Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:688658) Days Payable: 230.06 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Above Median

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SHSE:688658 Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd SHSE:688658
52 GF Score
Price ¥13.11
GF Value ¥11.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co Days Payable?

Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co SHSE:688658 -9.59% 52 Days Payable is 230.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 188.91. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688658 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 701 Biotechnology companies, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co ranks better than 60.2% on this metric.

Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥604 Mil. Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥239 Mil. Hence, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 230.06.

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

SHSE:688658' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 155.9   Med: 188.91   Max: 299.27
Current: 174.71

During the past 9 years, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's highest Days Payable was 299.27. The lowest was 155.90. And the median was 188.91.

SHSE:688658's Days Payable is ranked better than
60.2% of 701 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 112.84 vs SHSE:688658: 174.71

Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (170.65) to Mar. 2026 (230.06). It may suggest that Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co Days Payable Related Terms


Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's Days Payable can be seen below:

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Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co Days Payable Chart

Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Youcare Pharmaceutical Group 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:688658 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Days Payable Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group 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.


Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co Days Payable vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Youcare Pharmaceutical Group 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.

Youcare Pharmaceutical Group 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
=( (641.996 + 605.12) / 2 ) / 1218.344*365
=623.558 / 1218.344*365
=186.81

Youcare Pharmaceutical Group 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
=( (605.12 + 602.463) / 2 ) / 239.49*365 / 4
=603.7915 / 239.49*365 / 4
=230.06

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 230.06 mean?
Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:688658) has a Days Payable of 230.06 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 Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 188.91. Over the past decade, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's Days Payable has ranged from 155.90 to 299.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co ranks #279 out of 701 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's Days Payable too high?
Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's current Days Payable of 230.06 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 188.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 155.90 to a high of 299.27. The Biotechnology industry median Days Payable is 112.84. Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's value of 230.06 is 103.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co ranks #279 out of 701 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's Days Payable compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co ranks #279 out of 701 companies for Days Payable. This puts Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 112.84. Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's value of 230.06 is 103.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 155.90 to 299.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 188.91 vs. the industry median of 112.84, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Days Payable among Biotechnology companies is 112.84, based on 701 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. Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's current Days Payable of 230.06 is 103.9% 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 Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Days Payable is 112.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's current Days Payable is 230.06, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 188.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:688658) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.05, compared to a current price of ¥13.11 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 230.06, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 188.91 and 103.9% above the Biotechnology industry median of 112.84. Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:688658), the current Days Payable is 230.06 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 Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co (SHSE:688658) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥13.11 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.05. GuruFocus considers Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688658:

  • Days Payable: 230.06 (22% above median its 10-year median of 188.91)
  • GF Value™: ¥11.05 vs. price of ¥13.11 (18.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 103.9% above the Biotechnology median (#279 of 701)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co Business Description

Address No. 6, Hongda Middle Road, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Beijing, CHN, 100176
Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd is a pharmaceutical group enterprise integrating new drug research and development, drug production, circulation and sales.
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