Nippon Yakin kogyo Co (TSE:5480) Days Payable: 32.27 (As of Mar. 2026) — 45% Below Median

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TSE:5480 Nippon Yakin kogyo Co Ltd TSE:5480
78 GF Score
Price 円4,930.00
GF Value 円3,990.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Yakin kogyo Co Days Payable?

Nippon Yakin kogyo Co TSE:5480 -1.40% 78 Days Payable is 32.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 58.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:5480 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,990.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 598 Steel companies, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co ranks worse than 54.85% on this metric.

Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11,510 Mil. Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円32,546 Mil. Hence, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:5480' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.14   Med: 58.73   Max: 69.83
Current: 36.87

During the past 13 years, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's highest Days Payable was 69.83. The lowest was 27.14. And the median was 58.73.

TSE:5480's Days Payable is ranked worse than
54.85% of 598 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 41.37 vs TSE:5480: 36.87

Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (42.65) to Mar. 2026 (32.27). It may suggest that Nippon Yakin kogyo Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Nippon Yakin kogyo Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Yakin kogyo 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.

Nippon Yakin kogyo Co Days Payable Chart

Nippon Yakin kogyo Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Nippon Yakin kogyo Co 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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TSE:5480 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Yakin kogyo 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.


Nippon Yakin kogyo Co Days Payable vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Nippon Yakin kogyo 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.

Nippon Yakin kogyo 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
=( (11290 + 7375) / 2 ) / 125507*365
=9332.5 / 125507*365
=27.14

Nippon Yakin kogyo 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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (15644 + 7375) / 2 ) / 32546*365 / 4
=11509.5 / 32546*365 / 4
=32.27

* 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 32.27 mean?
Nippon Yakin kogyo Co (TSE:5480) has a Days Payable of 32.27 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 Nippon Yakin kogyo Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 58.73. Over the past decade, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's Days Payable has ranged from 27.14 to 69.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co ranks #328 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's Days Payable too high?
Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's current Days Payable of 32.27 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 58.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.14 to a high of 69.83. The Steel industry median Days Payable is 41.37. Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's value of 32.27 is 22% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co ranks #328 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's Days Payable compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co ranks #328 out of 598 companies for Days Payable. This places Nippon Yakin kogyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 41.37. Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's value of 32.27 is 22% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 27.14 to 69.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.73 vs. the industry median of 41.37, Nippon Yakin kogyo 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 Steel company?
The median Days Payable among Steel companies is 41.37, based on 598 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. Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's current Days Payable of 32.27 is 22% 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 Nippon Yakin kogyo Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Payable is 41.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's current Days Payable is 32.27, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 58.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Yakin kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co (TSE:5480) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,990.38, compared to a current price of 円4,930.00 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 32.27, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 58.73 and 22% below the Steel industry median of 41.37. Nippon Yakin kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Nippon Yakin kogyo Co (TSE:5480), the current Days Payable is 32.27 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 Nippon Yakin kogyo Co (TSE:5480) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Yakin kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,930.00 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,990.38. GuruFocus considers Nippon Yakin kogyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5480:

  • Days Payable: 32.27 (45% below median its 10-year median of 58.73)
  • GF Value™: 円3,990.38 vs. price of 円4,930.00 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22% below the Steel median (#328 of 598)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5480 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Yakin kogyo Co Business Description

Address Sanei Building, 5-8, Kyobashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 1048365
Nippon Yakin kogyo Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of stainless steel, specialty steel, and processed stainless steel products. Its products include stainless and heat-resistant steel plates, soft magnetic alloys, non-magnetic alloys, strips, bars, pipes, and forgings; ferro nickel and high nickel steel alloy; NAS coat for roofs, checker plate, angle, flat bar, and processed stainless steel products.
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