Pennon GroupFRA:3PN +1.83%75 Days Payable is 4,647.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 226% above its 10-year median of 1,426.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:3PN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pennon Group ranks better than 98.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pennon Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:3PN'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 320.4 Med: 1426.04 Max: 2731.42
Current: 1678.09
During the past 13 years, Pennon Group's highest Days Payable was 2731.42. The lowest was 320.40. And the median was 1426.04.
FRA:3PN's Days Payable is ranked better than 98.55% of 483
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.35
vs FRA:3PN: 1678.09
Pennon Group's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (1,086.20) to Mar. 2026 (4,647.74).
It may suggest that Pennon Groupdelayed paying its suppliers.
Pennon Group Days Payable Related Terms
Pennon Group Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pennon Group'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.
FRA:3PN vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Days Payable Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Pennon Group'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.
Pennon Group Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pennon Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pennon Group's Days Payable falls into.
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.
Pennon Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Pennon Group (FRA:3PN) has a Days Payable of 4,647.74 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 Pennon Group and its competitors. This is 226% above median its historical median of 1,426.04. Over the past decade, Pennon Group's Days Payable has ranged from 320.40 to 2,731.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #7 out of 483 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Pennon Group's Days Payable too high?
Pennon Group's current Days Payable of 4,647.74 is 226% above median its 10-year median of 1,426.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 320.40 to a high of 2,731.42. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.35. Pennon Group's value of 4,647.74 is 6506.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #7 out of 483 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pennon Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennon Group's Days Payable compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #7 out of 483 companies for Days Payable. This places Pennon Group in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 70.35. Pennon Group's value of 4,647.74 is 6506.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pennon Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 320.40 to 2,731.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,426.04 vs. the industry median of 70.35, Pennon Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.35, based on 483 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. Pennon Group's current Days Payable of 4,647.74 is 6506.6% 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 Pennon Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pennon Group's current Days Payable is 4,647.74, which is 226% above median its own 10-year median of 1,426.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pennon Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group (FRA:3PN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.86, compared to a current price of €5.57 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 4,647.74, which is 226% above median its 10-year median of 1,426.04 and 6506.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.35. Pennon Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Pennon Group (FRA:3PN), the current Days Payable is 4,647.74 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 Pennon Group (FRA:3PN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.57 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.86.
GuruFocus considers Pennon Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:3PN:
Days Payable: 4,647.74 (226% above median its 10-year median of 1,426.04)
GF Value™: €5.86 vs. price of €5.57 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6506.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#7 of 483)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3PN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pennon Group PLC is a British water and environmental utility infrastructure company that operates mainly in the United Kingdom. It has smaller operations in the European Union, China, and other countries. The company operates through Water, Non-household retail, and other segments. The water business comprises the regulated water and wastewater services undertaken by South West Water. The non-household retail business comprises the services provided by Pennon Water Services in the non-household water and wastewater retail market. The majority of revenue is derived from the water division.
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