Next (LSE:NXT) Accounts Payable: £341 Mil (As of Jan. 2026)

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LSE:NXT Next PLC LSE:NXT
91 GF Score
Price £147.65
GF Value £123.53
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Next Accounts Payable?

Next LSE:NXT +0.92% 91 Accounts Payable is £341 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:NXT with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of £123.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Next's Accounts Payable for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £341 Mil.

Next's quarterly Accounts Payable increased from Jan. 2025 (£356 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (£394 Mil) but then declined from Jul. 2025 (£394 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (£341 Mil).

Next's annual Accounts Payable increased from Jan. 2024 (£297 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (£356 Mil) but then declined from Jan. 2025 (£356 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (£341 Mil).

Next Accounts Payable Historical Data

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Next Accounts Payable Chart

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Next 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Accounts Payable →
What does a Accounts Payable of £341 Mil mean?
Next (LSE:NXT) has a Accounts Payable of £341 Mil as of Jan. 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 Next and its competitors.
Is Next's Accounts Payable too high?
Next's current Accounts Payable is £341 Mil. Overall, Next has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next's Accounts Payable compare to TJX and ROST?
Next's Accounts Payable of £341 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 - Cyclical company?
A good Accounts Payable depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Next and its competitors. Next's current Accounts Payable is £341 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next (LSE:NXT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £123.53, compared to a current price of £147.65 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Payable is £341 Mil. Next's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 calculated?
Accounts Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Next (LSE:NXT), the current Accounts Payable is £341 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 Next (LSE:NXT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £147.65 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £123.53. GuruFocus considers Next to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NXT:

  • Accounts Payable: £341 Mil
  • GF Value™: £123.53 vs. price of £147.65 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Next Business Description

Address Desford Road, Enderby, Leicester, GBR, LE19 4AT
Next PLC operates as a retailer, specializing in the sale of clothing, footwear, accessories, and home products. A portion of the company's product offerings comprises items bearing the Next brand. Additionally, the majority of the company's remaining sales occur through retail stores located outside the United Kingdom, which it franchises. The company's segments encompass NEXT Online, NEXT Finance, NEXT Retail, and Other Business Activities. A substantial portion of the company's revenue is derived from customers within the United Kingdom; however, its presence extends to regions such as the Rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Rest of the World.
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