BYD Co (FRA:BY6) Days Payable: 155.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Above Median


FRA:BY6 BYD Co Ltd FRA:BY6
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GF Value €10.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is BYD Co Days Payable?

BYD Co FRA:BY6 -0.77% 94 Days Payable is 155.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 128.77. GuruFocus rates FRA:BY6 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, BYD Co ranks better than 78.18% on this metric.

BYD Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €26,045 Mil. BYD Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15,308 Mil. Hence, BYD Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 155.25.

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

FRA:BY6' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 116.33   Med: 128.77   Max: 160.67
Current: 128.21

During the past 13 years, BYD Co's highest Days Payable was 160.67. The lowest was 116.33. And the median was 128.77.

FRA:BY6's Days Payable is ranked better than
78.18% of 1311 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.02 vs FRA:BY6: 128.21

BYD Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (168.70) to Mar. 2026 (155.25). It may suggest that BYD Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


BYD Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BYD Co'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.

BYD Co Days Payable Chart

BYD Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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BYD Co 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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FRA:BY6 vs TSLA, GM, F: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, BYD Co'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.


BYD Co Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BYD Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BYD Co 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.

BYD Co'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
=( (32008.761 + 25366.615) / 2 ) / 80184.378*365
=28687.688 / 80184.378*365
=130.59

BYD Co'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
=( (25366.615 + 26724.279) / 2 ) / 15308.422*365 / 4
=26045.447 / 15308.422*365 / 4
=155.25

* 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 155.25 mean?
BYD Co (FRA:BY6) has a Days Payable of 155.25 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 BYD Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 128.77. Over the past decade, BYD Co's Days Payable has ranged from 116.33 to 160.67. According to the industry distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #286 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is BYD Co's Days Payable too high?
BYD Co's current Days Payable of 155.25 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 128.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 116.33 to a high of 160.67. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.02. BYD Co's value of 155.25 is 131.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #286 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BYD Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BYD Co's Days Payable compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #286 out of 1311 companies for Days Payable. This places BYD Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 67.02. BYD Co's value of 155.25 is 131.6% above this benchmark. Historically, BYD Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 116.33 to 160.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 128.77 vs. the industry median of 67.02, BYD Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.02, based on 1,311 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. BYD Co's current Days Payable of 155.25 is 131.6% 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 BYD Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BYD Co's current Days Payable is 155.25, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 128.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BYD Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Co (FRA:BY6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.73, compared to a current price of €8.16 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 155.25, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 128.77 and 131.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.02. BYD Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 BYD Co (FRA:BY6), the current Days Payable is 155.25 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 BYD Co (FRA:BY6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.16 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.73. GuruFocus considers BYD Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BY6:

  • Days Payable: 155.25 (21% above median its 10-year median of 128.77)
  • GF Value™: €10.73 vs. price of €8.16 (24% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 131.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#286 of 1311)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BY6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BYD Co Business Description

Address Unit 505-510, 1 Science Park E Avenue, 5th Floor, Core Building 1E, Pak Shek Kok, Tai Po, HKG
Founded in 1995, BYD is a leading Chinese manufacturer in the design, development, and production of new energy vehicles, or NEVs. In March 2022, the firm discontinued production of internal combustion engine, or ICE, vehicles. Its products primarily target the growing midpriced mass-market segment in China's passenger vehicle market. The company sold about 4.6 million passenger NEVs in 2025, accounting for 30% of the Chinese passenger NEV market. Besides automobile production, the company is also engaged in handset components and assembly services, as well as the rechargeable battery and photovoltaics business. After more than 25 years of development, the company has established over 30 industrial parks worldwide.
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