Magna InternationalMGA -1.21%77 Days Payable is 71.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 71.91. GuruFocus rates MGA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Magna International ranks better than 55.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Magna International's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
MGA'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.45 Med: 71.91 Max: 77.98
Current: 73.09
During the past 13 years, Magna International's highest Days Payable was 77.98. The lowest was 60.45. And the median was 71.91.
MGA's Days Payable is ranked better than 55.22% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.12
vs MGA: 73.09
Magna International's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (75.31) to Mar. 2026 (71.87).
It may suggest that Magna Internationalaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Magna International Days Payable Related Terms
Magna International Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Magna International'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Magna International'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.
Magna International Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Magna International's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magna International's Days Payable falls into.
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.
Magna International's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Magna International (MGA) has a Days Payable of 71.87 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 Magna International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 71.91. Over the past decade, Magna International's Days Payable has ranged from 60.45 to 77.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Magna International ranks #588 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Magna International's Days Payable too high?
Magna International's current Days Payable of 71.87 is near median its 10-year median of 71.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.45 to a high of 77.98. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.12. Magna International's value of 71.87 is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magna International ranks #588 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Magna International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magna International's Days Payable compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Magna International ranks #588 out of 1313 companies for Days Payable. This puts Magna International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.12. Magna International's value of 71.87 is 7.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Magna International's own Days Payable has ranged from 60.45 to 77.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.91 vs. the industry median of 67.12, Magna International 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.12, based on 1,313 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. Magna International's current Days Payable of 71.87 is 7.1% 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 Magna International and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magna International's current Days Payable is 71.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 71.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magna International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna International (MGA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.20, compared to a current price of $64.56 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 71.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 71.91 and 7.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.12. Magna International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Magna International (MGA), the current Days Payable is 71.87 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 Magna International (MGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $64.56 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.20.
GuruFocus considers Magna International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MGA:
Days Payable: 71.87 (near median its 10-year median of 71.91)
GF Value™: $48.20 vs. price of $64.56 (33.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#588 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magna International prides itself on an entrepreneurial culture and a corporate constitution that outlines the distribution of profits to various stakeholders. This automotive supplier's product groups include exteriors, interiors, seating, roof systems, body and chassis, powertrain, vision and electronic systems, closure systems, electric vehicle systems, tooling and engineering, and contract vehicle assembly. In 2025, 48.6% of Magna's USD 42 billion of revenue came from North America, while Europe accounted for approximately 38% and Asia the remainder. The firm's top six customers constituted 75.9% of revenue, with the top three being GM, Mercedes, and Ford. GM was the largest contributor at 15.6%. Magna was founded in 1957, has about 144,000 employees, and is based in Aurora, Ontario.
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