METRO AG (HAM:B4B) Accounts Payable: €3,727 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:B4B METRO AG HAM:B4B
69 GF Score
Price €7.30
GF Value €5.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is METRO AG Accounts Payable?

METRO AG HAM:B4B 69 Accounts Payable is €3,727 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:B4B with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

METRO AG's Accounts Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,727 Mil.

METRO AG's quarterly Accounts Payable increased from Sep. 2025 (€3,779 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€4,055 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 (€4,055 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€3,727 Mil).

METRO AG's annual Accounts Payable increased from Sep. 2023 (€3,667 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€3,813 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2024 (€3,813 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€3,779 Mil).

METRO AG Accounts Payable Historical Data

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METRO AG Accounts Payable Chart

METRO AG Annual Data
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Accounts Payable
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METRO AG Quarterly Data
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METRO AG Accounts Payable Calculation

Accounts Payable represents any money that a company owes its suppliers for goods and services purchased on credit and is expected to pay within the next year or operating cycle.

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What does a Accounts Payable of €3,727 Mil mean?
METRO AG (HAM:B4B) has a Accounts Payable of €3,727 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Accounts Payable is any money that a company owes for goods and services purchased on credit and is expected to pay within the next year. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors.
Is METRO AG's Accounts Payable too high?
METRO AG's current Accounts Payable is €3,727 Mil. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Accounts Payable compare to SYY and USFD?
METRO AG's Accounts Payable of €3,727 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Accounts Payable depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Accounts Payable 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 mean?
A high Accounts Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts Payable is any money that a company owes for goods and services purchased on credit and is expected to pay within the next year. View historical data on METRO AG and its competitors. METRO AG's current Accounts Payable is €3,727 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (HAM:B4B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.44, compared to a current price of €7.30 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Payable is €3,727 Mil. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Payable calculated?
Accounts Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For METRO AG (HAM:B4B), the current Accounts Payable is €3,727 Mil 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 METRO AG (HAM:B4B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.30 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.44. GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:B4B:

  • Accounts Payable: €3,727 Mil
  • GF Value™: €5.44 vs. price of €7.30 (34.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:B4B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

METRO AG Business Description

Other Exchanges MEO2:Austria
Address Metro-Strasse 1, Dusseldorf, NW, DEU, 40235
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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