Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) Days Payable: 23.63 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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ADX:ADAVIATION Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ADX:ADAVIATION
71 GF Score
Price د.إ5.17
GF Value د.إ5.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Days Payable?

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ADX:ADAVIATION +1.17% 71 Days Payable is 23.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 23.72. GuruFocus rates ADX:ADAVIATION with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ5.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 969 Transportation companies, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks worse than 71.31% on this metric.

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ435 Mil. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1,681 Mil. Hence, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:ADAVIATION' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.99   Med: 23.72   Max: 41.45
Current: 24.66

During the past 13 years, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's highest Days Payable was 41.45. The lowest was 9.99. And the median was 23.72.

ADX:ADAVIATION's Days Payable is ranked worse than
71.31% of 969 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 38.25 vs ADX:ADAVIATION: 24.66

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (18.65) to Mar. 2026 (23.63). It may suggest that Abu Dhabi Aviation Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abu Dhabi Aviation Co'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.

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Days Payable Chart

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Abu Dhabi Aviation Co 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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ADX:ADAVIATION vs JOBY: Days Payable Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co'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.


Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Days Payable vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Abu Dhabi Aviation Co 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.

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co'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
=( (221.909 + 553.757) / 2 ) / 6406.973*365
=387.833 / 6406.973*365
=22.09

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co'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
=( (553.757 + 316.519) / 2 ) / 1680.612*365 / 4
=435.138 / 1680.612*365 / 4
=23.63

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 23.63 mean?
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) has a Days Payable of 23.63 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.72. Over the past decade, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Days Payable has ranged from 9.99 to 41.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #691 out of 969 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Days Payable too high?
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current Days Payable of 23.63 is near median its 10-year median of 23.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.99 to a high of 41.45. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 38.25. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's value of 23.63 is 38.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #691 out of 969 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Days Payable compare to JOBY?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #691 out of 969 companies for Days Payable. This places Abu Dhabi Aviation Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 38.25. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's value of 23.63 is 38.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 9.99 to 41.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.72 vs. the industry median of 38.25, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Payable among Transportation companies is 38.25, based on 969 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. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current Days Payable of 23.63 is 38.2% 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 38.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current Days Payable is 23.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi Aviation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ5.81, compared to a current price of د.إ5.17 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 23.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.72 and 38.2% below the Transportation industry median of 38.25. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION), the current Days Payable is 23.63 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ5.17 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ5.81. GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi Aviation Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:ADAVIATION:

  • Days Payable: 23.63 (near median its 10-year median of 23.72)
  • GF Value™: د.إ5.81 vs. price of د.إ5.17 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.2% below the Transportation median (#691 of 969)

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


Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Business Description

Address P.O. Box 2723, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co is engaged in the provision of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and military aircraft. The company also provides professional and technical support services, owns and operates helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, undertakes charter and commercial air cargo operations, and trades in aircraft spare parts, and accessories, both within and outside the United Arab Emirates. Its reporting segments are: i) General aviation, ii) Maintenance, repair and overhauls (MRO), iii) Investments. The majority of revenue is derived from the Maintenance, repair and overhauls (MRO) segment, which provides routine inspections, repairs, overhauls, and modifications, among other similar services.
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