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Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Days Payable Chart
XKLS:5098 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Payable Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Days Payable vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Days Payable falls into.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs 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.
* 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a Days Payable of 72.40 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.62. Over the past decade, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Days Payable has ranged from 47.41 to 90.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #118 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Days Payable too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current Days Payable of 72.40 is near median its 10-year median of 66.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.41 to a high of 90.13. The Steel industry median Days Payable is 41.39. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 72.40 is 74.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #118 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Days Payable compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #118 out of 598 companies for Days Payable. This places Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 41.39. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 72.40 is 74.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' own Days Payable has ranged from 47.41 to 90.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.62 vs. the industry median of 41.39, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs 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 Steel company?
The median Days Payable among Steel companies is 41.39, based on 598 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. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current Days Payable of 72.40 is 74.9% 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Payable is 41.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current Days Payable is 72.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.40, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 72.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.62 and 74.9% above the Steel industry median of 41.39. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current Days Payable is 72.40 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.40.
GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:
Days Payable: 72.40 (near median its 10-year median of 66.62)
GF Value™: RM0.40 vs. price of RM0.23 (43.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.9% above the Steel median (#118 of 598)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Business Description
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs engages in the manufacturing and marketing of high tensile steel bars, mild steel bars, and prime steel billets. These steel products are used in construction and infrastructure works. The company is organized in one business segment which is the Manufacturing of steel bars and billets. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia and Outside Malaysia, of which prime revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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