CCLLF (CCL Industries) Days Payable: 85.75 (As of Mar. 2026) — 44% Above Median


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What is CCL Industries Days Payable?

CCL Industries CCLLF -2.27% 80 Days Payable is 85.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 59.48. GuruFocus rates CCLLF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 381 Packaging & Containers companies, CCL Industries ranks better than 76.64% on this metric.

CCL Industries's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $927 Mil. CCL Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $987 Mil. Hence, CCL Industries's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 85.75.

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

CCLLF' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.13   Med: 59.48   Max: 93.35
Current: 93.35

During the past 13 years, CCL Industries's highest Days Payable was 93.35. The lowest was 54.13. And the median was 59.48.

CCLLF's Days Payable is ranked better than
76.64% of 381 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 57.16 vs CCLLF: 93.35

CCL Industries's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (79.06) to Mar. 2026 (85.75). It may suggest that CCL Industries delayed paying its suppliers.


CCL Industries Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CCL Industries'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.

CCL Industries Days Payable Chart

CCL Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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CCL Industries 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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CCLLF vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, CCL Industries'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.


CCL Industries Days Payable vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CCL Industries's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CCL Industries 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.

CCL Industries'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
=( (589.668 + 630.808) / 2 ) / 3890.975*365
=610.238 / 3890.975*365
=57.24

CCL Industries'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
=( (630.808 + 1223.615) / 2 ) / 986.662*365 / 4
=927.2115 / 986.662*365 / 4
=85.75

* 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 85.75 mean?
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a Days Payable of 85.75 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 CCL Industries and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 59.48. Over the past decade, CCL Industries' Days Payable has ranged from 54.13 to 93.35. According to the industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #89 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is CCL Industries' Days Payable too high?
CCL Industries' current Days Payable of 85.75 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 59.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.13 to a high of 93.35. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Payable is 57.16. CCL Industries' value of 85.75 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #89 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CCL Industries has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCL Industries' Days Payable compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #89 out of 381 companies for Days Payable. This places CCL Industries in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 57.16. CCL Industries' value of 85.75 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, CCL Industries' own Days Payable has ranged from 54.13 to 93.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.48 vs. the industry median of 57.16, CCL Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Payable among Packaging & Containers companies is 57.16, based on 381 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. CCL Industries's current Days Payable of 85.75 is 50% 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 CCL Industries and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Payable is 57.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CCL Industries's current Days Payable is 85.75, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 59.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CCL Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries (CCLLF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.77, compared to a current price of $61.66 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 85.75, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 59.48 and 50% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 57.16. CCL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF), the current Days Payable is 85.75 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $61.66 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.77. GuruFocus considers CCL Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CCLLF:

  • Days Payable: 85.75 (44% above median its 10-year median of 59.48)
  • GF Value™: $60.77 vs. price of $61.66 (1.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 50% above the Packaging & Containers median (#89 of 381)

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


CCL Industries Business Description

Address 111 Gordon Baker Road, Suite 801, Toronto, ON, CAN, M2H 3R1
CCL Industries Inc manufactures and sells packaging and packaging-related products. The company operates through various segments, which include The CCL segment, which generates the majority of revenue, and sells pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials used for labels on consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durable products. The Avery segment sells software, labels, tags, dividers, badges, and specialty card products under the Avery brand. The Checkpoint segment includes the manufacturing and selling of technology-driven, inventory management and labeling solutions. Innovia segment manufactures specialty films. Its geographical segments include Canada; USA and Puerto Rico; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina; Europe; and Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.
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