Dalian Thermal Power Co (SHSE:600719) Days Payable: 76.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 62% Below Median

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SHSE:600719 Dalian Thermal Power Co Ltd SHSE:600719
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Price ¥6.82
GF Value ¥6.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Dalian Thermal Power Co Days Payable?

Dalian Thermal Power Co SHSE:600719 -5.80% 47 Days Payable is 76.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 203.06. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600719 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Dalian Thermal Power Co ranks better than 76.65% on this metric.

Dalian Thermal Power Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥220.3 Mil. Dalian Thermal Power Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥263.1 Mil. Hence, Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600719' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 178.61   Med: 203.06   Max: 263.91
Current: 228.83

During the past 13 years, Dalian Thermal Power Co's highest Days Payable was 263.91. The lowest was 178.61. And the median was 203.06.

SHSE:600719's Days Payable is ranked better than
76.65% of 394 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 79.9 vs SHSE:600719: 228.83

Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (157.00) to Mar. 2026 (76.39). It may suggest that Dalian Thermal Power Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Dalian Thermal Power Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dalian Thermal Power 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.

Dalian Thermal Power Co Days Payable Chart

Dalian Thermal Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Dalian Thermal Power 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:600719 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Dalian Thermal Power 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.


Dalian Thermal Power Co Days Payable vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Dalian Thermal Power 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.

Dalian Thermal Power 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
=( (490.38 + 237.353) / 2 ) / 538.9*365
=363.8665 / 538.9*365
=246.45

Dalian Thermal Power 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
=( (237.353 + 203.195) / 2 ) / 263.119*365 / 4
=220.274 / 263.119*365 / 4
=76.39

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 76.39 mean?
Dalian Thermal Power Co (SHSE:600719) has a Days Payable of 76.39 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 Dalian Thermal Power Co and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 203.06. Over the past decade, Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Payable has ranged from 178.61 to 263.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalian Thermal Power Co ranks #92 out of 394 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Payable too high?
Dalian Thermal Power Co's current Days Payable of 76.39 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 203.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 178.61 to a high of 263.91. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Payable is 79.90. Dalian Thermal Power Co's value of 76.39 is 4.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dalian Thermal Power Co ranks #92 out of 394 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dalian Thermal Power Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalian Thermal Power Co's Days Payable compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Dalian Thermal Power Co ranks #92 out of 394 companies for Days Payable. This places Dalian Thermal Power Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 79.90. Dalian Thermal Power Co's value of 76.39 is 4.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Dalian Thermal Power Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 178.61 to 263.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 203.06 vs. the industry median of 79.90, Dalian Thermal Power Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 79.90, based on 394 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. Dalian Thermal Power Co's current Days Payable of 76.39 is 4.4% 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 Dalian Thermal Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Payable is 79.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dalian Thermal Power Co's current Days Payable is 76.39, which is 62% below 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 Dalian Thermal Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalian Thermal Power Co (SHSE:600719) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.08, compared to a current price of ¥6.82 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 76.39, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 203.06 and 4.4% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 79.90. Dalian Thermal Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 Dalian Thermal Power Co (SHSE:600719), the current Days Payable is 76.39 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 Dalian Thermal Power Co (SHSE:600719) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalian Thermal Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥6.82 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.08. GuruFocus considers Dalian Thermal Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600719:

  • Days Payable: 76.39 (62% below median its 10-year median of 203.06)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.08 vs. price of ¥6.82 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.4% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#92 of 394)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600719 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dalian Thermal Power Co Business Description

Address No. 210, Xiangzhou Road, Shahekou District, Liaoning, Dalian, CHN, 116011
Dalian Thermal Power Co Ltd is a China-based company enaged in the generation and distribution of electric power and heat.
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