Lite-On TechnologyTPE:2301 -1.13%86 Days Payable is 134.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 120.50. GuruFocus rates TPE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$140.02 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,440 Hardware companies, Lite-On Technology ranks better than 78.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lite-On Technology's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2301'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 111.57 Med: 120.5 Max: 142.67
Current: 129.65
During the past 13 years, Lite-On Technology's highest Days Payable was 142.67. The lowest was 111.57. And the median was 120.50.
TPE:2301's Days Payable is ranked better than 78.4% of 2440
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.935
vs TPE:2301: 129.65
Lite-On Technology's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (124.88) to Dec. 2025 (134.39).
It may suggest that Lite-On Technologydelayed paying its suppliers.
Lite-On Technology Days Payable Related Terms
Lite-On Technology Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lite-On Technology'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:2301 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Days Payable Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Lite-On Technology'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.
Lite-On Technology Days Payable vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lite-On Technology's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lite-On Technology'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.
Lite-On Technology'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.
Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) has a Days Payable of 134.39 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 Lite-On Technology and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 120.50. Over the past decade, Lite-On Technology's Days Payable has ranged from 111.57 to 142.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #527 out of 2440 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Lite-On Technology's Days Payable too high?
Lite-On Technology's current Days Payable of 134.39 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 120.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 111.57 to a high of 142.67. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.94. Lite-On Technology's value of 134.39 is 92.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #527 out of 2440 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lite-On Technology has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lite-On Technology's Days Payable compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lite-On Technology ranks #527 out of 2440 companies for Days Payable. This places Lite-On Technology in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 69.94. Lite-On Technology's value of 134.39 is 92.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lite-On Technology's own Days Payable has ranged from 111.57 to 142.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 120.50 vs. the industry median of 69.94, Lite-On Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.94, based on 2,440 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. Lite-On Technology's current Days Payable of 134.39 is 92.2% 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 Lite-On Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 69.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lite-On Technology's current Days Payable is 134.39, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 120.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lite-On Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$140.02, compared to a current price of NT$219.00 — trading 56.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 134.39, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 120.50 and 92.2% above the Hardware industry median of 69.94. Lite-On Technology's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301), the current Days Payable is 134.39 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 Lite-On Technology (TPE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lite-On Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$219.00 is trading 56.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$140.02.
GuruFocus considers Lite-On Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2301:
Days Payable: 134.39 (12% above median its 10-year median of 120.50)
GF Value™: NT$140.02 vs. price of NT$219.00 (56.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.2% above the Hardware median (#527 of 2440)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lite-On Technology Corp is a computer storage device company that manufactures consumer electronics. The main businesses include Research and development design, manufacturing and sales of key modules and system solutions for optoelectronics, cloud computing, power management systems, EV chargers, energy management, LED packaging for lighting applications, IoT and networking applications, information technology, and consumer electronics.
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