Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) Days Payable: 19.42 (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Below Median

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XKLS:5143 Luxchem Corp Bhd XKLS:5143
52 GF Score
Price RM0.41
GF Value RM0.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Luxchem Bhd Days Payable?

Luxchem Bhd XKLS:5143 +1.23% 52 Days Payable is 19.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 29.94. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5143 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,552 Chemicals companies, Luxchem Bhd ranks worse than 91.37% on this metric.

Luxchem Bhd's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM30.5 Mil. Luxchem Bhd's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM143.6 Mil. Hence, Luxchem Bhd's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.42.

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

XKLS:5143' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.87   Med: 29.94   Max: 38.21
Current: 18.87

During the past 13 years, Luxchem Bhd's highest Days Payable was 38.21. The lowest was 18.87. And the median was 29.94.

XKLS:5143's Days Payable is ranked worse than
91.37% of 1552 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.645 vs XKLS:5143: 18.87

Luxchem Bhd's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (23.53) to Mar. 2026 (19.42). It may suggest that Luxchem Bhd accelerated paying its suppliers.


Luxchem Bhd Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Luxchem 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.

Luxchem Bhd Days Payable Chart

Luxchem Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Luxchem 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:5143 vs DOW: Days Payable Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Luxchem 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.


Luxchem Bhd Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Luxchem Bhd's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Luxchem 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.

Luxchem 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
=( (44.584 + 37.627) / 2 ) / 612.81*365
=41.1055 / 612.81*365
=24.48

Luxchem 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
=( (37.627 + 23.47) / 2 ) / 143.566*365 / 4
=30.5485 / 143.566*365 / 4
=19.42

* 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 19.42 mean?
Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) has a Days Payable of 19.42 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 Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 29.94. Over the past decade, Luxchem Bhd's Days Payable has ranged from 18.87 to 38.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #1418 out of 1552 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is Luxchem Bhd's Days Payable too high?
Luxchem Bhd's current Days Payable of 19.42 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 29.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.87 to a high of 38.21. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.65. Luxchem Bhd's value of 19.42 is 67.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #1418 out of 1552 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Luxchem Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luxchem Bhd's Days Payable compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #1418 out of 1552 companies for Days Payable. This places Luxchem Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.65. Luxchem Bhd's value of 19.42 is 67.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Luxchem Bhd's own Days Payable has ranged from 18.87 to 38.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.94 vs. the industry median of 59.65, Luxchem 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.65, based on 1,552 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. Luxchem Bhd's current Days Payable of 19.42 is 67.4% 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 Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luxchem Bhd's current Days Payable is 19.42, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 29.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luxchem Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.41 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 19.42, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 29.94 and 67.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 59.65. Luxchem Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143), the current Days Payable is 19.42 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 Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.41 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46. GuruFocus considers Luxchem Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5143:

  • Days Payable: 19.42 (35% below median its 10-year median of 29.94)
  • GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.41 (10.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.4% below the Chemicals median (#1418 of 1552)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Luxchem Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Prof Diraja Ungku Aziz, Block N, 72A, Jaya One, Wisma Luxchem, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200
Luxchem Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products globally. It operates through two reportable segments, namely Trading and Manufacturing. Maximum revenue is generated from the Trading segment, which is engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products, and in the trading of hardware and other materials required for interior decoration, construction, and development. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of unsaturated polyester resin, latex chemical dispersions, latex processing chemicals, former cleaning, powder-free coagulant, and related products. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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