CHLSY (Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG) Days Payable: 39.11 (As of Dec. 2025) — 28% Below Median


CHLSY Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG CHLSY
82 GF Score
Price $11.76
GF Value $15.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Days Payable?

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG CHLSY -0.93% 82 Days Payable is 39.11 as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 54.51. GuruFocus rates CHLSY with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 82/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $15.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,884 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks better than 62.79% on this metric.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $385 Mil. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,798 Mil. Hence, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 39.11.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

CHLSY' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.23   Med: 54.51   Max: 69.11
Current: 56.85

During the past 13 years, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's highest Days Payable was 69.11. The lowest was 48.23. And the median was 54.51.

CHLSY's Days Payable is ranked better than
62.79% of 1884 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 43.885 vs CHLSY: 56.85

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (49.14) to Dec. 2025 (39.11). It may suggest that Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG accelerated paying its suppliers.


Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Days Payable Related Terms


Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Days Payable Chart

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 43.07 74.75 49.14 76.46 39.11

CHLSY vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.


Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Days Payable falls into.


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Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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
=( (465.568 + 430.418) / 2 ) / 2778.893*365
=447.993 / 2778.893*365
=58.84

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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
=( (340.138 + 430.418) / 2 ) / 1797.716*365 / 2
=385.278 / 1797.716*365 / 2
=39.11

* 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 39.11 mean?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) has a Days Payable of 39.11 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 54.51. Over the past decade, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Days Payable has ranged from 48.23 to 69.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #701 out of 1884 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Days Payable too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Days Payable of 39.11 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 54.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.23 to a high of 69.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 43.89. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 39.11 is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #701 out of 1884 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Days Payable compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #701 out of 1884 companies for Days Payable. This puts Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 43.89. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 39.11 is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 48.23 to 69.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.51 vs. the industry median of 43.89, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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 43.89, based on 1,884 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Days Payable of 39.11 is 10.9% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 43.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Days Payable is 39.11, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 54.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.82, compared to a current price of $11.76 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 39.11, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 54.51 and 10.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 43.89. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY), the current Days Payable is 39.11 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.76 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.82. GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHLSY:

  • Days Payable: 39.11 (28% below median its 10-year median of 54.51)
  • GF Value™: $15.82 vs. price of $11.76 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#701 of 1884)

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


Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description

Address Seestrasse 204, Kilchberg, CHE, CH-8802
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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