Guodian Nanjing Automation Co (SHSE:600268) Days Payable: 371.31 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Above Median

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SHSE:600268 Guodian Nanjing Automation Co Ltd SHSE:600268
73 GF Score
Price ¥10.80
GF Value ¥7.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Guodian Nanjing Automation Co Days Payable?

Guodian Nanjing Automation Co SHSE:600268 +5.99% 73 Days Payable is 371.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 312.22. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600268 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,442 Hardware companies, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co ranks better than 94.64% on this metric.

Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4,991 Mil. Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,227 Mil. Hence, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 371.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600268' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 226.4   Med: 312.22   Max: 378.85
Current: 267.93

During the past 13 years, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's highest Days Payable was 378.85. The lowest was 226.40. And the median was 312.22.

SHSE:600268's Days Payable is ranked better than
94.64% of 2442 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.89 vs SHSE:600268: 267.93

Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (282.88) to Mar. 2026 (371.31). It may suggest that Guodian Nanjing Automation Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Guodian Nanjing Automation Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guodian Nanjing Automation Co'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.

Guodian Nanjing Automation Co Days Payable Chart

Guodian Nanjing Automation Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Guodian Nanjing Automation Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:600268 vs AAPL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Guodian Nanjing Automation 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.


Guodian Nanjing Automation Co Days Payable vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Guodian Nanjing Automation 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.

Guodian Nanjing Automation Co'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
=( (4524.227 + 5182.717) / 2 ) / 7108.616*365
=4853.472 / 7108.616*365
=249.21

Guodian Nanjing Automation Co'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (5182.717 + 4799.653) / 2 ) / 1226.578*365 / 4
=4991.185 / 1226.578*365 / 4
=371.31

* 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 371.31 mean?
Guodian Nanjing Automation Co (SHSE:600268) has a Days Payable of 371.31 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 Guodian Nanjing Automation Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 312.22. Over the past decade, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's Days Payable has ranged from 226.40 to 378.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co ranks #131 out of 2442 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's Days Payable too high?
Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's current Days Payable of 371.31 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 312.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 226.40 to a high of 378.85. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.89. Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's value of 371.31 is 431.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co ranks #131 out of 2442 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's Days Payable compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co ranks #131 out of 2442 companies for Days Payable. This places Guodian Nanjing Automation Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 69.89. Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's value of 371.31 is 431.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 226.40 to 378.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 312.22 vs. the industry median of 69.89, Guodian Nanjing Automation 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.89, based on 2,442 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. Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's current Days Payable of 371.31 is 431.3% 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 Guodian Nanjing Automation Co 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. Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's current Days Payable is 371.31, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 312.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guodian Nanjing Automation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co (SHSE:600268) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.70, compared to a current price of ¥10.80 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 371.31, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 312.22 and 431.3% above the Hardware industry median of 69.89. Guodian Nanjing Automation Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Guodian Nanjing Automation Co (SHSE:600268), the current Days Payable is 371.31 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 Guodian Nanjing Automation Co (SHSE:600268) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guodian Nanjing Automation Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥10.80 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.70. GuruFocus considers Guodian Nanjing Automation Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600268:

  • Days Payable: 371.31 (19% above median its 10-year median of 312.22)
  • GF Value™: ¥7.70 vs. price of ¥10.80 (40.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 431.3% above the Hardware median (#131 of 2442)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guodian Nanjing Automation Co Business Description

Address No. 39, Shuige Road, Jiangning Development Zone, Jiangsu, Nanjing, CHN, 210032
Guodian Nanjing Automation Co Ltd is engaged in grid automation, power plant automation, water conservation, hydropower automation, rail transportation automation, industrial automation, and information security monitoring systems.
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