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What is Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Days Payable?
Guangzhou Automobile Group CoSHSE:601238 -3.23%60 Days Payable is 133.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 76.65. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601238 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,306 Vehicles & Parts companies, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co ranks better than 74.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601238'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.9 Med: 76.65 Max: 120.73
Current: 114.92
During the past 13 years, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's highest Days Payable was 120.73. The lowest was 59.90. And the median was 76.65.
SHSE:601238's Days Payable is ranked better than 74.5% of 1306
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.255
vs SHSE:601238: 114.92
* 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.
SHSE:601238 vs TSLA, GM, F: Days Payable Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Guangzhou Automobile 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.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Days Payable falls into.
Guangzhou Automobile 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.
* 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.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (SHSE:601238) has a Days Payable of 133.35 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 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 76.65. Over the past decade, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Days Payable has ranged from 59.90 to 120.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co ranks #333 out of 1306 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Days Payable too high?
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's current Days Payable of 133.35 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 76.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.90 to a high of 120.73. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.26. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's value of 133.35 is 98.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co ranks #333 out of 1306 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's Days Payable compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co ranks #333 out of 1306 companies for Days Payable. This puts Guangzhou Automobile Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.26. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's value of 133.35 is 98.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 59.90 to 120.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.65 vs. the industry median of 67.26, Guangzhou Automobile 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.26, based on 1,306 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. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's current Days Payable of 133.35 is 98.3% 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 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's current Days Payable is 133.35, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 76.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangzhou Automobile Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (SHSE:601238) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.80, compared to a current price of ¥5.10 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 133.35, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 76.65 and 98.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.26. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (SHSE:601238), the current Days Payable is 133.35 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 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (SHSE:601238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.10 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.80.
GuruFocus considers Guangzhou Automobile Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601238:
Days Payable: 133.35 (74% above median its 10-year median of 76.65)
GF Value™: ¥7.80 vs. price of ¥5.10 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#333 of 1306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Business Description
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd is a state-controlled producer of passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and auto parts. The company's activities are broadly classified into two segments; The vehicles and related operations segment include the production and sale of a variety of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, automotive parts, and related operations, and the Others segment includes mainly the production and sale of motorcycles, automobile finance, and insurance, other financing services, and investing businesses. The Company's operations are spread across Mainland China and Hong Kong. Its vehicles segment generates a majority of the revenues for the company. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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