LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Days Payable: 68.90 (As of Dec. 2025) — 44% Above Median

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XJAM:LASM LASCO Manufacturing Ltd XJAM:LASM
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Price JMD6.61
GF Value JMD6.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is LASCO Manufacturing Days Payable?

LASCO Manufacturing XJAM:LASM 90 Days Payable is 68.90 as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 47.79. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,888 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, LASCO Manufacturing ranks better than 72.72% on this metric.

LASCO Manufacturing's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD1,503 Mil. LASCO Manufacturing's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD1,990 Mil. Hence, LASCO Manufacturing's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 68.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for LASCO Manufacturing's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

XJAM:LASM' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.48   Med: 47.79   Max: 71.21
Current: 71.21

During the past 7 years, LASCO Manufacturing's highest Days Payable was 71.21. The lowest was 39.48. And the median was 47.79.

XJAM:LASM's Days Payable is ranked better than
72.72% of 1888 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.145 vs XJAM:LASM: 71.21

LASCO Manufacturing's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (71.92) to Dec. 2025 (68.90). It may suggest that LASCO Manufacturing accelerated paying its suppliers.


LASCO Manufacturing Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LASCO Manufacturing's Days Payable can be seen below:

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* 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.

LASCO Manufacturing Days Payable Chart

LASCO Manufacturing Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 54.90 47.79 43.38 60.34 63.52

LASCO Manufacturing 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 71.92 51.05 77.38 82.80 68.90

XJAM:LASM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, LASCO Manufacturing'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.


LASCO Manufacturing Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, LASCO Manufacturing's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LASCO Manufacturing's Days Payable falls into.


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LASCO Manufacturing 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.

LASCO Manufacturing's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1581.275 + 1120.156) / 2 ) / 7761.522*365
=1350.7155 / 7761.522*365
=63.52

LASCO Manufacturing'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
=( (1643.943 + 1361.072) / 2 ) / 1989.758*365 / 4
=1502.5075 / 1989.758*365 / 4
=68.90

* 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 68.90 mean?
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) has a Days Payable of 68.90 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 LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 47.79. Over the past decade, LASCO Manufacturing's Days Payable has ranged from 39.48 to 71.21. According to the industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #515 out of 1888 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is LASCO Manufacturing's Days Payable too high?
LASCO Manufacturing's current Days Payable of 68.90 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 47.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.48 to a high of 71.21. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 68.90 is 56.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #515 out of 1888 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LASCO Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Manufacturing's Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #515 out of 1888 companies for Days Payable. This puts LASCO Manufacturing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 68.90 is 56.1% above this benchmark. Historically, LASCO Manufacturing's own Days Payable has ranged from 39.48 to 71.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.79 vs. the industry median of 44.15, LASCO Manufacturing 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.15, based on 1,888 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. LASCO Manufacturing's current Days Payable of 68.90 is 56.1% 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 LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LASCO Manufacturing's current Days Payable is 68.90, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 47.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.54, compared to a current price of JMD6.61 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 68.90, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 47.79 and 56.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. LASCO Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM), the current Days Payable is 68.90 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JMD6.61 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.54. GuruFocus considers LASCO Manufacturing to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:LASM:

  • Days Payable: 68.90 (44% above median its 10-year median of 47.79)
  • GF Value™: JMD6.54 vs. price of JMD6.61 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 56.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#515 of 1888)

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LASCO Manufacturing Business Description

Address 27 Red Hills Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, JAM
LASCO Manufacturing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of soy-based products, juice drinks, water and packaging of milk-based products. The company's portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose-Free, Porridge Mix, Whole Milk, Instant enriched milk powder, and Readi Milk.
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