Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) Days Payable: 52.94 (As of Apr. 2026) — 43% Above Median

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CHIX:WOSGL Watches of Switzerland Group PLC CHIX:WOSGL
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GF Value £5.26
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What is Watches of Switzerland Group Days Payable?

Watches of Switzerland Group CHIX:WOSGL -1.64% 84 Days Payable is 52.94 as of Apr. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 37.07. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WOSGL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,103 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks worse than 55.39% on this metric.

Watches of Switzerland Group's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was £246 Mil. Watches of Switzerland Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was £847 Mil. Hence, Watches of Switzerland Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 52.94.

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

CHIX:WOSGl' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.13   Med: 37.07   Max: 144.89
Current: 46.33

During the past 11 years, Watches of Switzerland Group's highest Days Payable was 144.89. The lowest was 30.13. And the median was 37.07.

CHIX:WOSGl's Days Payable is ranked worse than
55.39% of 1103 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.47 vs CHIX:WOSGl: 46.33

Watches of Switzerland Group's Days Payable increased from Apr. 2025 (46.55) to Apr. 2026 (52.94). It may suggest that Watches of Switzerland Group delayed paying its suppliers.


Watches of Switzerland Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watches of Switzerland 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.

Watches of Switzerland Group Days Payable Chart

Watches of Switzerland Group Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Days Payable
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Watches of Switzerland Group Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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CHIX:WOSGL vs TPR, SIG, CPRI: Days Payable Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Watches of Switzerland 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.


Watches of Switzerland Group Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watches of Switzerland Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Watches of Switzerland Group's Days Payable falls into.


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Watches of Switzerland 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.

Watches of Switzerland Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Apr. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (114.1 + 239.5) / 2 ) / 1590.7*365
=176.8 / 1590.7*365
=40.57

Watches of Switzerland Group's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Oct. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (252.1 + 239.5) / 2 ) / 847.3*365 / 2
=245.8 / 847.3*365 / 2
=52.94

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 52.94 mean?
Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) has a Days Payable of 52.94 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 37.07. Over the past decade, Watches of Switzerland Group's Days Payable has ranged from 30.13 to 144.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #611 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's Days Payable too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current Days Payable of 52.94 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 37.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.13 to a high of 144.89. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.47. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 52.94 is 2.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #611 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's Days Payable compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #611 out of 1103 companies for Days Payable. This places Watches of Switzerland Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.47. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 52.94 is 2.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Watches of Switzerland Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 30.13 to 144.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.07 vs. the industry median of 51.47, Watches of Switzerland 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.47, based on 1,103 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Days Payable of 52.94 is 2.9% 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 Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watches of Switzerland Group's current Days Payable is 52.94, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 37.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.26, compared to a current price of £7.80 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 52.94, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 37.07 and 2.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.47. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL), the current Days Payable is 52.94 as of Apr. 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (CHIX:WOSGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £7.80 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.26. GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:WOSGL:

  • Days Payable: 52.94 (43% above median its 10-year median of 37.07)
  • GF Value™: £5.26 vs. price of £7.80 (48.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#611 of 1103)

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


Watches of Switzerland Group Business Description

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Address 2 Elland Road, Aurum House, Braunstone, Leicester, GBR, LE3 1TT
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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