Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) Days Payable: 130.94 (As of Mar. 2026) — 72% Above Median

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BUE:DGCU2 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana SA BUE:DGCU2
78 GF Score
Price ARS1,665.00
GF Value ARS1,431.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Days Payable?

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana BUE:DGCU2 -0.89% 78 Days Payable is 130.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 76.02. GuruFocus rates BUE:DGCU2 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,431.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 482 Utilities - Regulated companies, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks better than 67.43% on this metric.

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS59,504 Mil. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS41,468 Mil. Hence, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 130.94.

The historical rank and industry rank for Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:DGCU2' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.67   Med: 76.02   Max: 945.46
Current: 107.73

During the past 13 years, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's highest Days Payable was 945.46. The lowest was 41.67. And the median was 76.02.

BUE:DGCU2's Days Payable is ranked better than
67.43% of 482 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.105 vs BUE:DGCU2: 107.73

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (105.79) to Mar. 2026 (130.94). It may suggest that Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana delayed paying its suppliers.


Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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.

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Days Payable Chart

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana 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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BUE:DGCU2 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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.


Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Payable falls into.


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Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana 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.

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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
=( (36271.446 + 62227.708) / 2 ) / 200664.743*365
=49249.577 / 200664.743*365
=89.58

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana'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
=( (62227.708 + 56781.178) / 2 ) / 41468.095*365 / 4
=59504.443 / 41468.095*365 / 4
=130.94

* 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 130.94 mean?
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) has a Days Payable of 130.94 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 76.02. Over the past decade, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Payable has ranged from 41.67 to 945.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #157 out of 482 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Payable too high?
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Days Payable of 130.94 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 76.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.67 to a high of 945.46. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.11. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's value of 130.94 is 86.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #157 out of 482 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Days Payable compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana ranks #157 out of 482 companies for Days Payable. This puts Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 70.11. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's value of 130.94 is 86.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's own Days Payable has ranged from 41.67 to 945.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.02 vs. the industry median of 70.11, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.11, based on 482 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. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Days Payable of 130.94 is 86.8% 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's current Days Payable is 130.94, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 76.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,431.19, compared to a current price of ARS1,665.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 130.94, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 76.02 and 86.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.11. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2), the current Days Payable is 130.94 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 Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS1,665.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,431.19. GuruFocus considers Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:DGCU2:

  • Days Payable: 130.94 (72% above median its 10-year median of 76.02)
  • GF Value™: ARS1,431.19 vs. price of ARS1,665.00 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#157 of 482)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:DGCU2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Business Description

Address 5 Piso, Dpto: frente, Suipacha 10, Buenos Aires, ARG
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana SA is a distributor of natural gas either directly or through third-party entities. Its customer base includes residential clients, industrial and commercial businesses and CNG stations.
78GF Score

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