Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co (SHSE:688155) Days Payable: 143.89 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:688155 Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Ltd SHSE:688155
82 GF Score
Price ¥56.31
GF Value ¥54.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Days Payable?

Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co SHSE:688155 -5.60% 82 Days Payable is 143.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 151.32. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688155 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥54.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,991 Industrial Products companies, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co ranks better than 76.76% on this metric.

Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,135 Mil. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥720 Mil. Hence, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 143.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688155' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.92   Med: 151.32   Max: 185.49
Current: 153.21

During the past 10 years, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's highest Days Payable was 185.49. The lowest was 64.92. And the median was 151.32.

SHSE:688155's Days Payable is ranked better than
76.76% of 2991 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 77.97 vs SHSE:688155: 153.21

Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (227.15) to Mar. 2026 (143.89). It may suggest that Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


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Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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.

Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Days Payable Chart

Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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 164.49 185.49 169.86 167.30 171.99

Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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 227.15 171.27 190.20 127.47 143.89

SHSE:688155 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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.


Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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.

Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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
=( (902.754 + 1148.17) / 2 ) / 2176.23*365
=1025.462 / 2176.23*365
=171.99

Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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
=( (1148.17 + 1122.689) / 2 ) / 720.072*365 / 4
=1135.4295 / 720.072*365 / 4
=143.89

* 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 143.89 mean?
Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co (SHSE:688155) has a Days Payable of 143.89 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 SK Automation Technology Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 151.32. Over the past decade, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Payable has ranged from 64.92 to 185.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co ranks #695 out of 2991 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Payable too high?
Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's current Days Payable of 143.89 is near median its 10-year median of 151.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.92 to a high of 185.49. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 77.97. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's value of 143.89 is 84.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co ranks #695 out of 2991 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's Days Payable compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co ranks #695 out of 2991 companies for Days Payable. This places Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 77.97. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's value of 143.89 is 84.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 64.92 to 185.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 151.32 vs. the industry median of 77.97, Shanghai SK Automation Technology 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 77.97, based on 2,991 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 SK Automation Technology Co's current Days Payable of 143.89 is 84.5% 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 SK Automation Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 77.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's current Days Payable is 143.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 151.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co (SHSE:688155) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥54.23, compared to a current price of ¥56.31 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 143.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 151.32 and 84.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 77.97. Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co (SHSE:688155), the current Days Payable is 143.89 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 SK Automation Technology Co (SHSE:688155) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥56.31 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥54.23. GuruFocus considers Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688155:

  • Days Payable: 143.89 (near median its 10-year median of 151.32)
  • GF Value™: ¥54.23 vs. price of ¥56.31 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.5% above the Industrial Products median (#695 of 2991)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688155 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 518, Guanghua Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201614
Shanghai SK Automation Technology Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing of intelligent equipment. The company produces automotive chassis system, test system, and other products for its customers which include SAIC Volkswagen, FAW-Volkswagen, BMW Brilliance, Beijing Benz, General Motors, Changan Ford, ZF Group, ThyssenKrupp Group, Bosch Group, Bentler Group, Magna Group, Denso , Nissan, and SAIC.
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