Orbital (ASX:OEC) Days Payable: 103.32 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Below Median


ASX:OEC Orbital Corp Ltd ASX:OEC
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What is Orbital Days Payable?

Orbital ASX:OEC +3.33% 25 Days Payable is 103.32 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 125.95. GuruFocus rates ASX:OEC with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 337 Aerospace & Defense companies, Orbital ranks better than 67.95% on this metric.

Orbital's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1.43 Mil. Orbital's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2.53 Mil. Hence, Orbital's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 103.32.

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

ASX:OEC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 73.16   Med: 125.95   Max: 1750.59
Current: 108.98

During the past 13 years, Orbital's highest Days Payable was 1750.59. The lowest was 73.16. And the median was 125.95.

ASX:OEC's Days Payable is ranked better than
67.95% of 337 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 65.05 vs ASX:OEC: 108.98

Orbital's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (118.64) to Dec. 2025 (103.32). It may suggest that Orbital accelerated paying its suppliers.


Orbital Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orbital'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.

Orbital Days Payable Chart

Orbital Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 73.16 86.80 112.72 139.17 105.82

Orbital Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:OEC vs GE, RTX, BA: Days Payable Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Orbital'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.


Orbital Days Payable vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Orbital's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Orbital 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.

Orbital's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1.66 + 1.706) / 2 ) / 5.805*365
=1.683 / 5.805*365
=105.82

Orbital's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1.706 + 1.153) / 2 ) / 2.525*365 / 2
=1.4295 / 2.525*365 / 2
=103.32

* 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 103.32 mean?
Orbital (ASX:OEC) has a Days Payable of 103.32 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Orbital and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 125.95. Over the past decade, Orbital's Days Payable has ranged from 73.16 to 1,750.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Orbital ranks #108 out of 337 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Orbital's Days Payable too high?
Orbital's current Days Payable of 103.32 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 125.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.16 to a high of 1,750.59. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Payable is 65.05. Orbital's value of 103.32 is 58.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orbital ranks #108 out of 337 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orbital has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orbital's Days Payable compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Orbital ranks #108 out of 337 companies for Days Payable. This puts Orbital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 65.05. Orbital's value of 103.32 is 58.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Orbital's own Days Payable has ranged from 73.16 to 1,750.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 125.95 vs. the industry median of 65.05, Orbital 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Payable among Aerospace & Defense companies is 65.05, based on 337 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. Orbital's current Days Payable of 103.32 is 58.8% 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 Orbital and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Payable is 65.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orbital's current Days Payable is 103.32, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 125.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orbital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orbital (ASX:OEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.05, compared to a current price of A$0.16 — trading 210% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 103.32, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 125.95 and 58.8% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 65.05. Orbital's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 7 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 Orbital (ASX:OEC), the current Days Payable is 103.32 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Orbital (ASX:OEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orbital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.16 is trading 210% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.05. GuruFocus considers Orbital to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:OEC:

  • Days Payable: 103.32 (18% below median its 10-year median of 125.95)
  • GF Value™: A$0.05 vs. price of A$0.16 (210% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.8% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#108 of 337)

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


Orbital Business Description

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Address 4 Whipple Street, Balcatta, Perth, WA, AUS, 6021
Orbital Corp Ltd is engaged in designing and manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) propulsion systems and flight-critical components for its customers. The company drives its UAV-focused strategies from its dedicated production facilities in Australia and the USA. The company generates a majority of its revenues from Australia.
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