Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co (SHSE:603637) Days Payable: 434.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 118% Above Median

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SHSE:603637 Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co Ltd SHSE:603637
71 GF Score
Price ¥12.92
GF Value ¥7.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co Days Payable?

Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co SHSE:603637 +0.54% 71 Days Payable is 434.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 199.51. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603637 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co ranks better than 85.69% on this metric.

Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥240.4 Mil. Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥50.5 Mil. Hence, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 434.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603637' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 106.05   Med: 199.51   Max: 428.34
Current: 248.1

During the past 13 years, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's highest Days Payable was 428.34. The lowest was 106.05. And the median was 199.51.

SHSE:603637's Days Payable is ranked better than
85.69% of 1719 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.33 vs SHSE:603637: 248.10

Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (583.68) to Mar. 2026 (434.34). It may suggest that Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


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Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering 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.

Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co Days Payable Chart

Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 189.89 428.34 350.95 336.11 293.78

Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering 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 583.68 254.87 233.83 184.98 434.34

SHSE:603637 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Payable Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering 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.


Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering 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.

Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering 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
=( (295.004 + 254.732) / 2 ) / 341.505*365
=274.868 / 341.505*365
=293.78

Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering 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
=( (254.732 + 225.999) / 2 ) / 50.498*365 / 4
=240.3655 / 50.498*365 / 4
=434.34

* 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 434.34 mean?
Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co (SHSE:603637) has a Days Payable of 434.34 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 Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 199.51. Over the past decade, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's Days Payable has ranged from 106.05 to 428.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co ranks #246 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's Days Payable too high?
Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's current Days Payable of 434.34 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 199.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 106.05 to a high of 428.34. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.33. Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's value of 434.34 is 469% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co ranks #246 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co ranks #246 out of 1719 companies for Days Payable. This places Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 76.33. Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's value of 434.34 is 469% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 106.05 to 428.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 199.51 vs. the industry median of 76.33, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.33, based on 1,719 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. Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's current Days Payable of 434.34 is 469% 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 Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's current Days Payable is 434.34, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 199.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co (SHSE:603637) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.82, compared to a current price of ¥12.92 — trading 65.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 434.34, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 199.51 and 469% above the Construction industry median of 76.33. Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co (SHSE:603637), the current Days Payable is 434.34 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 Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co (SHSE:603637) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥12.92 is trading 65.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.82. GuruFocus considers Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603637:

  • Days Payable: 434.34 (118% above median its 10-year median of 199.51)
  • GF Value™: ¥7.82 vs. price of ¥12.92 (65.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 469% above the Construction median (#246 of 1719)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603637 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co Business Description

Address No.36, Xinghai South Road, High-tech Zone, Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, CHN, 315042
Zhenhai Petrochemical Engineering Co Ltd provides construction of petrochemical engineering and technical services. Its services include engineering contracting, engineering design, project management, supervision, and engineering consulting project trial price and bidding agency, and other businesses. The company offers various forms of construction services, and technology development and application services; and project contract management services primarily for the petrochemical industry.
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