Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co (SHSE:601199) Days Payable: 473.78 (As of Mar. 2026) — 64% Above Median

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SHSE:601199 Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co Ltd SHSE:601199
75 GF Score
Price ¥6.00
GF Value ¥5.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co Days Payable?

Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co SHSE:601199 -3.38% 75 Days Payable is 473.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 288.11. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601199 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 482 Utilities - Regulated companies, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co ranks better than 90.87% on this metric.

Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥930 Mil. Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥179 Mil. Hence, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 473.78.

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

SHSE:601199' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 172.07   Med: 288.11   Max: 406.37
Current: 356.51

During the past 13 years, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's highest Days Payable was 406.37. The lowest was 172.07. And the median was 288.11.

SHSE:601199's Days Payable is ranked better than
90.87% of 482 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.105 vs SHSE:601199: 356.51

Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (433.40) to Mar. 2026 (473.78). It may suggest that Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Jiangnan Water 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 Jiangnan Water Co Days Payable Chart

Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Jiangsu Jiangnan Water 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:601199 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water 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 Jiangnan Water Co Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jiangsu Jiangnan Water 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 Jiangnan Water 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
=( (949.556 + 1027.8) / 2 ) / 893.815*365
=988.678 / 893.815*365
=403.74

Jiangsu Jiangnan Water 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
=( (1027.8 + 833.085) / 2 ) / 179.205*365 / 4
=930.4425 / 179.205*365 / 4
=473.78

* 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 473.78 mean?
Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co (SHSE:601199) has a Days Payable of 473.78 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 Jiangnan Water Co and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 288.11. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Days Payable has ranged from 172.07 to 406.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co ranks #44 out of 482 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Days Payable too high?
Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's current Days Payable of 473.78 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 288.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 172.07 to a high of 406.37. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.11. Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's value of 473.78 is 575.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co ranks #44 out of 482 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's Days Payable compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co ranks #44 out of 482 companies for Days Payable. This places Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 70.11. Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's value of 473.78 is 575.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 172.07 to 406.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 288.11 vs. the industry median of 70.11, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.11, based on 482 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 Jiangnan Water Co's current Days Payable of 473.78 is 575.8% 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 Jiangnan Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's current Days Payable is 473.78, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 288.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co (SHSE:601199) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.66, compared to a current price of ¥6.00 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 473.78, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 288.11 and 575.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.11. Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Jiangnan Water Co (SHSE:601199), the current Days Payable is 473.78 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 Jiangnan Water Co (SHSE:601199) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥6.00 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.66. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601199:

  • Days Payable: 473.78 (64% above median its 10-year median of 288.11)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.66 vs. price of ¥6.00 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 575.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#44 of 482)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co Business Description

Address No. 66, Binjiang Yangtze River Road, Jiangsu Province, Jiangyin, CHN, 214432
Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co Ltd is engaged in the Production and sale of tap water, tap water drainage and related water treatment businesses.
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