KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) Days Payable: 25.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Below Median

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TPE:5306 KMC (Kuei Meng) International Inc TPE:5306
73 GF Score
Price NT$96.20
GF Value NT$119.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is KMC (Kuei Meng) International Days Payable?

KMC (Kuei Meng) International TPE:5306 73 Days Payable is 25.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 36.77. GuruFocus rates TPE:5306 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$119.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks worse than 85.58% on this metric.

KMC (Kuei Meng) International's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$215 Mil. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$780 Mil. Hence, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:5306' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.49   Med: 36.77   Max: 44.74
Current: 31.49

During the past 13 years, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's highest Days Payable was 44.74. The lowest was 31.49. And the median was 36.77.

TPE:5306's Days Payable is ranked worse than
85.58% of 1311 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 66.65 vs TPE:5306: 31.49

KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (37.27) to Mar. 2026 (25.15). It may suggest that KMC (Kuei Meng) International accelerated paying its suppliers.


KMC (Kuei Meng) International Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KMC (Kuei Meng) International'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.

KMC (Kuei Meng) International Days Payable Chart

KMC (Kuei Meng) International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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KMC (Kuei Meng) International 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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TPE:5306 vs ORLY, AZO: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, KMC (Kuei Meng) International'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.


KMC (Kuei Meng) International Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Days Payable falls into.


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KMC (Kuei Meng) International 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.

KMC (Kuei Meng) International'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
=( (311.745 + 220.747) / 2 ) / 2609.095*365
=266.246 / 2609.095*365
=37.25

KMC (Kuei Meng) International'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
=( (220.747 + 209.421) / 2 ) / 780.268*365 / 4
=215.084 / 780.268*365 / 4
=25.15

* 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 25.15 mean?
KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) has a Days Payable of 25.15 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 36.77. Over the past decade, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Days Payable has ranged from 31.49 to 44.74. According to the industry distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #1122 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Days Payable too high?
KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current Days Payable of 25.15 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 36.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.49 to a high of 44.74. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 66.65. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's value of 25.15 is 62.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #1122 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KMC (Kuei Meng) International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KMC (Kuei Meng) International's Days Payable compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #1122 out of 1311 companies for Days Payable. This places KMC (Kuei Meng) International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 66.65. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's value of 25.15 is 62.3% below this benchmark. Historically, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's own Days Payable has ranged from 31.49 to 44.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.77 vs. the industry median of 66.65, KMC (Kuei Meng) International 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 66.65, based on 1,311 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. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current Days Payable of 25.15 is 62.3% 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 66.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current Days Payable is 25.15, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 36.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KMC (Kuei Meng) International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$119.53, compared to a current price of NT$96.20 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 25.15, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 36.77 and 62.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 66.65. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306), the current Days Payable is 25.15 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMC (Kuei Meng) International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$96.20 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$119.53. GuruFocus considers KMC (Kuei Meng) International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5306:

  • Days Payable: 25.15 (32% below median its 10-year median of 36.77)
  • GF Value™: NT$119.53 vs. price of NT$96.20 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1122 of 1311)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5306 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KMC (Kuei Meng) International Business Description

Address No. 425, Jhonghua Road, 8th Floor-5, Yongkang District, Tainan, TWN, 710
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Inc is engaged in manufacturing and selling various types of chains, motorcycle components, and vehicle components. The products of the company include Bicycle chains, Motorcycle parts, Garage door openers, and others.
73GF Score

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