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SHSE:600170 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Payable Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Shanghai Construction Group Co'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.
Shanghai Construction Group Co Days Payable vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Construction Group Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Construction Group Co's Days Payable falls into.
Shanghai Construction Group Co 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.
* 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.
Shanghai Construction Group Co (SHSE:600170) has a Days Payable of 316.06 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 Shanghai Construction Group Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 203.06. Over the past decade, Shanghai Construction Group Co's Days Payable has ranged from 98.52 to 355.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Construction Group Co ranks #202 out of 1713 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Shanghai Construction Group Co's Days Payable too high?
Shanghai Construction Group Co's current Days Payable of 316.06 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 203.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 98.52 to a high of 355.45. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.49. Shanghai Construction Group Co's value of 316.06 is 313.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Construction Group Co ranks #202 out of 1713 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Construction Group Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Construction Group Co's Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Shanghai Construction Group Co ranks #202 out of 1713 companies for Days Payable. This places Shanghai Construction Group Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 76.49. Shanghai Construction Group Co's value of 316.06 is 313.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Construction Group Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 98.52 to 355.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 203.06 vs. the industry median of 76.49, Shanghai Construction Group Co 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.49, based on 1,713 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. Shanghai Construction Group Co's current Days Payable of 316.06 is 313.2% 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 Shanghai Construction Group Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Construction Group Co's current Days Payable is 316.06, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 203.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Construction Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Construction Group Co (SHSE:600170) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥1.82, compared to a current price of ¥2.30 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 316.06, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 203.06 and 313.2% above the Construction industry median of 76.49. Shanghai Construction Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Shanghai Construction Group Co (SHSE:600170), the current Days Payable is 316.06 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 Shanghai Construction Group Co (SHSE:600170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Construction Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥2.30 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥1.82.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Construction Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600170:
Days Payable: 316.06 (56% above median its 10-year median of 203.06)
GF Value™: ¥1.82 vs. price of ¥2.30 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 313.2% above the Construction median (#202 of 1713)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Construction Group Co Business Description
Shanghai Construction Group Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the construction business, with real estate development and urban construction investment business. It engages in contracting, design, construction, consulting and production, operation, and sale of supporting equipment, materials, and components for all types of construction projects at home and abroad.
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