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SMKTSE:6798 -0.78%60 Days Payable is 28.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 41.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:6798 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,427.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,445 Hardware companies, SMK ranks worse than 87.4% on this metric.
SMK's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,083 Mil. SMK's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円20,013 Mil.
Hence, SMK's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for SMK's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6798'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.51 Med: 41.19 Max: 47.72
Current: 29.39
During the past 13 years, SMK's highest Days Payable was 47.72. The lowest was 27.51. And the median was 41.19.
TSE:6798's Days Payable is ranked worse than 87.4% of 2445
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 70.06
vs TSE:6798: 29.39
SMK's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (29.05) to Mar. 2026 (28.11).
It may suggest that SMKaccelerated paying its suppliers.
SMK Days Payable Related Terms
SMK Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SMK'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, SMK'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.
SMK Days Payable vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, SMK's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMK's Days Payable falls into.
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.
SMK's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
SMK (TSE:6798) has a Days Payable of 28.11 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 SMK and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 41.19. Over the past decade, SMK's Days Payable has ranged from 27.51 to 47.72. According to the industry distribution chart, SMK ranks #2137 out of 2445 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is SMK's Days Payable too high?
SMK's current Days Payable of 28.11 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 41.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.51 to a high of 47.72. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 70.06. SMK's value of 28.11 is 59.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMK ranks #2137 out of 2445 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SMK has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMK's Days Payable compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, SMK ranks #2137 out of 2445 companies for Days Payable. This places SMK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 70.06. SMK's value of 28.11 is 59.9% below this benchmark. Historically, SMK's own Days Payable has ranged from 27.51 to 47.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.19 vs. the industry median of 70.06, SMK 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 70.06, based on 2,445 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. SMK's current Days Payable of 28.11 is 59.9% 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 SMK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 70.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMK's current Days Payable is 28.11, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 41.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMK (TSE:6798) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,427.60, compared to a current price of 円2,918.00 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 28.11, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 41.19 and 59.9% below the Hardware industry median of 70.06. SMK's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 SMK (TSE:6798), the current Days Payable is 28.11 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 SMK (TSE:6798) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,918.00 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,427.60.
GuruFocus considers SMK to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6798:
Days Payable: 28.11 (32% below median its 10-year median of 41.19)
GF Value™: 円2,427.60 vs. price of 円2,918.00 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.9% below the Hardware median (#2137 of 2445)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6798 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SMK Corp manufactures and sells parts for the electrocommunication device and electronic equipment. Its reportable segments include Connection System; Sensing, Communications and Interface; Research and Development Center, Innovation Centers, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Sensing, Communications, and Interface segment, which produces and sells remote controls, switches, camera modules, and touch sensors. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Japan. The company's product portfolio includes connectors, plugs/jacks, switches, accessories, remote control units, antennas, touch panels, and communication modules.
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