DPSTF (Deutsche Post AG) Days Payable: 39.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median


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What is Deutsche Post AG Days Payable?

Deutsche Post AG DPSTF 81 Days Payable is 39.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 48.27. GuruFocus rates DPSTF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 972 Transportation companies, Deutsche Post AG ranks better than 51.95% on this metric.

Deutsche Post AG's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,987 Mil. Deutsche Post AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $21,018 Mil. Hence, Deutsche Post AG's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for Deutsche Post AG's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

DPSTF' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.55   Med: 48.27   Max: 53.62
Current: 40.55

During the past 13 years, Deutsche Post AG's highest Days Payable was 53.62. The lowest was 40.55. And the median was 48.27.

DPSTF's Days Payable is ranked better than
51.95% of 972 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 38.905 vs DPSTF: 40.55

Deutsche Post AG's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (39.29) to Mar. 2026 (39.02). It may suggest that Deutsche Post AG accelerated paying its suppliers.


Deutsche Post AG Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Post 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.

Deutsche Post AG Days Payable Chart

Deutsche Post AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Deutsche Post AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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DPSTF vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Deutsche Post 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.


Deutsche Post AG Days Payable vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Post AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Post AG's Days Payable falls into.


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Deutsche Post 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.

Deutsche Post 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
=( (9041.885 + 9237.705) / 2 ) / 81064.402*365
=9139.795 / 81064.402*365
=41.15

Deutsche Post AG's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (9237.705 + 8736.416) / 2 ) / 21018.497*365 / 4
=8987.0605 / 21018.497*365 / 4
=39.02

* 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 39.02 mean?
Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF) has a Days Payable of 39.02 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 48.27. Over the past decade, Deutsche Post AG's Days Payable has ranged from 40.55 to 53.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #467 out of 972 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Deutsche Post AG's Days Payable too high?
Deutsche Post AG's current Days Payable of 39.02 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 48.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.55 to a high of 53.62. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 38.91. Deutsche Post AG's value of 39.02 is 0.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #467 out of 972 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Post AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Post AG's Days Payable compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #467 out of 972 companies for Days Payable. This puts Deutsche Post AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 38.91. Deutsche Post AG's value of 39.02 is 0.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Post AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 40.55 to 53.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.27 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Deutsche Post AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Payable among Transportation companies is 38.91, 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. Deutsche Post AG's current Days Payable of 39.02 is 0.3% 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 38.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Post AG's current Days Payable is 39.02, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 48.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Post AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.30, compared to a current price of $60.85 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 39.02, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 48.27 and 0.3% above the Transportation industry median of 38.91. Deutsche Post AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 11 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 Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF), the current Days Payable is 39.02 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 Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $60.85 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.30. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Post AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DPSTF:

  • Days Payable: 39.02 (19% below median its 10-year median of 48.27)
  • GF Value™: $48.30 vs. price of $60.85 (26% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.3% above the Transportation median (#467 of 972)

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


Deutsche Post AG Business Description

Address Platz der Deutschen Post, Bonn, NW, DEU, 53250
Based in Germany, DHL Group ranks among the three dominant integrated global parcel-shipping providers, along with US-based FedEx and UPS. It's also a leading global third-party logistics provider in terms of air and ocean forwarding and outsourced contract logistics markets touching Europe. The DHL divisions (Express, Global Forwarding & Freight, eCommerce Solutions, and Supply Chain) generate roughly 80% of consolidated revenue. Roughly 20% comes from the Post & Parcel Germany division, which includes the legacy German postal operations and the faster growing domestic package delivery business in Germany.
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