Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) Days Payable: 366.16 (As of May. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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XKLS:5129 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5129
55 GF Score
Price RM0.49
GF Value RM1.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Days Payable?

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd XKLS:5129 55 Days Payable is 366.16 as of May. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 261.45. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5129 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,715 Construction companies, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks better than 87.76% on this metric.

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM225.9 Mil. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM56.3 Mil. Hence, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Days Payable for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 366.16.

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

XKLS:5129' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 97.33   Med: 261.45   Max: 965.3
Current: 280.96

During the past 13 years, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's highest Days Payable was 965.30. The lowest was 97.33. And the median was 261.45.

XKLS:5129's Days Payable is ranked better than
87.76% of 1715 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.33 vs XKLS:5129: 280.96

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Days Payable increased from May. 2025 (246.66) to May. 2026 (366.16). It may suggest that Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd delayed paying its suppliers.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Melati Ehsan 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.

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Days Payable Chart

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Days Payable
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Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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XKLS:5129 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Payable Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Melati Ehsan 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.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Melati Ehsan 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.

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Aug. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Aug. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (68.323 + 168.867) / 2 ) / 130.428*365
=118.595 / 130.428*365
=331.89

Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (219.375 + 232.358) / 2 ) / 56.288*365 / 4
=225.8665 / 56.288*365 / 4
=366.16

* 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 366.16 mean?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) has a Days Payable of 366.16 as of May. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 261.45. Over the past decade, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Days Payable has ranged from 97.33 to 965.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #210 out of 1715 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Days Payable too high?
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Days Payable of 366.16 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 261.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.33 to a high of 965.30. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.33. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's value of 366.16 is 379.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #210 out of 1715 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd ranks #210 out of 1715 companies for Days Payable. This places Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 76.33. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's value of 366.16 is 379.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's own Days Payable has ranged from 97.33 to 965.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 261.45 vs. the industry median of 76.33, Melati Ehsan 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 a Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.33, based on 1,715 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. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Days Payable of 366.16 is 379.7% 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's current Days Payable is 366.16, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 261.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.84, compared to a current price of RM0.49 — trading 73.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 366.16, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 261.45 and 379.7% above the Construction industry median of 76.33. Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129), the current Days Payable is 366.16 as of May. 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 Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5129) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.49 is trading 73.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.84. GuruFocus considers Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5129:

  • Days Payable: 366.16 (40% above median its 10-year median of 261.45)
  • GF Value™: RM1.84 vs. price of RM0.49 (73.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 379.7% above the Construction median (#210 of 1715)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 5, Jalan Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 53200
Melati Ehsan Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The principal activities of the company include turnkey contracting, property development, trading of construction materials, rental of machinery, and money-lending services. The Group's reporting segments comprise the Construction segment, which includes turnkey construction activities; the Trading segment, which includes the trading of construction materials and rental of machinery; and the Property Development segment, which relates to the development of residential and commercial properties. The company operates principally in Malaysia and generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction segment.
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