Ryanair HoldingsCHIX:RYAI 89 Days Payable is 19.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 28.57. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RYAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 972 Transportation companies, Ryanair Holdings ranks worse than 83.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ryanair Holdings's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RYAi'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.88 Med: 28.57 Max: 138.85
Current: 17.88
During the past 13 years, Ryanair Holdings's highest Days Payable was 138.85. The lowest was 17.88. And the median was 28.57.
CHIX:RYAi's Days Payable is ranked worse than 83.85% of 972
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 38.845
vs CHIX:RYAi: 17.88
Ryanair Holdings's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (25.47) to Mar. 2026 (19.24).
It may suggest that Ryanair Holdingsaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Ryanair Holdings Days Payable Related Terms
Ryanair Holdings Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings'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.
CHIX:RYAI vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Days Payable Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings Days Payable vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a Days Payable of 19.24 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 28.57. Over the past decade, Ryanair Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 17.88 to 138.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #815 out of 972 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Days Payable too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Days Payable of 19.24 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 28.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.88 to a high of 138.85. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 38.85. Ryanair Holdings' value of 19.24 is 50.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #815 out of 972 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Days Payable compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #815 out of 972 companies for Days Payable. This places Ryanair Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 38.85. Ryanair Holdings' value of 19.24 is 50.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ryanair Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 17.88 to 138.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.57 vs. the industry median of 38.85, Ryanair Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Payable among Transportation companies is 38.85, based on 972 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. Ryanair Holdings's current Days Payable of 19.24 is 50.5% 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 38.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryanair Holdings's current Days Payable is 19.24, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 28.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.61, compared to a current price of €25.78 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 19.24, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 28.57 and 50.5% below the Transportation industry median of 38.85. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current Days Payable is 19.24 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €25.78 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.61.
GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:
Days Payable: 19.24 (33% below median its 10-year median of 28.57)
GF Value™: €24.61 vs. price of €25.78 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.5% below the Transportation median (#815 of 972)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RYAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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