Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) Days Payable: 165.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


SHSE:688599 Trina Solar Co Ltd SHSE:688599
77 GF Score
Price ¥12.98
GF Value ¥17.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Trina Solar Co Days Payable?

Trina Solar Co SHSE:688599 +3.43% 77 Days Payable is 165.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 160.89. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688599 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥17.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, Trina Solar Co ranks better than 86.97% on this metric.

Trina Solar Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥28,500 Mil. Trina Solar Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥15,693 Mil. Hence, Trina Solar Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 165.72.

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

SHSE:688599' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 121.01   Med: 160.89   Max: 181.29
Current: 161.88

During the past 10 years, Trina Solar Co's highest Days Payable was 181.29. The lowest was 121.01. And the median was 160.89.

SHSE:688599's Days Payable is ranked better than
86.97% of 998 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 52.98 vs SHSE:688599: 161.88

Trina Solar Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (218.49) to Mar. 2026 (165.72). It may suggest that Trina Solar Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Trina Solar Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trina Solar 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.

Trina Solar Co Days Payable Chart

Trina Solar 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 161.23 121.01 132.08 181.29 172.61

Trina Solar 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 218.49 172.28 144.70 159.49 165.72

SHSE:688599 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Days Payable Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Trina Solar 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.


Trina Solar Co Days Payable vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Trina Solar Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trina Solar Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Trina Solar 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.

Trina Solar 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
=( (32476.592 + 27582.569) / 2 ) / 63502.029*365
=30029.5805 / 63502.029*365
=172.61

Trina Solar 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
=( (27582.569 + 29417.486) / 2 ) / 15693.323*365 / 4
=28500.0275 / 15693.323*365 / 4
=165.72

* 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 165.72 mean?
Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) has a Days Payable of 165.72 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 Trina Solar Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 160.89. Over the past decade, Trina Solar Co's Days Payable has ranged from 121.01 to 181.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Trina Solar Co ranks #130 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Trina Solar Co's Days Payable too high?
Trina Solar Co's current Days Payable of 165.72 is near median its 10-year median of 160.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 121.01 to a high of 181.29. The Semiconductors industry median Days Payable is 52.98. Trina Solar Co's value of 165.72 is 212.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trina Solar Co ranks #130 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trina Solar Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trina Solar Co's Days Payable compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Trina Solar Co ranks #130 out of 998 companies for Days Payable. This places Trina Solar Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 52.98. Trina Solar Co's value of 165.72 is 212.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Trina Solar Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 121.01 to 181.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 160.89 vs. the industry median of 52.98, Trina Solar 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Payable among Semiconductors companies is 52.98, based on 998 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. Trina Solar Co's current Days Payable of 165.72 is 212.8% 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 Trina Solar Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Payable is 52.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trina Solar Co's current Days Payable is 165.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 160.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trina Solar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥17.10, compared to a current price of ¥12.98 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 165.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 160.89 and 212.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 52.98. Trina Solar Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599), the current Days Payable is 165.72 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 Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trina Solar Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥12.98 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥17.10. GuruFocus considers Trina Solar Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688599:

  • Days Payable: 165.72 (near median its 10-year median of 160.89)
  • GF Value™: ¥17.10 vs. price of ¥12.98 (24.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 212.8% above the Semiconductors median (#130 of 998)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Trina Solar Co Business Description

Address No. 2, Tianhe Road, Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park, Xinbei District, Jiangsu Province, Changzhou, CHN, 213031
Trina Solar is one of the top four Chinese solar module producers. Trina's products are available in over 170 countries and regions. The company operates a vertically integrated production process, spanning solar wafers, cells, and modules.
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