considers Metro Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:M01:

  • Days Payable: 146.77 (145% above median its 10-year median of 59.84)
  • GF Value™: S$0.42 vs. price of S$0.46 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 185.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#169 of 1103)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:M01 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metro Holdings Business Description

Address 391A Orchard Road, No. 19-00, Tower A, Ngee Ann City, Singapore, SGP, 238873
Metro Holdings Ltd is a management, property investment, and holding company. The company's business segments are Property investment and development, and Retail. Maximum revenue is generated from its Retail segment which is involved in the business of retailing and operating department stores. The Property segment is involved in the leasing of shopping and office spaces owned by the group and investing in property-related investments. The company has a presence in Singapore, China, Indonesia, the UK, and Australia. Geographically it derives key revenue from Singapore and the rest from Indonesia, and China.
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