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Alignment HealthcareALHC -20.20%79 Days Payable is 35.88 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 34.72. GuruFocus rates ALHC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 13 Healthcare Plans companies, Alignment Healthcare ranks worse than 53.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alignment Healthcare's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
ALHC'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.59 Med: 34.72 Max: 64.97
Current: 38.15
During the past 7 years, Alignment Healthcare's highest Days Payable was 64.97. The lowest was 25.59. And the median was 34.72.
ALHC's Days Payable is ranked worse than 53.85% of 13
companies
in the Healthcare Plans industry
Industry Median: 38.15
vs ALHC: 38.15
Alignment Healthcare's Days Payable
increased
from Jun. 2025 (34.67) to Jun. 2026 (35.88).
It may suggest that Alignment Healthcaredelayed paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for Alignment Healthcare'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 Healthcare Plans subindustry, Alignment Healthcare'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.
Alignment Healthcare Days Payable vs Healthcare Plans Industry
For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, Alignment Healthcare's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alignment Healthcare'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.
Alignment Healthcare'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.
Alignment Healthcare (ALHC) has a Days Payable of 35.88 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Alignment Healthcare and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.72. Over the past decade, Alignment Healthcare's Days Payable has ranged from 25.59 to 64.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Alignment Healthcare ranks #7 out of 13 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Alignment Healthcare's Days Payable too high?
Alignment Healthcare's current Days Payable of 35.88 is near median its 10-year median of 34.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.59 to a high of 64.97. The Healthcare Plans industry median Days Payable is 38.15. Alignment Healthcare's value of 35.88 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alignment Healthcare ranks #7 out of 13 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alignment Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alignment Healthcare's Days Payable compare to PGNY and CLOV?
According to the Healthcare Plans industry distribution chart, Alignment Healthcare ranks #7 out of 13 companies for Days Payable. This places Alignment Healthcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 38.15. Alignment Healthcare's value of 35.88 is 6% below this benchmark. Historically, Alignment Healthcare's own Days Payable has ranged from 25.59 to 64.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.72 vs. the industry median of 38.15, Alignment Healthcare 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 Healthcare Plans company?
The median Days Payable among Healthcare Plans companies is 38.15, based on 13 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. Alignment Healthcare's current Days Payable of 35.88 is 6% 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 Alignment Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Plans industry, the median Days Payable is 38.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alignment Healthcare's current Days Payable is 35.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alignment Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alignment Healthcare (ALHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.32, compared to a current price of $14.84 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 35.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.72 and 6% below the Healthcare Plans industry median of 38.15. Alignment Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Alignment Healthcare (ALHC), the current Days Payable is 35.88 as of Jun. 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 Alignment Healthcare (ALHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alignment Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.84 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.32.
GuruFocus considers Alignment Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ALHC:
Days Payable: 35.88 (near median its 10-year median of 34.72)
GF Value™: $20.32 vs. price of $14.84 (27% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6% below the Healthcare Plans median (#7 of 13)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alignment Healthcare Inc is a next-generation, consumer-centric platform that is revolutionizing the healthcare experience for seniors through Medicare Advantage plans. These plans are marketed and sold direct-to-consumer, allowing seniors to select the manner in which customers receive healthcare coverage and services on an annual basis. The company combines a technology platform and clinical model for more effective health outcomes.
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