Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) Total Current Liabilities: NZ$1,012 Mil (As of Jan. 2026)

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NZSE:SML Synlait Milk Ltd NZSE:SML
29 GF Score
Price NZ$0.38
GF Value NZ$0.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Synlait Milk Total Current Liabilities?

Synlait Milk NZSE:SML 29 Total Current Liabilities is NZ$1,012 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SML with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Total current liabilities includes Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense, Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation, Other Current Liabilities, and Current Deferred Liabilities. Synlait Milk's total current liabilities for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NZ$1,012

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Synlait Milk Total Current Liabilities Historical Data

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* 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.

Synlait Milk Total Current Liabilities Chart

Synlait Milk Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Total Current Liabilities
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Synlait Milk Semi-Annual Data
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NZSE:SML
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Synlait Milk Ltd NZSE:SML
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Synlait Milk Total Current Liabilities Calculation

Total Current Liabilities is the total amount of liabilities that the company needs to pay over the next 12 months.

Synlait Milk's Total Current Liabilities for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Total Current Liabilities=Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=378.341+335.338
+Other Current Liabilities+Current Deferred Liabilities
=8.1619999999999+0
=722

Synlait Milk's Total Current Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Total Current Liabilities=Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=492.54+510.908
+Other Current Liabilities+Current Deferred Liabilities
=8.7109999999999+0
=1,012

* 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.

The increase of Total Current Liabilities of a company is not necessarily a bad thing. This may conserve the company's cash and contribute positively to cash flow.

Total Current Liabilities is linked to Total Current Assets through the Current Ratio and Working Capital. The Current Ratio is equal to dividing total current assets by total current liabilities. It is frequently used as an indicator of a company's liquidity, its ability to meet short-term obligations. Net working capital is calculated as Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities.

What does a Total Current Liabilities of NZ$1,012 Mil mean?
Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) has a Total Current Liabilities of NZ$1,012 Mil as of Jan. 2026. The total amount of liabilities with maturity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Synlait Milk and its competitors.
Is Synlait Milk's Total Current Liabilities too high?
Synlait Milk's current Total Current Liabilities is NZ$1,012 Mil. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Total Current Liabilities compare to KHC and GIS?
Synlait Milk's Total Current Liabilities of NZ$1,012 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Current Liabilities for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Current Liabilities depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Current Liabilities should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Current Liabilities mean?
A high Total Current Liabilities can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of liabilities with maturity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Synlait Milk and its competitors. Synlait Milk's current Total Current Liabilities is NZ$1,012 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.33, compared to a current price of NZ$0.38 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Current Liabilities is NZ$1,012 Mil. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Current Liabilities calculated?
Total Current Liabilities is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML), the current Total Current Liabilities is NZ$1,012 Mil as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.38 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.33. GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:SML:

  • Total Current Liabilities: NZ$1,012 Mil
  • GF Value™: NZ$0.33 vs. price of NZ$0.38 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Synlait Milk Business Description

Other Exchanges SM1:Australia
Address 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13, Rakaia, STL, NZL, 7783
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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