Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) Days Payable: 2.97 (As of Mar. 2026) — 80% Below Median


XKLS:5232 Leon Fuat Bhd XKLS:5232
45 GF Score
Price RM0.37
GF Value RM0.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Leon Fuat Bhd Days Payable?

Leon Fuat Bhd XKLS:5232 +4.29% 45 Days Payable is 2.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 14.93. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5232 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 599 Steel companies, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks worse than 91.49% on this metric.

Leon Fuat Bhd's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.2 Mil. Leon Fuat Bhd's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM190.7 Mil. Hence, Leon Fuat Bhd's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.97.

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

XKLS:5232' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.86   Med: 14.93   Max: 23.99
Current: 9.32

During the past 13 years, Leon Fuat Bhd's highest Days Payable was 23.99. The lowest was 2.86. And the median was 14.93.

XKLS:5232's Days Payable is ranked worse than
91.49% of 599 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 41.39 vs XKLS:5232: 9.32

Leon Fuat Bhd's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (8.39) to Mar. 2026 (2.97). It may suggest that Leon Fuat Bhd accelerated paying its suppliers.


Leon Fuat Bhd Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leon Fuat 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.

Leon Fuat Bhd Days Payable Chart

Leon Fuat Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Leon Fuat 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:5232 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Leon Fuat 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.


Leon Fuat Bhd Days Payable vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Leon Fuat 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.

Leon Fuat 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
=( (6.593 + 6.237) / 2 ) / 820.117*365
=6.415 / 820.117*365
=2.86

Leon Fuat 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
=( (6.237 + 6.194) / 2 ) / 190.747*365 / 4
=6.2155 / 190.747*365 / 4
=2.97

* 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 2.97 mean?
Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) has a Days Payable of 2.97 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 Leon Fuat Bhd and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 14.93. Over the past decade, Leon Fuat Bhd's Days Payable has ranged from 2.86 to 23.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks #548 out of 599 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Leon Fuat Bhd's Days Payable too high?
Leon Fuat Bhd's current Days Payable of 2.97 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 14.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.86 to a high of 23.99. The Steel industry median Days Payable is 41.39. Leon Fuat Bhd's value of 2.97 is 92.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks #548 out of 599 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Leon Fuat Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leon Fuat Bhd's Days Payable compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks #548 out of 599 companies for Days Payable. This places Leon Fuat Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 41.39. Leon Fuat Bhd's value of 2.97 is 92.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Leon Fuat Bhd's own Days Payable has ranged from 2.86 to 23.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.93 vs. the industry median of 41.39, Leon Fuat 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 Steel company?
The median Days Payable among Steel companies is 41.39, based on 599 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. Leon Fuat Bhd's current Days Payable of 2.97 is 92.8% 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 Leon Fuat Bhd 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. Leon Fuat Bhd's current Days Payable is 2.97, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 14.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leon Fuat Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.37 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 2.97, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 14.93 and 92.8% below the Steel industry median of 41.39. Leon Fuat Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 10 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 Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232), the current Days Payable is 2.97 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 Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leon Fuat Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.37 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46. GuruFocus considers Leon Fuat Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5232:

  • Days Payable: 2.97 (80% below median its 10-year median of 14.93)
  • GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.37 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.8% below the Steel median (#548 of 599)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leon Fuat Bhd Business Description

Address Kawasan Perindustrian, No. 11, Lorong Keluli 1B, Bukit Raja Selatan, Seksyen 7, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40000
Leon Fuat Bhd is engaged in cutting, levelling, shearing, profiling, bending, and finishing, along with the production of expanded metal, perforated metal, and welded steel pipes. The company operates in three reportable segments: Trading of steel products, which includes trading of flat carbon steel products, other flat steel products, long carbon steel products, and other long steel products; Processing and/or manufacturing of steel products, which includes processing of flat carbon steel products, other flat steel products, long carbon steel products, and other long steel products; and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the processing and/or manufacturing of steel products. Revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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