Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) Days Payable: 37.32 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


TSE:1972 Sanko Metal Industrial Co Ltd TSE:1972
68 GF Score
Price 円1,268.00
GF Value 円1,120.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sanko Metal Industrial Co Days Payable?

Sanko Metal Industrial Co TSE:1972 +1.04% 68 Days Payable is 37.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 38.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:1972 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,120.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,709 Construction companies, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks worse than 83.97% on this metric.

Sanko Metal Industrial Co's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,991 Mil. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19,512 Mil. Hence, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.32.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:1972' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35   Med: 38.62   Max: 43.67
Current: 36.41

During the past 13 years, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's highest Days Payable was 43.67. The lowest was 35.00. And the median was 38.62.

TSE:1972's Days Payable is ranked worse than
83.97% of 1709 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.67 vs TSE:1972: 36.41

Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (32.34) to Mar. 2026 (37.32). It may suggest that Sanko Metal Industrial Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Sanko Metal Industrial Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanko Metal Industrial 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.

Sanko Metal Industrial Co Days Payable Chart

Sanko Metal Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Sanko Metal Industrial Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 45.38 40.61 32.34 36.89 37.32

TSE:1972 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Sanko Metal Industrial 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.


Sanko Metal Industrial Co Days Payable vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Sanko Metal Industrial 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.

Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3182 + 3971) / 2 ) / 37300*365
=3576.5 / 37300*365
=35.00

Sanko Metal Industrial Co'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (4010 + 3971) / 2 ) / 19512*365 / 2
=3990.5 / 19512*365 / 2
=37.32

* 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 37.32 mean?
Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) has a Days Payable of 37.32 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.62. Over the past decade, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Payable has ranged from 35.00 to 43.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #1435 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Payable too high?
Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Days Payable of 37.32 is near median its 10-year median of 38.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.00 to a high of 43.67. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.67. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's value of 37.32 is 51.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #1435 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanko Metal Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Days Payable compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #1435 out of 1709 companies for Days Payable. This places Sanko Metal Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 76.67. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's value of 37.32 is 51.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 35.00 to 43.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.62 vs. the industry median of 76.67, Sanko Metal Industrial 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.67, based on 1,709 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. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Days Payable of 37.32 is 51.3% 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Days Payable is 37.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanko Metal Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,120.25, compared to a current price of 円1,268.00 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 37.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.62 and 51.3% below the Construction industry median of 76.67. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972), the current Days Payable is 37.32 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 Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Metal Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,268.00 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,120.25. GuruFocus considers Sanko Metal Industrial Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1972:

  • Days Payable: 37.32 (near median its 10-year median of 38.62)
  • GF Value™: 円1,120.25 vs. price of 円1,268.00 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.3% below the Construction median (#1435 of 1709)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanko Metal Industrial Co Business Description

Address No. 23 No. 13 four-chom, Tokyo, JPN
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and execution and sales of roofing, construction materials and paint as well as design and contract services for ancillary construction work. The product line includes - Galvanized steel sheet, Aluminium-plated steel sheet, PVC coated steel sheet, NS acid-resistant clad steel sheet, and colour stainless-steel sheet.
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