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Bureau Veritas's quarterly accounts payable & accrued expense
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€1,523 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€1,366 Mil) but then
increased
from Jun. 2025 (€1,366 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1,507 Mil).
Bureau Veritas's annual accounts payable & accrued expense
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€1,323 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€1,523 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€1,523 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1,507 Mil).
Bureau Veritas Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bureau Veritas's Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense can be seen below:
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Bureau Veritas Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Chart
Bureau Veritas Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense Calculation
Accounts payable & accrued expense usually includes accounts payable, accrued compensation and related benefits, etc.
Accounts payable is money owed by a business to its suppliers shown as a liability on a company's balance sheet. It is distinct from notes payable liabilities, which are debts created by formal legal instrument documents.
It is part of the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) reflected on the balace sheet of the company. A higher Accounts Payable means lower Working Capital needed to operate the business.
What does a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of €1,507 Mil mean?
Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP) has a Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of €1,507 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Bureau Veritas and its competitors.
Is Bureau Veritas' Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense too high?
Bureau Veritas' current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is €1,507 Mil. Overall, Bureau Veritas has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bureau Veritas' Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense compare to VRSK and EFX?
Bureau Veritas' Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense of €1,507 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense 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 Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense mean?
A high Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are amounts a company expects to pay to suppliers and others. View historical data on Bureau Veritas and its competitors. Bureau Veritas's current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is €1,507 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bureau Veritas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.96, compared to a current price of €28.21 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is €1,507 Mil. Bureau Veritas' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense calculated?
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP), the current Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense is €1,507 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €28.21 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.96.
GuruFocus considers Bureau Veritas to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BVIP:
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense: €1,507 Mil
GF Value™: €29.96 vs. price of €28.21 (5.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BVIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bureau Veritas is a testing, inspection, and certification company. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites and equipment, and certifying products and systems to maintain global standards. Bureau Veritas is one of a handful of companies in the TIC sector that operate globally across numerous industries, including marine, industry, commodities, construction, and consumer products. Bureau Veritas was listed in 2007; it was previously privately owned by the Wendel Group, which retains a significant holding.
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