Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co (SHSE:600746) Days Payable: 63.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:600746 Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co Ltd SHSE:600746
53 GF Score
Price ¥6.64
GF Value ¥6.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co Days Payable?

Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co SHSE:600746 +9.93% 53 Days Payable is 63.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 58.63. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600746 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Chemicals companies, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co ranks better than 57.92% on this metric.

Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥971 Mil. Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,402 Mil. Hence, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 63.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600746' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.48   Med: 58.63   Max: 78.95
Current: 68.25

During the past 13 years, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's highest Days Payable was 78.95. The lowest was 17.48. And the median was 58.63.

SHSE:600746's Days Payable is ranked better than
57.92% of 1554 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.565 vs SHSE:600746: 68.25

Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (66.79) to Mar. 2026 (63.17). It may suggest that Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Sopo Chemical 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.

Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co Days Payable Chart

Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Jiangsu Sopo Chemical 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:600746 vs DOW: Days Payable Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical 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.


Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Jiangsu Sopo Chemical 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.

Jiangsu Sopo Chemical 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
=( (1069.599 + 1046.044) / 2 ) / 5533.273*365
=1057.8215 / 5533.273*365
=69.78

Jiangsu Sopo Chemical 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
=( (1046.044 + 895.221) / 2 ) / 1402.088*365 / 4
=970.6325 / 1402.088*365 / 4
=63.17

* 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 63.17 mean?
Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co (SHSE:600746) has a Days Payable of 63.17 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 Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.63. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Days Payable has ranged from 17.48 to 78.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co ranks #654 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Days Payable too high?
Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's current Days Payable of 63.17 is near median its 10-year median of 58.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.48 to a high of 78.95. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's value of 63.17 is 6.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co ranks #654 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's Days Payable compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co ranks #654 out of 1554 companies for Days Payable. This puts Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's value of 63.17 is 6.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 17.48 to 78.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.63 vs. the industry median of 59.57, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.57, based on 1,554 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. Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's current Days Payable of 63.17 is 6.1% 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 Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's current Days Payable is 63.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co (SHSE:600746) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.61, compared to a current price of ¥6.64 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 63.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.63 and 6.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.57. Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co (SHSE:600746), the current Days Payable is 63.17 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 Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co (SHSE:600746) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥6.64 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.61. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600746:

  • Days Payable: 63.17 (near median its 10-year median of 58.63)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.61 vs. price of ¥6.64 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.1% above the Chemicals median (#654 of 1554)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600746 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co Business Description

Address No. 50 Yuehe Street, Jianbi Town, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, CHN, 212006
Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co Ltd is a China-based company principally engaged in the production and distribution of chemical products. The products offered by the group include sulfuric acid, Bleaching powder, ADC foaming agent, Ethyl acetate, Glacial acetic acid and Methanol . Geographically, the activities are carried out through China.
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