Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) Days Payable: 29.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Above Median

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XKLS:0247 Unitrade Industries Bhd XKLS:0247
48 GF Score
Price RM0.24
GF Value RM0.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Unitrade Industries Bhd Days Payable?

Unitrade Industries Bhd XKLS:0247 +2.13% 48 Days Payable is 29.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 24.81. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0247 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks worse than 91.61% on this metric.

Unitrade Industries Bhd's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM122 Mil. Unitrade Industries Bhd's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM376 Mil. Hence, Unitrade Industries Bhd's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.58.

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

XKLS:0247' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.1   Med: 24.81   Max: 29.09
Current: 24.3

During the past 8 years, Unitrade Industries Bhd's highest Days Payable was 29.09. The lowest was 20.10. And the median was 24.81.

XKLS:0247's Days Payable is ranked worse than
91.61% of 155 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 57.55 vs XKLS:0247: 24.30

Unitrade Industries Bhd's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (22.88) to Mar. 2026 (29.58). It may suggest that Unitrade Industries Bhd delayed paying its suppliers.


Unitrade Industries Bhd Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unitrade Industries 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.

Unitrade Industries Bhd Days Payable Chart

Unitrade Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 26.96 24.47 29.09 25.15 21.69

Unitrade Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar20 Mar21 Nov21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 22.88 23.27 22.06 25.51 29.58

XKLS:0247 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Days Payable Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Unitrade Industries 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.


Unitrade Industries Bhd Days Payable vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Unitrade Industries Bhd's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Unitrade Industries Bhd's Days Payable falls into.


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Unitrade Industries 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.

Unitrade Industries Bhd'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
=( (72.821 + 121.215) / 2 ) / 1632.387*365
=97.018 / 1632.387*365
=21.69

Unitrade Industries 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
=( (122.742 + 121.215) / 2 ) / 376.24*365 / 4
=121.9785 / 376.24*365 / 4
=29.58

* 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 29.58 mean?
Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) has a Days Payable of 29.58 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 24.81. Over the past decade, Unitrade Industries Bhd's Days Payable has ranged from 20.10 to 29.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #142 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd's Days Payable too high?
Unitrade Industries Bhd's current Days Payable of 29.58 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 24.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.10 to a high of 29.09. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Payable is 57.55. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 29.58 is 48.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #142 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Unitrade Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unitrade Industries Bhd's Days Payable compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #142 out of 155 companies for Days Payable. This places Unitrade Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.55. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 29.58 is 48.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Unitrade Industries Bhd's own Days Payable has ranged from 20.10 to 29.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.81 vs. the industry median of 57.55, Unitrade Industries 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 Distribution company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Distribution companies is 57.55, based on 155 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. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current Days Payable of 29.58 is 48.6% 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Payable is 57.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current Days Payable is 29.58, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 24.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 29.58, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 24.81 and 48.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 57.55. Unitrade Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247), the current Days Payable is 29.58 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26. GuruFocus considers Unitrade Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0247:

  • Days Payable: 29.58 (19% above median its 10-year median of 24.81)
  • GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.24 (7.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#142 of 155)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Unitrade Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 2, Jalan Astaka U8/87, Seksyen U8, Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Unitrade Industries Bhd is a supplier and distributor of construction materials including pipe fittings and valves. The segments of the company are the Wholesale and distribution of building materials for mechanical and engineering (M&E) works comprising pipes, valves, fittings, and accessories, and civil works comprising reinforcement steel, structural steel, and other building material; Metal recycling; Manufacturing and sale of pre-insulated pipes; Rental of temporary structural support equipment and Others. The company earns the maximum of its revenue from the Wholesale and distribution segment. The Group operates in Malaysia.
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