Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Days Payable: 15.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median


XKLS:0225 Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225
84 GF Score
Price RM2.37
GF Value RM1.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Southern Cable Group Bhd Days Payable?

Southern Cable Group Bhd XKLS:0225 +0.85% 84 Days Payable is 15.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 12.79. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,992 Industrial Products companies, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks worse than 92.11% on this metric.

Southern Cable Group Bhd's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM63 Mil. Southern Cable Group Bhd's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM375 Mil. Hence, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Cable Group Bhd's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0225' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.54   Med: 12.79   Max: 23.66
Current: 23.66

During the past 10 years, Southern Cable Group Bhd's highest Days Payable was 23.66. The lowest was 9.54. And the median was 12.79.

XKLS:0225's Days Payable is ranked worse than
92.11% of 2992 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.08 vs XKLS:0225: 23.66

Southern Cable Group Bhd's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (23.23) to Mar. 2026 (15.40). It may suggest that Southern Cable Group Bhd accelerated paying its suppliers.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Cable Group Bhd'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.

Southern Cable Group Bhd Days Payable Chart

Southern Cable Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Southern Cable Group Bhd 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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XKLS:0225 vs VRT, BE: Days Payable Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable Group Bhd'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.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable Group Bhd's Days Payable falls into.


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Southern Cable Group Bhd 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.

Southern Cable Group Bhd's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (39.281 + 62.058) / 2 ) / 1508.481*365
=50.6695 / 1508.481*365
=12.26

Southern Cable Group Bhd'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
=( (62.058 + 64.644) / 2 ) / 375.479*365 / 4
=63.351 / 375.479*365 / 4
=15.40

* 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 15.40 mean?
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a Days Payable of 15.40 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 12.79. Over the past decade, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Days Payable has ranged from 9.54 to 23.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #2756 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's Days Payable too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Days Payable of 15.40 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 12.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.54 to a high of 23.66. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.08. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 15.40 is 80.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #2756 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's Days Payable compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #2756 out of 2992 companies for Days Payable. This places Southern Cable Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 78.08. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 15.40 is 80.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cable Group Bhd's own Days Payable has ranged from 9.54 to 23.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.79 vs. the industry median of 78.08, Southern Cable Group Bhd 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.08, 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Days Payable of 15.40 is 80.3% 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Days Payable is 15.40, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 12.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM2.37 — trading 92.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 15.40, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 12.79 and 80.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 78.08. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current Days Payable is 15.40 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.37 is trading 92.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23. GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:

  • Days Payable: 15.40 (20% above median its 10-year median of 12.79)
  • GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM2.37 (92.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.3% below the Industrial Products median (#2756 of 2992)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southern Cable Group Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 42, Jalan Merbau Pulas, Kawasan Perusahaan Kuala Ketil, Kuala Ketil, KDH, MYS, 09300
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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