Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236) Days Payable: 45.36 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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TPE:5236 Sunplus Innovation Technology Inc TPE:5236
92 GF Score
Price NT$152.50
GF Value NT$175.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sunplus Innovation Technology Days Payable?

Sunplus Innovation Technology TPE:5236 -2.56% 92 Days Payable is 45.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 48.29. GuruFocus rates TPE:5236 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$175.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Semiconductors companies, Sunplus Innovation Technology ranks worse than 66.87% on this metric.

Sunplus Innovation Technology's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$94 Mil. Sunplus Innovation Technology's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$189 Mil. Hence, Sunplus Innovation Technology's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 45.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sunplus Innovation Technology's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:5236' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.73   Med: 48.29   Max: 66.62
Current: 38.97

During the past 9 years, Sunplus Innovation Technology's highest Days Payable was 66.62. The lowest was 33.73. And the median was 48.29.

TPE:5236's Days Payable is ranked worse than
66.87% of 999 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 53.16 vs TPE:5236: 38.97

Sunplus Innovation Technology's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (38.02) to Dec. 2025 (45.36). It may suggest that Sunplus Innovation Technology delayed paying its suppliers.


Sunplus Innovation Technology Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunplus Innovation 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.

Sunplus Innovation Technology Days Payable Chart

Sunplus Innovation Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 54.52 66.62 34.59 38.41 33.81

Sunplus Innovation Technology Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:5236 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Days Payable Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Sunplus Innovation 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.


Sunplus Innovation Technology Days Payable vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sunplus Innovation Technology's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sunplus Innovation Technology's Days Payable falls into.


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Sunplus Innovation Technology 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.

Sunplus Innovation Technology'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
=( (90.679 + 65.656) / 2 ) / 843.983*365
=78.1675 / 843.983*365
=33.81

Sunplus Innovation Technology's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (122.74 + 65.656) / 2 ) / 189.476*365 / 4
=94.198 / 189.476*365 / 4
=45.36

* 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 45.36 mean?
Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236) has a Days Payable of 45.36 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 Sunplus Innovation Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.29. Over the past decade, Sunplus Innovation Technology's Days Payable has ranged from 33.73 to 66.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunplus Innovation Technology ranks #668 out of 999 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Sunplus Innovation Technology's Days Payable too high?
Sunplus Innovation Technology's current Days Payable of 45.36 is near median its 10-year median of 48.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.73 to a high of 66.62. The Semiconductors industry median Days Payable is 53.16. Sunplus Innovation Technology's value of 45.36 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunplus Innovation Technology ranks #668 out of 999 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sunplus Innovation Technology has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunplus Innovation Technology's Days Payable compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sunplus Innovation Technology ranks #668 out of 999 companies for Days Payable. This places Sunplus Innovation Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 53.16. Sunplus Innovation Technology's value of 45.36 is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sunplus Innovation Technology's own Days Payable has ranged from 33.73 to 66.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.29 vs. the industry median of 53.16, Sunplus Innovation Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Payable among Semiconductors companies is 53.16, based on 999 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. Sunplus Innovation Technology's current Days Payable of 45.36 is 14.7% 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 Sunplus Innovation Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Payable is 53.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunplus Innovation Technology's current Days Payable is 45.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunplus Innovation Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$175.05, compared to a current price of NT$152.50 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 45.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.29 and 14.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 53.16. Sunplus Innovation Technology's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236), the current Days Payable is 45.36 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 Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunplus Innovation Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$152.50 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$175.05. GuruFocus considers Sunplus Innovation Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5236:

  • Days Payable: 45.36 (near median its 10-year median of 48.29)
  • GF Value™: NT$175.05 vs. price of NT$152.50 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.7% below the Semiconductors median (#668 of 999)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5236 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sunplus Innovation Technology Business Description

Address No. 1, Lixing 1st Road, A2, 3rd Floor, Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, TWN, 300
Sunplus Innovation Technology Inc is engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, and marketing Microcontrollers and System-on-Chips with embedded software solutions targeting Human Interface Devices, PC External HDD/ODD Drives, PC/NB Camera and Industry Control market segments. The product portfolio includes Web camera controllers, NB camera controllers, IOT camera controllers, and other products.
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