Beijing Sifang Automation Co (SHSE:601126) Days Payable: 283.71 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Above Median

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SHSE:601126 Beijing Sifang Automation Co Ltd SHSE:601126
73 GF Score
Price ¥44.77
GF Value ¥24.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Beijing Sifang Automation Co Days Payable?

Beijing Sifang Automation Co SHSE:601126 +4.63% 73 Days Payable is 283.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 212.34. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601126 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥24.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,994 Industrial Products companies, Beijing Sifang Automation Co ranks better than 92.72% on this metric.

Beijing Sifang Automation Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4,599 Mil. Beijing Sifang Automation Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,479 Mil. Hence, Beijing Sifang Automation Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 283.71.

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

SHSE:601126' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 174.05   Med: 212.34   Max: 269.23
Current: 267.2

During the past 13 years, Beijing Sifang Automation Co's highest Days Payable was 269.23. The lowest was 174.05. And the median was 212.34.

SHSE:601126's Days Payable is ranked better than
92.72% of 2994 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.005 vs SHSE:601126: 267.20

Beijing Sifang Automation Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (274.37) to Mar. 2026 (283.71). It may suggest that Beijing Sifang Automation Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Beijing Sifang Automation Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Beijing Sifang 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.

Beijing Sifang Automation Co Days Payable Chart

Beijing Sifang Automation Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Beijing Sifang 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:601126 vs VRT, BE: Days Payable Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Beijing Sifang 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.


Beijing Sifang Automation Co Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Beijing Sifang Automation Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Beijing Sifang 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.

Beijing Sifang 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
=( (3631.581 + 4542.529) / 2 ) / 5716.993*365
=4087.055 / 5716.993*365
=260.94

Beijing Sifang 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
=( (4542.529 + 4656.357) / 2 ) / 1479.322*365 / 4
=4599.443 / 1479.322*365 / 4
=283.71

* 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 283.71 mean?
Beijing Sifang Automation Co (SHSE:601126) has a Days Payable of 283.71 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 Beijing Sifang Automation Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 212.34. Over the past decade, Beijing Sifang Automation Co's Days Payable has ranged from 174.05 to 269.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Beijing Sifang Automation Co ranks #218 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Beijing Sifang Automation Co's Days Payable too high?
Beijing Sifang Automation Co's current Days Payable of 283.71 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 212.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 174.05 to a high of 269.23. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.01. Beijing Sifang Automation Co's value of 283.71 is 263.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beijing Sifang Automation Co ranks #218 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Beijing Sifang 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 Beijing Sifang Automation Co's Days Payable compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Beijing Sifang Automation Co ranks #218 out of 2994 companies for Days Payable. This places Beijing Sifang Automation Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 78.01. Beijing Sifang Automation Co's value of 283.71 is 263.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Beijing Sifang Automation Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 174.05 to 269.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 212.34 vs. the industry median of 78.01, Beijing Sifang 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.01, based on 2,994 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. Beijing Sifang Automation Co's current Days Payable of 283.71 is 263.7% 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 Beijing Sifang Automation Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beijing Sifang Automation Co's current Days Payable is 283.71, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 212.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beijing Sifang Automation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Sifang Automation Co (SHSE:601126) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥24.16, compared to a current price of ¥44.77 — trading 85.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 283.71, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 212.34 and 263.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 78.01. Beijing Sifang Automation Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Beijing Sifang Automation Co (SHSE:601126), the current Days Payable is 283.71 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 Beijing Sifang Automation Co (SHSE:601126) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Sifang Automation Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥44.77 is trading 85.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥24.16. GuruFocus considers Beijing Sifang Automation Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601126:

  • Days Payable: 283.71 (34% above median its 10-year median of 212.34)
  • GF Value™: ¥24.16 vs. price of ¥44.77 (85.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 263.7% above the Industrial Products median (#218 of 2994)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601126 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Beijing Sifang Automation Co Business Description

Address Number 9, Fourth Street, Shangdi Information Industry Base, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100085
Beijing Sifang Automation Co Ltd supplies products, solutions, and services in the fields of protection, monitoring, control, and automation of electric power systems in China and internationally. It provides generation systems, including IEDs for power plant automation, protection IEDs, automation systems for power plants, torsional stress protection and control systems, simulation and training systems, and generator excitation automation systems; and transmission systems, such as substation and digital substation automation solutions among other solutions.
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