Gulf International Services QSC (DSMD:GISS) Days Payable: 39.27 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Above Median

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DSMD:GISS Gulf International Services QSC DSMD:GISS
79 GF Score
Price ر.ق1.99
GF Value ر.ق3.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Gulf International Services QSC Days Payable?

Gulf International Services QSC DSMD:GISS +0.40% 79 Days Payable is 39.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 27.42. GuruFocus rates DSMD:GISS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق3.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 509 Conglomerates companies, Gulf International Services QSC ranks worse than 57.37% on this metric.

Gulf International Services QSC's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ر.ق378 Mil. Gulf International Services QSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ر.ق877 Mil. Hence, Gulf International Services QSC's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf International Services QSC's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

DSMD:GISS' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.84   Med: 27.42   Max: 97.86
Current: 49.28

During the past 13 years, Gulf International Services QSC's highest Days Payable was 97.86. The lowest was 23.84. And the median was 27.42.

DSMD:GISS's Days Payable is ranked worse than
57.37% of 509 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 56.04 vs DSMD:GISS: 49.28

Gulf International Services QSC's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (50.10) to Mar. 2026 (39.27). It may suggest that Gulf International Services QSC accelerated paying its suppliers.


Gulf International Services QSC Days Payable Related Terms


Gulf International Services QSC Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf International Services QSC'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.

Gulf International Services QSC Days Payable Chart

Gulf International Services QSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Gulf International Services QSC 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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DSMD:GISS vs HON, MMM: Days Payable Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Gulf International Services QSC'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.


Gulf International Services QSC Days Payable vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Gulf International Services QSC's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf International Services QSC's Days Payable falls into.


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Gulf International Services QSC 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.

Gulf International Services QSC'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
=( (309.014 + 229.698) / 2 ) / 3510.331*365
=269.356 / 3510.331*365
=28.01

Gulf International Services QSC'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
=( (229.698 + 525.483) / 2 ) / 877.464*365 / 4
=377.5905 / 877.464*365 / 4
=39.27

* 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 39.27 mean?
Gulf International Services QSC (DSMD:GISS) has a Days Payable of 39.27 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 Gulf International Services QSC and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 27.42. Over the past decade, Gulf International Services QSC's Days Payable has ranged from 23.84 to 97.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf International Services QSC ranks #292 out of 509 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Gulf International Services QSC's Days Payable too high?
Gulf International Services QSC's current Days Payable of 39.27 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 27.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.84 to a high of 97.86. The Conglomerates industry median Days Payable is 56.04. Gulf International Services QSC's value of 39.27 is 29.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf International Services QSC ranks #292 out of 509 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf International Services QSC has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf International Services QSC's Days Payable compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Gulf International Services QSC ranks #292 out of 509 companies for Days Payable. This places Gulf International Services QSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 56.04. Gulf International Services QSC's value of 39.27 is 29.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Gulf International Services QSC's own Days Payable has ranged from 23.84 to 97.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.42 vs. the industry median of 56.04, Gulf International Services QSC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Payable among Conglomerates companies is 56.04, based on 509 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. Gulf International Services QSC's current Days Payable of 39.27 is 29.9% 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 Gulf International Services QSC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Payable is 56.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf International Services QSC's current Days Payable is 39.27, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 27.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf International Services QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf International Services QSC (DSMD:GISS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق3.17, compared to a current price of ر.ق1.99 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 39.27, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 27.42 and 29.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 56.04. Gulf International Services QSC's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Gulf International Services QSC (DSMD:GISS), the current Days Payable is 39.27 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 Gulf International Services QSC (DSMD:GISS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf International Services QSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ر.ق1.99 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق3.17. GuruFocus considers Gulf International Services QSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for DSMD:GISS:

  • Days Payable: 39.27 (43% above median its 10-year median of 27.42)
  • GF Value™: ر.ق3.17 vs. price of ر.ق1.99 (37.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.9% below the Conglomerates median (#292 of 509)

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


Gulf International Services QSC Business Description

Address Qatar Energy District, P.O. Box 3212, 6th Floor, Tower 10, Doha, QAT
Gulf International Services QSC is a Qatar-based holding company. The group has three segments. The insurance segment provides insurance and reinsurance services. The aviation segment provides helicopter transportation services throughout the Gulf region, Libya, Turkey Morocco. The aviation segment includes the information relating to Gulf Helicopters Company and its subsidiaries and joint ventures. The drilling segment provides drilling and ancillary services. Maximum of revenue is from Drilling Segment. Geographically operates in Qatar, Turkiye, and Others, maximum from Qatar.
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