Amazon.com (AMZN) Days Payable: 128.67 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Above Median


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What is Amazon.com Days Payable?

Amazon.com AMZN +2.50% 95 Days Payable is 128.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 98.13. GuruFocus rates AMZN with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $233.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,098 Retail - Cyclical companies, Amazon.com ranks better than 80.15% on this metric.

Amazon.com's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $123,329 Mil. Amazon.com's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $87,463 Mil. Hence, Amazon.com's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 128.67.

The historical rank and industry rank for Amazon.com's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

AMZN' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 93.65   Med: 98.13   Max: 110.74
Current: 107.48

During the past 13 years, Amazon.com's highest Days Payable was 110.74. The lowest was 93.65. And the median was 98.13.

AMZN's Days Payable is ranked better than
80.15% of 1098 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.625 vs AMZN: 107.48

Amazon.com's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (108.83) to Mar. 2026 (128.67). It may suggest that Amazon.com delayed paying its suppliers.


Amazon.com Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Amazon.com'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.

Amazon.com Days Payable Chart

Amazon.com Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 101.32 100.00 98.56 100.31 110.74

Amazon.com Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 108.83 105.88 105.13 94.58 128.67

AMZN vs BABA, PDD, MELI: Days Payable Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Amazon.com'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.


Amazon.com Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Amazon.com's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Amazon.com's Days Payable falls into.


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Amazon.com 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.

Amazon.com'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
=( (94363 + 121909) / 2 ) / 356414*365
=108136 / 356414*365
=110.74

Amazon.com'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
=( (121909 + 124749) / 2 ) / 87463*365 / 4
=123329 / 87463*365 / 4
=128.67

* 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 128.67 mean?
Amazon.com (AMZN) has a Days Payable of 128.67 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 Amazon.com and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 98.13. Over the past decade, Amazon.com's Days Payable has ranged from 93.65 to 110.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Amazon.com ranks #218 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Amazon.com's Days Payable too high?
Amazon.com's current Days Payable of 128.67 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 98.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.65 to a high of 110.74. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.63. Amazon.com's value of 128.67 is 149.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amazon.com ranks #218 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Amazon.com has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amazon.com's Days Payable compare to BABA and PDD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Amazon.com ranks #218 out of 1098 companies for Days Payable. This places Amazon.com in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 51.63. Amazon.com's value of 128.67 is 149.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Amazon.com's own Days Payable has ranged from 93.65 to 110.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.13 vs. the industry median of 51.63, Amazon.com has consistently been above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.63, based on 1,098 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. Amazon.com's current Days Payable of 128.67 is 149.2% above 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 Amazon.com and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amazon.com's current Days Payable is 128.67, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 98.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amazon.com stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amazon.com (AMZN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $233.18, compared to a current price of $232.69 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 128.67, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 98.13 and 149.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.63. Amazon.com's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 Amazon.com (AMZN), the current Days Payable is 128.67 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 Amazon.com (AMZN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amazon.com stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $232.69 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $233.18. GuruFocus considers Amazon.com to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AMZN:

  • Days Payable: 128.67 (31% above median its 10-year median of 98.13)
  • GF Value™: $233.18 vs. price of $232.69 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 149.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#218 of 1098)

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


Amazon.com Business Description

Address 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, USA, 98109-5210
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 74% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services (17%), and advertising services (9%). International segments constitute 22% of Amazon's total revenue, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
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