Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Days Payable: 41.88 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


CHIX:HFGL Hilton Food Group PLC CHIX:HFGL
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What is Hilton Food Group Days Payable?

Hilton Food Group CHIX:HFGL +2.16% 72 Days Payable is 41.88 as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 40.08. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,882 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hilton Food Group ranks worse than 54.57% on this metric.

Hilton Food Group's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £438 Mil. Hilton Food Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,909 Mil. Hence, Hilton Food Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 41.88.

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

CHIX:HFGl' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.02   Med: 40.08   Max: 58.37
Current: 40.14

During the past 13 years, Hilton Food Group's highest Days Payable was 58.37. The lowest was 36.02. And the median was 40.08.

CHIX:HFGl's Days Payable is ranked worse than
54.57% of 1882 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.145 vs CHIX:HFGl: 40.14

Hilton Food Group's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (42.54) to Dec. 2025 (41.88). It may suggest that Hilton Food Group accelerated paying its suppliers.


Hilton Food Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hilton Food 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.

Hilton Food Group Days Payable Chart

Hilton Food Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Hilton Food Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jul16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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CHIX:HFGL vs KHC, GIS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hilton Food 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.


Hilton Food Group Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hilton Food Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Food Group's Days Payable falls into.


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Hilton Food Group 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.

Hilton Food Group'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
=( (370.4 + 423.7) / 2 ) / 3778*365
=397.05 / 3778*365
=38.36

Hilton Food Group'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
=( (452.2 + 423.7) / 2 ) / 1908.6*365 / 2
=437.95 / 1908.6*365 / 2
=41.88

* 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 41.88 mean?
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) has a Days Payable of 41.88 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 Hilton Food Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.08. Over the past decade, Hilton Food Group's Days Payable has ranged from 36.02 to 58.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #1027 out of 1882 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Hilton Food Group's Days Payable too high?
Hilton Food Group's current Days Payable of 41.88 is near median its 10-year median of 40.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.02 to a high of 58.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Hilton Food Group's value of 41.88 is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #1027 out of 1882 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #1027 out of 1882 companies for Days Payable. This places Hilton Food Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Hilton Food Group's value of 41.88 is 5.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hilton Food Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 36.02 to 58.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.08 vs. the industry median of 44.15, Hilton Food Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.15, based on 1,882 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. Hilton Food Group's current Days Payable of 41.88 is 5.1% 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 Hilton Food Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Food Group's current Days Payable is 41.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.80, compared to a current price of £5.32 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 41.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.08 and 5.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL), the current Days Payable is 41.88 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.32 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.80. GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGL:

  • Days Payable: 41.88 (near median its 10-year median of 40.08)
  • GF Value™: £8.80 vs. price of £5.32 (39.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1027 of 1882)

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


Hilton Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HLTFF:USAHFG:UKFAG:Germany
Address Latham Road, 2-8 The Interchange, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, GBR, PE29 6YE
Hilton Food Group PLC is engaged in the specialist retail meat-packing business, supplying international food retailers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is into the wholesaling of food protein products, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian products. The company has four operating segments, namely UK and Ireland, which comprises the Group's operations in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland; Europe, which includes the Group's operations in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Central Europe and Portugal; APAC comprising the Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand; and Central costs. The company derives a majority of its revenue from European Countries.
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