China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co (SHSE:688128) Days Payable: 119.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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SHSE:688128 China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co Ltd SHSE:688128
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Price ¥22.02
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Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co Days Payable?

China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co SHSE:688128 +0.41% 89 Days Payable is 119.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 134.76. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688128 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥25.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,994 Industrial Products companies, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co ranks better than 68.34% on this metric.

China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,068 Mil. China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥813 Mil. Hence, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 119.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688128' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 120.69   Med: 134.76   Max: 159.41
Current: 122.03

During the past 10 years, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's highest Days Payable was 159.41. The lowest was 120.69. And the median was 134.76.

SHSE:688128's Days Payable is ranked better than
68.34% of 2994 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.065 vs SHSE:688128: 122.03

China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (121.64) to Mar. 2026 (119.88). It may suggest that China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


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China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute 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.

China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co Days Payable Chart

China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:688128 vs VRT, BE: Days Payable Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute 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.


China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's Days Payable falls into.


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China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute 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.

China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute 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
=( (1003.573 + 1071.816) / 2 ) / 3138.257*365
=1037.6945 / 3138.257*365
=120.69

China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute 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
=( (1071.816 + 1064.429) / 2 ) / 813.046*365 / 4
=1068.1225 / 813.046*365 / 4
=119.88

* 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 119.88 mean?
China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co (SHSE:688128) has a Days Payable of 119.88 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 China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 134.76. Over the past decade, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's Days Payable has ranged from 120.69 to 159.41. According to the industry distribution chart, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co ranks #948 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's Days Payable too high?
China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's current Days Payable of 119.88 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 134.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 120.69 to a high of 159.41. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.07. China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's value of 119.88 is 53.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co ranks #948 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's Days Payable compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co ranks #948 out of 2994 companies for Days Payable. This puts China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 78.07. China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's value of 119.88 is 53.6% above this benchmark. Historically, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 120.69 to 159.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 134.76 vs. the industry median of 78.07, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.07, based on 2,994 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. China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's current Days Payable of 119.88 is 53.6% 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 China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's current Days Payable is 119.88, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 134.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co (SHSE:688128) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥25.01, compared to a current price of ¥22.02 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 119.88, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 134.76 and 53.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 78.07. China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co (SHSE:688128), the current Days Payable is 119.88 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 China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co (SHSE:688128) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥22.02 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥25.01. GuruFocus considers China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688128:

  • Days Payable: 119.88 (11% below median its 10-year median of 134.76)
  • GF Value™: ¥25.01 vs. price of ¥22.02 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.6% above the Industrial Products median (#948 of 2994)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688128 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co Business Description

Address No. 204, Xingang West Road, Building 1, Haizhu District, Guangdong, Guangzhou, CHN, 510399
China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute Co Ltd is a national innovative science-and-technology enterprise. It is characterized with an integration of three core business sectors namely scientific research and development, science and technology service, as well as science and technology industry.
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