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The historical rank and industry rank for Chinatellite Communications Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601698'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.58 Med: 84.88 Max: 140.64
Current: 94.58
During the past 12 years, Chinatellite Communications Co's highest Days Payable was 140.64. The lowest was 40.58. And the median was 84.88.
SHSE:601698's Days Payable is ranked worse than 55.62% of 338
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 105.715
vs SHSE:601698: 94.58
* 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:601698 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Payable Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chinatellite Communications 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.
Chinatellite Communications Co Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chinatellite Communications Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chinatellite Communications Co's Days Payable falls into.
Chinatellite Communications 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.
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) has a Days Payable of 71.21 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 Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 84.88. Over the past decade, Chinatellite Communications Co's Days Payable has ranged from 40.58 to 140.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #188 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's Days Payable too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current Days Payable of 71.21 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 84.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.58 to a high of 140.64. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 105.72. Chinatellite Communications Co's value of 71.21 is 32.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #188 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chinatellite Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinatellite Communications Co's Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chinatellite Communications Co ranks #188 out of 338 companies for Days Payable. This places Chinatellite Communications Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 105.72. Chinatellite Communications Co's value of 71.21 is 32.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Chinatellite Communications Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 40.58 to 140.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.88 vs. the industry median of 105.72, Chinatellite Communications Co has consistently been below 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Payable among Telecommunication Services companies is 105.72, based on 338 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. Chinatellite Communications Co's current Days Payable of 71.21 is 32.6% below 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 Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 105.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinatellite Communications Co's current Days Payable is 71.21, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 84.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥23.58, compared to a current price of ¥25.59 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 71.21, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 84.88 and 32.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 105.72. Chinatellite Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), the current Days Payable is 71.21 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 Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinatellite Communications Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥25.59 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥23.58.
GuruFocus considers Chinatellite Communications Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601698:
Days Payable: 71.21 (16% below median its 10-year median of 84.88)
GF Value™: ¥23.58 vs. price of ¥25.59 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#188 of 338)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chinatellite Communications Co Business Description
China Satellite Communications Co Ltd is engaged in the development and management of communication and broadcasting satellite systems; the design and development of satellite ground application systems and related equipment. It also offers technical consulting, engineering design, engineering contracting services related to the satellite business.
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