Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) Days Payable: 85.77 (As of Dec. 2025) — 19% Below Median

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TPE:5515 Chien Kuo Construction Co Ltd TPE:5515
75 GF Score
Price NT$42.75
GF Value NT$36.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chien Kuo Construction Co Days Payable?

Chien Kuo Construction Co TPE:5515 +2.76% 75 Days Payable is 85.77 as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 106.42. GuruFocus rates TPE:5515 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$36.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Construction companies, Chien Kuo Construction Co ranks better than 58.8% on this metric.

Chien Kuo Construction Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,582 Mil. Chien Kuo Construction Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,683 Mil. Hence, Chien Kuo Construction Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 85.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chien Kuo Construction Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:5515' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.19   Med: 106.42   Max: 140.59
Current: 93.27

During the past 13 years, Chien Kuo Construction Co's highest Days Payable was 140.59. The lowest was 92.19. And the median was 106.42.

TPE:5515's Days Payable is ranked better than
58.8% of 1716 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.55 vs TPE:5515: 93.27

Chien Kuo Construction Co's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (69.01) to Dec. 2025 (85.77). It may suggest that Chien Kuo Construction Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Chien Kuo Construction Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chien Kuo Construction 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.

Chien Kuo Construction Co Days Payable Chart

Chien Kuo Construction Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 134.29 117.33 120.01 99.23 101.35

Chien Kuo Construction Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 69.01 109.62 83.63 89.95 85.77

TPE:5515 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Payable Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Chien Kuo Construction 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.


Chien Kuo Construction Co Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Chien Kuo Construction Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chien Kuo Construction Co's Days Payable falls into.


TPE:5515
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Chien Kuo Construction 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.

Chien Kuo Construction 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
=( (1654.048 + 1630.317) / 2 ) / 5914.298*365
=1642.1825 / 5914.298*365
=101.35

Chien Kuo Construction Co'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
=( (1534.283 + 1630.317) / 2 ) / 1683.409*365 / 4
=1582.3 / 1683.409*365 / 4
=85.77

* 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 85.77 mean?
Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) has a Days Payable of 85.77 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 Chien Kuo Construction Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 106.42. Over the past decade, Chien Kuo Construction Co's Days Payable has ranged from 92.19 to 140.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Chien Kuo Construction Co ranks #707 out of 1716 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Chien Kuo Construction Co's Days Payable too high?
Chien Kuo Construction Co's current Days Payable of 85.77 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 106.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.19 to a high of 140.59. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.55. Chien Kuo Construction Co's value of 85.77 is 12% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chien Kuo Construction Co ranks #707 out of 1716 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chien Kuo Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chien Kuo Construction Co's Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Chien Kuo Construction Co ranks #707 out of 1716 companies for Days Payable. This puts Chien Kuo Construction Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 76.55. Chien Kuo Construction Co's value of 85.77 is 12% above this benchmark. Historically, Chien Kuo Construction Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 92.19 to 140.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 106.42 vs. the industry median of 76.55, Chien Kuo Construction 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.55, based on 1,716 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. Chien Kuo Construction Co's current Days Payable of 85.77 is 12% 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 Chien Kuo Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chien Kuo Construction Co's current Days Payable is 85.77, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 106.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chien Kuo Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$36.08, compared to a current price of NT$42.75 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 85.77, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 106.42 and 12% above the Construction industry median of 76.55. Chien Kuo Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515), the current Days Payable is 85.77 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 Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Kuo Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$42.75 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$36.08. GuruFocus considers Chien Kuo Construction Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5515:

  • Days Payable: 85.77 (19% below median its 10-year median of 106.42)
  • GF Value™: NT$36.08 vs. price of NT$42.75 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12% above the Construction median (#707 of 1716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5515 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chien Kuo Construction Co Business Description

Address No. 67, Dunhua South Road, 20th Floor, Section 2, Da\'an District, Taipei, TWN
Chien Kuo Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the business relating to design, supervision of modification, and construction of various construction projects as well as trading of construction materials. The company provides construction and engineering services for residential and commercial buildings, science and technology workshops, public works, and others. Its services include Construction project scheme proposal, Value engineering assessment, Professional geotechnical engineering consultation, and others.
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