Sanyo Denki Co (TSE:6516) Days Payable: 85.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:6516 Sanyo Denki Co Ltd TSE:6516
82 GF Score
Price 円5,840.00
GF Value 円3,334.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sanyo Denki Co Days Payable?

Sanyo Denki Co TSE:6516 -1.68% 82 Days Payable is 85.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 92.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:6516 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,334.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,992 Industrial Products companies, Sanyo Denki Co ranks better than 54.78% on this metric.

Sanyo Denki Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19,664 Mil. Sanyo Denki Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円20,902 Mil. Hence, Sanyo Denki Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 85.85.

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

TSE:6516' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.84   Med: 92.68   Max: 120.77
Current: 86.26

During the past 13 years, Sanyo Denki Co's highest Days Payable was 120.77. The lowest was 82.84. And the median was 92.68.

TSE:6516's Days Payable is ranked better than
54.78% of 2992 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.045 vs TSE:6516: 86.26

Sanyo Denki Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (85.00) to Mar. 2026 (85.85). It may suggest that Sanyo Denki Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Sanyo Denki Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanyo Denki 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.

Sanyo Denki Co Days Payable Chart

Sanyo Denki Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Sanyo Denki 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:6516 vs VRT, BE: Days Payable Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Sanyo Denki 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.


Sanyo Denki Co Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Denki Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Denki Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Sanyo Denki 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.

Sanyo Denki 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
=( (16649 + 19771) / 2 ) / 77393*365
=18210 / 77393*365
=85.88

Sanyo Denki 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
=( (19557 + 19771) / 2 ) / 20902*365 / 4
=19664 / 20902*365 / 4
=85.85

* 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 85.85 mean?
Sanyo Denki Co (TSE:6516) has a Days Payable of 85.85 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 Sanyo Denki Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 92.68. Over the past decade, Sanyo Denki Co's Days Payable has ranged from 82.84 to 120.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Denki Co ranks #1353 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Sanyo Denki Co's Days Payable too high?
Sanyo Denki Co's current Days Payable of 85.85 is near median its 10-year median of 92.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.84 to a high of 120.77. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.05. Sanyo Denki Co's value of 85.85 is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Denki Co ranks #1353 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Denki Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Denki Co's Days Payable compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sanyo Denki Co ranks #1353 out of 2992 companies for Days Payable. This puts Sanyo Denki Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 78.05. Sanyo Denki Co's value of 85.85 is 10% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Denki Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 82.84 to 120.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.68 vs. the industry median of 78.05, Sanyo Denki 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.05, based on 2,992 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. Sanyo Denki Co's current Days Payable of 85.85 is 10% 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 Sanyo Denki Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Denki Co's current Days Payable is 85.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 92.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Denki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Denki Co (TSE:6516) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,334.05, compared to a current price of 円5,840.00 — trading 75.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 85.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 92.68 and 10% above the Industrial Products industry median of 78.05. Sanyo Denki Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Sanyo Denki Co (TSE:6516), the current Days Payable is 85.85 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 Sanyo Denki Co (TSE:6516) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Denki Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,840.00 is trading 75.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,334.05. GuruFocus considers Sanyo Denki Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6516:

  • Days Payable: 85.85 (near median its 10-year median of 92.68)
  • GF Value™: 円3,334.05 vs. price of 円5,840.00 (75.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10% above the Industrial Products median (#1353 of 2992)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanyo Denki Co Business Description

Address 3-33-1, Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 170-8451
Sanyo Denki Co Ltd manufactures and sells cooling fans, power equipment and servo motors. It provides s products and technologies to six business areas: Medical, Information, Industry, Environment, Home and Energy.
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