Clarkson (FRA:1DH) Days Payable: 1,265.18 (As of Dec. 2025) — 160% Above Median


FRA:1DH Clarkson PLC FRA:1DH
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Price €50.50
GF Value €40.53
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Clarkson Days Payable?

Clarkson FRA:1DH +4.34% 88 Days Payable is 1,265.18 as of Dec. 2025, which is 160% above its 10-year median of 486.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:1DH with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Transportation companies, Clarkson ranks better than 98.65% on this metric.

Clarkson's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €163.3 Mil. Clarkson's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €23.6 Mil. Hence, Clarkson's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,265.18.

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

FRA:1DH' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 288.1   Med: 486.61   Max: 1006.83
Current: 929.15

During the past 13 years, Clarkson's highest Days Payable was 1006.83. The lowest was 288.10. And the median was 486.61.

FRA:1DH's Days Payable is ranked better than
98.65% of 964 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 39.01 vs FRA:1DH: 929.15

Clarkson's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (1,537.26) to Dec. 2025 (1,265.18). It may suggest that Clarkson accelerated paying its suppliers.


Clarkson Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clarkson'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.

Clarkson Days Payable Chart

Clarkson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Clarkson Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Clarkson Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Clarkson'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.


Clarkson Days Payable vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Clarkson 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.

Clarkson'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
=( (22.698 + 90.316) / 2 ) / 44.7*365
=56.507 / 44.7*365
=461.41

Clarkson'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
=( (236.219 + 90.316) / 2 ) / 23.551*365 / 2
=163.2675 / 23.551*365 / 2
=1,265.18

* 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 1,265.18 mean?
Clarkson (FRA:1DH) has a Days Payable of 1,265.18 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 Clarkson and its competitors. This is 160% above median its historical median of 486.61. Over the past decade, Clarkson's Days Payable has ranged from 288.10 to 1,006.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #13 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Clarkson's Days Payable too high?
Clarkson's current Days Payable of 1,265.18 is 160% above median its 10-year median of 486.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 288.10 to a high of 1,006.83. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 39.01. Clarkson's value of 1,265.18 is 3143.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #13 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clarkson has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clarkson's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #13 out of 964 companies for Days Payable. This places Clarkson in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 39.01. Clarkson's value of 1,265.18 is 3143.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Clarkson's own Days Payable has ranged from 288.10 to 1,006.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 486.61 vs. the industry median of 39.01, Clarkson 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 39.01, based on 964 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. Clarkson's current Days Payable of 1,265.18 is 3143.2% 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 Clarkson and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 39.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clarkson's current Days Payable is 1,265.18, which is 160% above median its own 10-year median of 486.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clarkson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson (FRA:1DH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.53, compared to a current price of €50.50 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 1,265.18, which is 160% above median its 10-year median of 486.61 and 3143.2% above the Transportation industry median of 39.01. Clarkson's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Clarkson (FRA:1DH), the current Days Payable is 1,265.18 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 Clarkson (FRA:1DH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €50.50 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €40.53. GuruFocus considers Clarkson to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1DH:

  • Days Payable: 1,265.18 (160% above median its 10-year median of 486.61)
  • GF Value™: €40.53 vs. price of €50.50 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3143.2% above the Transportation median (#13 of 964)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1DH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Clarkson Business Description

Address Commodity Quay, St Katharine Docks, London, GBR, E1W 1BF
Clarkson PLC offers shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support, and full investment banking services in the shipping and offshore sectors. The Group's operating segments are: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research. Maximum revenue is generated from the Broking segment, which represents services provided to shipowners and charterers relating to the transportation by sea of a wide range of cargoes. It also represents sale and purchase services provided to buyers and sellers/yards of maritime assets. Also included is a futures broking operation which arranges principal-to-principal cash-settled contracts for differences based upon standardised freight contracts. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
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