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Misr National SteelCAI:ATQA -0.41%72 Days Payable is 29.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2966% above its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates CAI:ATQA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of E£11.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 598 Steel companies, Misr National Steel ranks worse than 50.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Misr National Steel's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:ATQA'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 0.95 Max: 41.36
Current: 41.36
During the past 13 years, Misr National Steel's highest Days Payable was 41.36. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 0.95.
CAI:ATQA's Days Payable is ranked worse than 50.17% of 598
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 41.37
vs CAI:ATQA: 41.36
Misr National Steel's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (0.58) to Mar. 2026 (29.13).
It may suggest that Misr National Steeldelayed paying its suppliers.
Misr National Steel Days Payable Related Terms
Misr National Steel Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Misr National Steel'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.
CAI:ATQA vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Payable Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Misr National Steel'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.
Misr National Steel Days Payable vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Misr National Steel's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Misr National Steel'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.
Misr National Steel'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.
Misr National Steel (CAI:ATQA) has a Days Payable of 29.13 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 Misr National Steel and its competitors. This is 2966% above median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Misr National Steel's Days Payable has ranged from 0.78 to 41.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Misr National Steel ranks #300 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Misr National Steel's Days Payable too high?
Misr National Steel's current Days Payable of 29.13 is 2966% above median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 41.36. The Steel industry median Days Payable is 41.37. Misr National Steel's value of 29.13 is 29.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Misr National Steel ranks #300 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Misr National Steel has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Misr National Steel's Days Payable compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Misr National Steel ranks #300 out of 598 companies for Days Payable. This places Misr National Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 41.37. Misr National Steel's value of 29.13 is 29.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Misr National Steel's own Days Payable has ranged from 0.78 to 41.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 41.37, Misr National Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Days Payable among Steel companies is 41.37, based on 598 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. Misr National Steel's current Days Payable of 29.13 is 29.6% 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 Misr National Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Payable is 41.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Misr National Steel's current Days Payable is 29.13, which is 2966% above median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Misr National Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Misr National Steel (CAI:ATQA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£11.50, compared to a current price of E£9.61 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 29.13, which is 2966% above median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 29.6% below the Steel industry median of 41.37. Misr National Steel's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Misr National Steel (CAI:ATQA), the current Days Payable is 29.13 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 Misr National Steel (CAI:ATQA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Misr National Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of E£9.61 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of E£11.50.
GuruFocus considers Misr National Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:ATQA:
Days Payable: 29.13 (2966% above median its 10-year median of 0.95)
GF Value™: E£11.50 vs. price of E£9.61 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% below the Steel median (#300 of 598)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:ATQA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Misr National Steel is engaged in the rolling and shaping of reinforcing steel and the purchasing, pressing, and cutting of scrap. Its products are rebars, including specifications, chemical composition, and dimensions.
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