Shanghai Shentong Metro Co (SHSE:600834) Days Payable: 99.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Above Median

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SHSE:600834 Shanghai Shentong Metro Co Ltd SHSE:600834
65 GF Score
Price ¥6.78
GF Value ¥9.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Shanghai Shentong Metro Co Days Payable?

Shanghai Shentong Metro Co SHSE:600834 -1.74% 65 Days Payable is 99.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 80.75. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600834 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 969 Transportation companies, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co ranks better than 78.74% on this metric.

Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥124.7 Mil. Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥114.7 Mil. Hence, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 99.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600834' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.63   Med: 80.75   Max: 110.6
Current: 85.86

During the past 13 years, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's highest Days Payable was 110.60. The lowest was 26.63. And the median was 80.75.

SHSE:600834's Days Payable is ranked better than
78.74% of 969 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 38.61 vs SHSE:600834: 85.86

Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (96.68) to Mar. 2026 (99.20). It may suggest that Shanghai Shentong Metro Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Shanghai Shentong Metro Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Shentong Metro 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.

Shanghai Shentong Metro Co Days Payable Chart

Shanghai Shentong Metro Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Shanghai Shentong Metro 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:600834 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Shanghai Shentong Metro 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 Shentong Metro Co Days Payable vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Shanghai Shentong Metro 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.

Shanghai Shentong Metro 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
=( (121.304 + 135.431) / 2 ) / 475.646*365
=128.3675 / 475.646*365
=98.51

Shanghai Shentong Metro 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
=( (135.431 + 113.985) / 2 ) / 114.715*365 / 4
=124.708 / 114.715*365 / 4
=99.20

* 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 99.20 mean?
Shanghai Shentong Metro Co (SHSE:600834) has a Days Payable of 99.20 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 Shentong Metro Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 80.75. Over the past decade, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Days Payable has ranged from 26.63 to 110.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co ranks #206 out of 969 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Days Payable too high?
Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's current Days Payable of 99.20 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 80.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.63 to a high of 110.60. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 38.61. Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's value of 99.20 is 156.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co ranks #206 out of 969 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Days Payable compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co ranks #206 out of 969 companies for Days Payable. This places Shanghai Shentong Metro Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 38.61. Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's value of 99.20 is 156.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 26.63 to 110.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.75 vs. the industry median of 38.61, Shanghai Shentong Metro 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Payable among Transportation companies is 38.61, based on 969 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 Shentong Metro Co's current Days Payable of 99.20 is 156.9% 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 Shentong Metro Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 38.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's current Days Payable is 99.20, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 80.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Shentong Metro Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co (SHSE:600834) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.25, compared to a current price of ¥6.78 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 99.20, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 80.75 and 156.9% above the Transportation industry median of 38.61. Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Shentong Metro Co (SHSE:600834), the current Days Payable is 99.20 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 Shentong Metro Co (SHSE:600834) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥6.78 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.25. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Shentong Metro Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600834:

  • Days Payable: 99.20 (23% above median its 10-year median of 80.75)
  • GF Value™: ¥9.25 vs. price of ¥6.78 (26.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 156.9% above the Transportation median (#206 of 969)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600834 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Shentong Metro Co Business Description

Address No. 909 Guilin Road, Building 3, 3rd Floor, Shanghai, Shanghai, CHN, 201103
Shanghai Shentong Metro Co Ltd is engaged in the development, management, and operation of metro railway transport in China. It is also engaged in subway management, related comprehensive development, and rail transportation investment. Its main activities include ticket selling, railway investment and metro construction and operation.
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