PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Days Payable: 157.73 (As of Mar. 2026) — 1684% Above Median


XKLS:5041 PBA Holdings Bhd XKLS:5041
80 GF Score
Price RM1.97
GF Value RM2.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PBA Holdings Bhd Days Payable?

PBA Holdings Bhd XKLS:5041 -1.99% 80 Days Payable is 157.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1684% above its 10-year median of 8.84. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5041 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 481 Utilities - Regulated companies, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks better than 84.62% on this metric.

PBA Holdings Bhd's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM126.9 Mil. PBA Holdings Bhd's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM73.4 Mil. Hence, PBA Holdings Bhd's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 157.73.

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

XKLS:5041' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.49   Med: 8.84   Max: 293.59
Current: 227.89

During the past 13 years, PBA Holdings Bhd's highest Days Payable was 293.59. The lowest was 6.49. And the median was 8.84.

XKLS:5041's Days Payable is ranked better than
84.62% of 481 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.35 vs XKLS:5041: 227.89

PBA Holdings Bhd's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (147.93) to Mar. 2026 (157.73). It may suggest that PBA Holdings Bhd delayed paying its suppliers.


PBA Holdings Bhd Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PBA Holdings 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.

PBA Holdings Bhd Days Payable Chart

PBA Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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PBA Holdings 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:5041 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, PBA Holdings 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.


PBA Holdings Bhd Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PBA Holdings Bhd's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PBA Holdings Bhd's Days Payable falls into.


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PBA Holdings 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.

PBA Holdings 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
=( (7.123 + 7.81) / 2 ) / 303.975*365
=7.4665 / 303.975*365
=8.97

PBA Holdings 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
=( (7.81 + 246.076) / 2 ) / 73.441*365 / 4
=126.943 / 73.441*365 / 4
=157.73

* 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 157.73 mean?
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) has a Days Payable of 157.73 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 1684% above median its historical median of 8.84. Over the past decade, PBA Holdings Bhd's Days Payable has ranged from 6.49 to 293.59. According to the industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #74 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd's Days Payable too high?
PBA Holdings Bhd's current Days Payable of 157.73 is 1684% above median its 10-year median of 8.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.49 to a high of 293.59. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.35. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 157.73 is 124.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #74 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PBA Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBA Holdings Bhd's Days Payable compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #74 out of 481 companies for Days Payable. This places PBA Holdings Bhd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 70.35. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 157.73 is 124.2% above this benchmark. Historically, PBA Holdings Bhd's own Days Payable has ranged from 6.49 to 293.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.84 vs. the industry median of 70.35, PBA Holdings Bhd 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.35, based on 481 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. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Days Payable of 157.73 is 124.2% 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Days Payable is 157.73, which is 1684% above median its own 10-year median of 8.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.29, compared to a current price of RM1.97 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 157.73, which is 1684% above median its 10-year median of 8.84 and 124.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.35. PBA Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041), the current Days Payable is 157.73 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.97 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.29. GuruFocus considers PBA Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5041:

  • Days Payable: 157.73 (1684% above median its 10-year median of 8.84)
  • GF Value™: RM2.29 vs. price of RM1.97 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 124.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#74 of 481)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PBA Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Penang Road, Level 32, Komtar, Georgetown, PNG, MYS, 10000
PBA Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Its primary business is to sustain continuous good water supply in Penang. With population growth and increasing socio-economic development, It has to employ holistic water supply management strategies. It manage both water demand and supply in a water-stressed state. The group has one reportable segment, which is the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. The company operated solely in Penang, Malaysia. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, and supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. It operates geographically in Malaysia.
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