Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (STU:39EA) Days Payable: 230.52 (As of Mar. 2026) — 112% Above Median

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STU:39EA Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Ltd STU:39EA
88 GF Score
Price €4.38
GF Value €4.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Days Payable?

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co STU:39EA -0.94% 88 Days Payable is 230.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 108.72. GuruFocus rates STU:39EA with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Chemicals companies, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co ranks better than 95.88% on this metric.

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,049 Mil. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €811 Mil. Hence, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 230.52.

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

STU:39EA' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.91   Med: 108.72   Max: 265.79
Current: 239.65

During the past 13 years, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's highest Days Payable was 265.79. The lowest was 57.91. And the median was 108.72.

STU:39EA's Days Payable is ranked better than
95.88% of 1554 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.875 vs STU:39EA: 239.65

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (349.08) to Mar. 2026 (230.52). It may suggest that Ganfeng Lithium Group Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ganfeng Lithium Group 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.

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Days Payable Chart

Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Ganfeng Lithium 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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STU:39EA vs DOW: Days Payable Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Ganfeng Lithium 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.


Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ganfeng Lithium 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.

Ganfeng Lithium 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
=( (1599.875 + 1956.254) / 2 ) / 2358.695*365
=1778.0645 / 2358.695*365
=275.15

Ganfeng Lithium 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
=( (1956.254 + 2142.126) / 2 ) / 811.168*365 / 4
=2049.19 / 811.168*365 / 4
=230.52

* 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 230.52 mean?
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (STU:39EA) has a Days Payable of 230.52 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 108.72. Over the past decade, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Days Payable has ranged from 57.91 to 265.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co ranks #64 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Days Payable too high?
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Days Payable of 230.52 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 108.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.91 to a high of 265.79. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.88. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's value of 230.52 is 285% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co ranks #64 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Days Payable compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co ranks #64 out of 1554 companies for Days Payable. This places Ganfeng Lithium Group Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 59.88. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's value of 230.52 is 285% above this benchmark. Historically, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 57.91 to 265.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 108.72 vs. the industry median of 59.88, Ganfeng Lithium 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.88, based on 1,554 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. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Days Payable of 230.52 is 285% 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Days Payable is 230.52, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 108.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (STU:39EA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.48, compared to a current price of €4.38 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 230.52, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 108.72 and 285% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.88. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 10 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (STU:39EA), the current Days Payable is 230.52 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (STU:39EA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.38 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.48. GuruFocus considers Ganfeng Lithium Group Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:39EA:

  • Days Payable: 230.52 (112% above median its 10-year median of 108.72)
  • GF Value™: €4.48 vs. price of €4.38 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 285% above the Chemicals median (#64 of 1554)

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Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Business Description

Address 248 Queen’s Road East, 40th Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Ganfeng is the world's third largest and China's largest lithium compounds producer and the world's largest lithium metals producer in terms of production capacity. The company offers five major categories of more than 40 lithium compounds and metals products, which is one of the most comprehensive product offerings among the suppliers globally. Starting as a midstream manufacturer of lithium compounds and lithium metals, the firm has successfully expanded into a vertically integrated business model with operations along the critical stages of the industry value chain, including upstream lithium extraction, midstream lithium compounds and metals processing, and downstream lithium battery production and recycling.
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