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Shanghai Baolong AutomotiveSHSE:603197 -3.24%76 Days Payable is 141.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 101.87. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603197 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥54.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,306 Vehicles & Parts companies, Shanghai Baolong Automotive ranks better than 78.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603197'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 89.24 Med: 101.87 Max: 135.58
Current: 130.97
During the past 13 years, Shanghai Baolong Automotive's highest Days Payable was 135.58. The lowest was 89.24. And the median was 101.87.
SHSE:603197's Days Payable is ranked better than 78.94% of 1306
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.14
vs SHSE:603197: 130.97
* 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Shanghai Baolong Automotive'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.
Shanghai Baolong Automotive Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Days Payable falls into.
Shanghai Baolong Automotive 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.
Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) has a Days Payable of 141.10 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 Shanghai Baolong Automotive and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 101.87. Over the past decade, Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Days Payable has ranged from 89.24 to 135.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baolong Automotive ranks #275 out of 1306 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Days Payable too high?
Shanghai Baolong Automotive's current Days Payable of 141.10 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 101.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 89.24 to a high of 135.58. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.14. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's value of 141.10 is 110.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Baolong Automotive ranks #275 out of 1306 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Baolong Automotive has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Baolong Automotive's Days Payable compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baolong Automotive ranks #275 out of 1306 companies for Days Payable. This places Shanghai Baolong Automotive in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 67.14. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's value of 141.10 is 110.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Baolong Automotive's own Days Payable has ranged from 89.24 to 135.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 101.87 vs. the industry median of 67.14, Shanghai Baolong Automotive 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 67.14, 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. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's current Days Payable of 141.10 is 110.2% 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 Shanghai Baolong Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's current Days Payable is 141.10, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 101.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Baolong Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥54.17, compared to a current price of ¥29.57 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 141.10, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 101.87 and 110.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.14. Shanghai Baolong Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197), the current Days Payable is 141.10 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 Shanghai Baolong Automotive (SHSE:603197) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baolong Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥29.57 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥54.17.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Baolong Automotive to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603197:
Days Payable: 141.10 (39% above median its 10-year median of 101.87)
GF Value™: ¥54.17 vs. price of ¥29.57 (45.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 110.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#275 of 1306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corp is a Chinese manufacturer of automotive parts and components. Its products include tire valves and accessories, wheel balancing weights, performance exhaust products, automotive pressure sensors, and hydro-forming automotive body parts, among others. The company sells its products in China and various other countries.
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