Avis Budget GroupCAR +1.07%74 Days Payable is 47.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 54.55. GuruFocus rates CAR with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $131.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Business Services companies, Avis Budget Group ranks better than 54.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avis Budget Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
CAR'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.6 Med: 54.55 Max: 78.13
Current: 52.44
During the past 13 years, Avis Budget Group's highest Days Payable was 78.13. The lowest was 44.60. And the median was 54.55.
CAR's Days Payable is ranked better than 54.72% of 943
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.92
vs CAR: 52.44
Avis Budget Group's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (46.51) to Mar. 2026 (47.54).
It may suggest that Avis Budget Groupdelayed paying its suppliers.
Avis Budget Group Days Payable Related Terms
Avis Budget Group Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avis Budget Group'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 Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Avis Budget Group'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.
Avis Budget Group Days Payable vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avis Budget Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avis Budget Group'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.
Avis Budget Group'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.
Avis Budget Group (CAR) has a Days Payable of 47.54 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 Avis Budget Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 54.55. Over the past decade, Avis Budget Group's Days Payable has ranged from 44.60 to 78.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #427 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Avis Budget Group's Days Payable too high?
Avis Budget Group's current Days Payable of 47.54 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 54.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.60 to a high of 78.13. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.92. Avis Budget Group's value of 47.54 is 1.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #427 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avis Budget Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avis Budget Group's Days Payable compare to GATX and EQPT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Avis Budget Group ranks #427 out of 943 companies for Days Payable. This puts Avis Budget Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.92. Avis Budget Group's value of 47.54 is 1.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Avis Budget Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 44.60 to 78.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.55 vs. the industry median of 46.92, Avis Budget Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.92, based on 943 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. Avis Budget Group's current Days Payable of 47.54 is 1.3% 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 Avis Budget Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avis Budget Group's current Days Payable is 47.54, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 54.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avis Budget Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group (CAR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $131.03, compared to a current price of $165.66 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 47.54, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 54.55 and 1.3% above the Business Services industry median of 46.92. Avis Budget Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Avis Budget Group (CAR), the current Days Payable is 47.54 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 Avis Budget Group (CAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $165.66 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $131.03.
GuruFocus considers Avis Budget Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAR:
Days Payable: 47.54 (13% below median its 10-year median of 54.55)
GF Value™: $131.03 vs. price of $165.66 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% above the Business Services median (#427 of 943)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avis Budget Group Inc is a provider of mobility solutions through its three brands Avis, Budget and Zipcar, as well as several other brands, well recognized in their respective markets. Its brands offer a range of options, from car and truck rental to car sharing. The company operates in two reportable business segments: Americas - (i) vehicle rental operations in North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly. International - consisting of (i) vehicle rental operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly.
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