Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co (SHSE:603097) Days Payable: 540.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 443% Above Median

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SHSE:603097 Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co Ltd SHSE:603097
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What is Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co Days Payable?

Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co SHSE:603097 +10.03% 80 Days Payable is 540.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 443% above its 10-year median of 99.61. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603097 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥24.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,441 Hardware companies, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co ranks better than 90.58% on this metric.

Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,196 Mil. Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥202 Mil. Hence, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 540.79.

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

SHSE:603097' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.51   Med: 99.61   Max: 202.53
Current: 202.53

During the past 8 years, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's highest Days Payable was 202.53. The lowest was 92.51. And the median was 99.61.

SHSE:603097's Days Payable is ranked better than
90.58% of 2441 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.89 vs SHSE:603097: 202.53

Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (274.39) to Mar. 2026 (540.79). It may suggest that Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu Huachen Transformer 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 Huachen Transformer Co Days Payable Chart

Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 96.84 108.32 102.18 154.92 185.71

Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 274.39 142.14 225.22 152.14 540.79

SHSE:603097 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer 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 Huachen Transformer Co Days Payable vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jiangsu Huachen Transformer 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 Huachen Transformer 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
=( (675.171 + 1248.392) / 2 ) / 1890.316*365
=961.7815 / 1890.316*365
=185.71

Jiangsu Huachen Transformer 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
=( (1248.392 + 1144.24) / 2 ) / 201.859*365 / 4
=1196.316 / 201.859*365 / 4
=540.79

* 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 540.79 mean?
Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co (SHSE:603097) has a Days Payable of 540.79 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 Huachen Transformer Co and its competitors. This is 443% above median its historical median of 99.61. Over the past decade, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's Days Payable has ranged from 92.51 to 202.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co ranks #230 out of 2441 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's Days Payable too high?
Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's current Days Payable of 540.79 is 443% above median its 10-year median of 99.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.51 to a high of 202.53. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.89. Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's value of 540.79 is 673.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co ranks #230 out of 2441 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's Days Payable compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co ranks #230 out of 2441 companies for Days Payable. This places Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 69.89. Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's value of 540.79 is 673.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 92.51 to 202.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.61 vs. the industry median of 69.89, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.89, based on 2,441 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 Huachen Transformer Co's current Days Payable of 540.79 is 673.8% 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 Huachen Transformer Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 69.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's current Days Payable is 540.79, which is 443% above median its own 10-year median of 99.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co (SHSE:603097) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥24.43, compared to a current price of ¥16.89 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 540.79, which is 443% above median its 10-year median of 99.61 and 673.8% above the Hardware industry median of 69.89. Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Huachen Transformer Co (SHSE:603097), the current Days Payable is 540.79 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 Huachen Transformer Co (SHSE:603097) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥16.89 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥24.43. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603097:

  • Days Payable: 540.79 (443% above median its 10-year median of 99.61)
  • GF Value™: ¥24.43 vs. price of ¥16.89 (30.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 673.8% above the Hardware median (#230 of 2441)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603097 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co Business Description

Address North of Qianjiang Road and East of Yinshan Road, Second Industrial Park, Tongshan Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, Xuzhou, CHN, 221116
Jiangsu Huachen Transformer Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of energy-saving transformers, box-type substations, and intelligent electrical complete sets of equipment and other power transmission and distribution and control equipment.
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