Hsin Kuang Steel CoTPE:2031 -1.16%76 Days Payable is 9.52 as of Dec. 2025, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 4.95. GuruFocus rates TPE:2031 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$53.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Steel companies, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks worse than 94.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2031'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97 Med: 4.95 Max: 6.1
Current: 5.87
During the past 13 years, Hsin Kuang Steel Co's highest Days Payable was 6.10. The lowest was 1.97. And the median was 4.95.
TPE:2031's Days Payable is ranked worse than 94.81% of 597
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 41.39
vs TPE:2031: 5.87
Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (6.88) to Dec. 2025 (9.52).
It may suggest that Hsin Kuang Steel Codelayed paying its suppliers.
Hsin Kuang Steel Co Days Payable Related Terms
Hsin Kuang Steel Co Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hsin Kuang Steel 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.
TPE:2031 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Payable Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hsin Kuang Steel 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.
Hsin Kuang Steel Co Days Payable vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Days Payable falls into.
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.
Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) has a Days Payable of 9.52 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Hsin Kuang Steel Co and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 4.95. Over the past decade, Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Days Payable has ranged from 1.97 to 6.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #566 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Days Payable too high?
Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current Days Payable of 9.52 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 4.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 6.10. The Steel industry median Days Payable is 41.39. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's value of 9.52 is 77% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #566 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hsin Kuang Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Days Payable compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #566 out of 597 companies for Days Payable. This places Hsin Kuang Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 41.39. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's value of 9.52 is 77% below this benchmark. Historically, Hsin Kuang Steel Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 1.97 to 6.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.95 vs. the industry median of 41.39, Hsin Kuang Steel Co has consistently been below 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 Steel company?
The median Days Payable among Steel companies is 41.39, based on 597 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. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current Days Payable of 9.52 is 77% below 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Payable is 41.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current Days Payable is 9.52, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 4.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin Kuang Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$53.84, compared to a current price of NT$38.45 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 9.52, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 4.95 and 77% below the Steel industry median of 41.39. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031), the current Days Payable is 9.52 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Kuang Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.45 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$53.84.
GuruFocus considers Hsin Kuang Steel Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2031:
Days Payable: 9.52 (92% above median its 10-year median of 4.95)
GF Value™: NT$53.84 vs. price of NT$38.45 (28.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77% below the Steel median (#566 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hsin Kuang Steel Co Ltd manufactures and sells steel products. The business activities of the group include cutting, stamping, and the sale of steel products, including steel coils, steel plates, stainless steel, alloy steel, special steel, and SuperDyma. Geographically, its business activities are carried out across Taiwan. The company operates in four segments, which include Steel - Direct Sales, Steel - Manufacturing Sales, Construction Projects, and Leases. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel-Direct Sales Segment. Geographically, operates in Taiwan.
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