DBMG (DBM Global) Days Payable: 38.96 (As of Dec. 2013)


What is DBM Global Days Payable?

DBM Global DBMG +7.14% Days Payable is 38.96 as of Dec. 2013.

DBM Global's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was $38.0 Mil. DBM Global's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was $356.0 Mil. Hence, DBM Global's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was 19.48.

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

DBMG's Days Payable is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 76.79
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Payable only.

DBM Global's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2011 (52.23) to Dec. 2013 (38.96). It may suggest that DBM Global accelerated paying its suppliers.

DBM Global Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DBM Global'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.

DBM Global Days Payable Chart

DBM Global Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 28.24 26.11 52.23 40.04 38.96

DBM Global Semi-Annual Data
Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
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 28.24 26.11 52.23 40.04 38.96

DBM Global Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, DBM Global'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.

DBM Global Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, DBM Global's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DBM Global's Days Payable falls into.


DBM Global 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.

DBM Global's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2013 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2012 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2013 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2013 )*Days in Period
=( (31.47 + 44.526) / 2 ) / 355.951*365
=37.998 / 355.951*365
=38.96

DBM Global's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2013 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2012 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2013 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2013 )*Days in Period
=( (31.47 + 44.526) / 2 ) / 355.951*365 / 2
=37.998 / 355.951*365 / 2
=19.48

* 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 38.96 mean?
DBM Global (DBMG) has a Days Payable of 38.96 as of Dec. 2013. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on DBM Global and its competitors.
Is DBM Global's Days Payable too high?
DBM Global's current Days Payable is 38.96. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.79. DBM Global's value of 38.96 is 49.3% below this industry median.
How does DBM Global's Days Payable compare to competitors?
DBM Global's Days Payable of 38.96 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Days Payable is 76.79. DBM Global's value of 38.96 is 49.3% below this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.79, based on 1,710 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. DBM Global's current Days Payable of 38.96 is 49.3% 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 DBM Global and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DBM Global's current Days Payable is 38.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DBM Global stock overvalued right now?
DBM Global (DBMG) has a current Days Payable of 38.96. The current Days Payable is 38.96 and 49.3% below the Construction industry median of 76.79. 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 DBM Global (DBMG), the current Days Payable is 38.96 as of Dec. 2013. 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.

DBM Global Business Description

Address 3020 E Camelback Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85016
DBM Global Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing construction and superior asset management solutions. It offers integrated steel construction services from a single source and professional services that include design-assist, design-build, engineering, BIM participation, 3D steel modeling/detailing, fabrication, and advanced field erection. The portfolio of the companies includes Schuff Steel Company, Schuff Steel Management Company, PDC, BDS VirCon and Aitken Manufacturing.