Moodys (FRA:DUT) Days Payable: 13.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — 51% Above Median


FRA:DUT Moodys Corp FRA:DUT
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GF Value €458.07
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What is Moodys Days Payable?

Moodys FRA:DUT -3.04% 91 Days Payable is 13.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 9.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:DUT with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €458.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 541 Capital Markets companies, Moodys ranks worse than 79.67% on this metric.

Moodys's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €68 Mil. Moodys's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €459 Mil. Hence, Moodys's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.59.

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

FRA:DUT' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.13   Med: 9.01   Max: 13.2
Current: 13.2

During the past 13 years, Moodys's highest Days Payable was 13.20. The lowest was 7.13. And the median was 9.01.

FRA:DUT's Days Payable is ranked worse than
79.67% of 541 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 92.89 vs FRA:DUT: 13.20

Moodys's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (14.19) to Mar. 2026 (13.59). It may suggest that Moodys accelerated paying its suppliers.


Moodys Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Moodys'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.

Moodys Days Payable Chart

Moodys Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.28 10.87 8.28 7.05 11.22

Moodys 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:DUT vs ICE, CME, NDAQ: Days Payable Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Moodys'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.


Moodys Days Payable vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Moodys's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Moodys 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.

Moodys'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
=( (50.615 + 52.948) / 2 ) / 1684.942*365
=51.7815 / 1684.942*365
=11.22

Moodys'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
=( (52.948 + 83.905) / 2 ) / 459.315*365 / 4
=68.4265 / 459.315*365 / 4
=13.59

* 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 13.59 mean?
Moodys (FRA:DUT) has a Days Payable of 13.59 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 Moodys and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 9.01. Over the past decade, Moodys' Days Payable has ranged from 7.13 to 13.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Moodys ranks #431 out of 541 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Moodys' Days Payable too high?
Moodys' current Days Payable of 13.59 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 9.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.13 to a high of 13.20. The Capital Markets industry median Days Payable is 92.89. Moodys' value of 13.59 is 85.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moodys ranks #431 out of 541 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Moodys has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moodys' Days Payable compare to ICE and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Moodys ranks #431 out of 541 companies for Days Payable. This places Moodys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 92.89. Moodys' value of 13.59 is 85.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Moodys' own Days Payable has ranged from 7.13 to 13.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.01 vs. the industry median of 92.89, Moodys 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Days Payable among Capital Markets companies is 92.89, based on 541 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. Moodys's current Days Payable of 13.59 is 85.4% 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 Moodys and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Days Payable is 92.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Moodys's current Days Payable is 13.59, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 9.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moodys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moodys (FRA:DUT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €458.07, compared to a current price of €383.00 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 13.59, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 9.01 and 85.4% below the Capital Markets industry median of 92.89. Moodys' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Moodys (FRA:DUT), the current Days Payable is 13.59 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 Moodys (FRA:DUT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moodys stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €383.00 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €458.07. GuruFocus considers Moodys to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DUT:

  • Days Payable: 13.59 (51% above median its 10-year median of 9.01)
  • GF Value™: €458.07 vs. price of €383.00 (16.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.4% below the Capital Markets median (#431 of 541)

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


Moodys Business Description

Address 7 World Trade Center at 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA, 10007
Moody's, along with S&P Ratings, is a leading provider of credit ratings on fixed-income securities. The ratings segment, Moody's Investors Service, includes corporates, structured finance, financial institutions, and public finance ratings. MIS represents a majority of the firm's profit and often (depending on bond issuance levels) a majority of the firm's revenue. The other segment, Moody's Analytics, consists of decision solutions, research and insights, and data and information.
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