Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600738) Days Payable: 68.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Below Median

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SHSE:600738 Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Ltd SHSE:600738
63 GF Score
Price ¥3.70
GF Value ¥4.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Days Payable?

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co SHSE:600738 -2.37% 63 Days Payable is 68.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 87.97. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600738 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,103 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co ranks better than 67.27% on this metric.

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥40.6 Mil. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥54.5 Mil. Hence, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 68.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600738' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.24   Med: 87.97   Max: 359.69
Current: 76.11

During the past 13 years, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's highest Days Payable was 359.69. The lowest was 52.24. And the median was 87.97.

SHSE:600738's Days Payable is ranked better than
67.27% of 1103 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.47 vs SHSE:600738: 76.11

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (113.05) to Mar. 2026 (68.04). It may suggest that Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Days Payable Related Terms


Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group 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.

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Days Payable Chart

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group 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:600738 vs DDS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial 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.


Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial 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.

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group 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
=( (71.3 + 41.115) / 2 ) / 218.252*365
=56.2075 / 218.252*365
=94.00

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group 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
=( (41.115 + 40.171) / 2 ) / 54.506*365 / 4
=40.643 / 54.506*365 / 4
=68.04

* 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 68.04 mean?
Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600738) has a Days Payable of 68.04 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 Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 87.97. Over the past decade, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Payable has ranged from 52.24 to 359.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co ranks #361 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Payable too high?
Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's current Days Payable of 68.04 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 87.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.24 to a high of 359.69. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.47. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's value of 68.04 is 32.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co ranks #361 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's Days Payable compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co ranks #361 out of 1103 companies for Days Payable. This puts Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.47. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's value of 68.04 is 32.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 52.24 to 359.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.97 vs. the industry median of 51.47, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial 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 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. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's current Days Payable of 68.04 is 32.2% 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 Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co 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. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's current Days Payable is 68.04, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 87.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600738) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.54, compared to a current price of ¥3.70 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 68.04, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 87.97 and 32.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.47. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600738), the current Days Payable is 68.04 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 Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co (SHSE:600738) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥3.70 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.54. GuruFocus considers Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600738:

  • Days Payable: 68.04 (23% below median its 10-year median of 87.97)
  • GF Value™: ¥4.54 vs. price of ¥3.70 (18.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#361 of 1103)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600738 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Business Description

Address No. 88, Jiru Road, Unit 1, Building 2, Loft49 Creative Industrial Park, Gongshu District, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, CHN, 310015
Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Ltd is engaged in retail department stores, restaurants and hotels in Lanzhou, professional market management in Nanjing, and unified operation and management of professional markets and comprehensive shopping malls in Hangzhou and Shanghai.
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