Academy Sports and OutdoorsASO -5.41%80 Days Payable is 69.40 as of Apr. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 55.82. GuruFocus rates ASO with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,102 Retail - Cyclical companies, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks better than 64.07% on this metric.
* 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Academy Sports and Outdoors'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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Academy Sports and Outdoors's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Academy Sports and Outdoors's Days Payable falls into.
Academy Sports and Outdoors 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.
* 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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) has a Days Payable of 69.40 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Academy Sports and Outdoors and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 55.82. Over the past decade, Academy Sports and Outdoors' Days Payable has ranged from 46.16 to 71.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #396 out of 1102 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors' Days Payable too high?
Academy Sports and Outdoors' current Days Payable of 69.40 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 55.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.16 to a high of 71.05. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.22. Academy Sports and Outdoors' value of 69.40 is 35.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #396 out of 1102 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Academy Sports and Outdoors has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Academy Sports and Outdoors' Days Payable compare to MNSO and RH?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #396 out of 1102 companies for Days Payable. This puts Academy Sports and Outdoors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.22. Academy Sports and Outdoors' value of 69.40 is 35.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Academy Sports and Outdoors' own Days Payable has ranged from 46.16 to 71.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.82 vs. the industry median of 51.22, Academy Sports and Outdoors 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 51.22, based on 1,102 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. Academy Sports and Outdoors's current Days Payable of 69.40 is 35.5% 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Academy Sports and Outdoors's current Days Payable is 69.40, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 55.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.39, compared to a current price of $48.44 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 69.40, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 55.82 and 35.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.22. Academy Sports and Outdoors' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO), the current Days Payable is 69.40 as of Apr. 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy Sports and Outdoors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $48.44 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.39.
GuruFocus considers Academy Sports and Outdoors to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASO:
Days Payable: 69.40 (24% above median its 10-year median of 55.82)
GF Value™: $59.39 vs. price of $48.44 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#396 of 1102)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc is engaged in the full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. The company's product categories are outdoors, apparel, sports & recreation, and footwear.
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