ACFN (Acorn Energy) Days Payable: 53.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


ACFN Acorn Energy Inc ACFN
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Price $16.41
GF Value $13.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Acorn Energy Days Payable?

Acorn Energy ACFN -2.32% 65 Days Payable is 53.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 56.70. GuruFocus rates ACFN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,437 Hardware companies, Acorn Energy ranks worse than 57.16% on this metric.

Acorn Energy's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.26 Mil. Acorn Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.44 Mil. Hence, Acorn Energy's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for Acorn Energy's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

ACFN' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.74   Med: 56.7   Max: 114.79
Current: 61.8

During the past 13 years, Acorn Energy's highest Days Payable was 114.79. The lowest was 35.74. And the median was 56.70.

ACFN's Days Payable is ranked worse than
57.16% of 2437 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.93 vs ACFN: 61.80

Acorn Energy's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (57.98) to Mar. 2026 (53.57). It may suggest that Acorn Energy accelerated paying its suppliers.


Acorn Energy Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acorn Energy'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.

Acorn Energy Days Payable Chart

Acorn Energy 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 66.70 66.23 47.16 35.74 41.32

Acorn Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ACFN vs LGL, ARAI, AATC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Acorn Energy'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.


Acorn Energy Days Payable vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Acorn Energy's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acorn Energy's Days Payable falls into.


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Acorn Energy 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.

Acorn Energy'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
=( (0.297 + 0.306) / 2 ) / 2.663*365
=0.3015 / 2.663*365
=41.32

Acorn Energy'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
=( (0.306 + 0.213) / 2 ) / 0.442*365 / 4
=0.2595 / 0.442*365 / 4
=53.57

* 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 53.57 mean?
Acorn Energy (ACFN) has a Days Payable of 53.57 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 Acorn Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.70. Over the past decade, Acorn Energy's Days Payable has ranged from 35.74 to 114.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #1393 out of 2437 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Acorn Energy's Days Payable too high?
Acorn Energy's current Days Payable of 53.57 is near median its 10-year median of 56.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.74 to a high of 114.79. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.93. Acorn Energy's value of 53.57 is 23.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #1393 out of 2437 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acorn Energy has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acorn Energy's Days Payable compare to LGL and ARAI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #1393 out of 2437 companies for Days Payable. This places Acorn Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 69.93. Acorn Energy's value of 53.57 is 23.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Acorn Energy's own Days Payable has ranged from 35.74 to 114.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.70 vs. the industry median of 69.93, Acorn Energy has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.93, based on 2,437 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. Acorn Energy's current Days Payable of 53.57 is 23.4% below 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 Acorn Energy and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 69.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acorn Energy's current Days Payable is 53.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acorn Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy (ACFN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.60, compared to a current price of $16.41 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 53.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.70 and 23.4% below the Hardware industry median of 69.93. Acorn Energy's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN), the current Days Payable is 53.57 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.41 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.60. GuruFocus considers Acorn Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ACFN:

  • Days Payable: 53.57 (near median its 10-year median of 56.70)
  • GF Value™: $13.60 vs. price of $16.41 (20.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.4% below the Hardware median (#1393 of 2437)

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


Acorn Energy Business Description

Address 1000 N West Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19801
Acorn Energy Inc is a holding company that focuses on technology-driven solutions for energy infrastructure asset management. The company operates through two segments namely, the PG segment and the CP segment. PG segment provides wireless remote monitoring and control systems and services for critical assets as well as Internet of Things applications which account for the majority of the revenue. CP segment is engaged in providing remote monitoring of cathodic protection systems on gas pipelines for gas utilities and pipeline companies.
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