Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) Days Payable: 40.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:ECEB Societatea Energetica Electrica SA FRA:ECEB
40 GF Score
Price €7.34
GF Value €3.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Societatea Energetica Electrica Days Payable?

Societatea Energetica Electrica FRA:ECEB +0.55% 40 Days Payable is 40.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 43.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECEB with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 481 Utilities - Regulated companies, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks worse than 67.78% on this metric.

Societatea Energetica Electrica's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €183 Mil. Societatea Energetica Electrica's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €413 Mil. Hence, Societatea Energetica Electrica's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.49.

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

FRA:ECEB' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.81   Med: 43.17   Max: 58.09
Current: 47.4

During the past 13 years, Societatea Energetica Electrica's highest Days Payable was 58.09. The lowest was 30.81. And the median was 43.17.

FRA:ECEB's Days Payable is ranked worse than
67.78% of 481 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.61 vs FRA:ECEB: 47.40

Societatea Energetica Electrica's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (39.49) to Mar. 2026 (40.49). It may suggest that Societatea Energetica Electrica delayed paying its suppliers.


Societatea Energetica Electrica Days Payable Related Terms


Societatea Energetica Electrica Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Societatea Energetica Electrica'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.

Societatea Energetica Electrica Days Payable Chart

Societatea Energetica Electrica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Societatea Energetica Electrica 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:ECEB vs NEE, SO, DUK: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Societatea Energetica Electrica'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.


Societatea Energetica Electrica Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Societatea Energetica Electrica's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Societatea Energetica Electrica's Days Payable falls into.


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Societatea Energetica Electrica 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.

Societatea Energetica Electrica'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
=( (144.852 + 148.959) / 2 ) / 1534.638*365
=146.9055 / 1534.638*365
=34.94

Societatea Energetica Electrica'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
=( (148.959 + 217.466) / 2 ) / 412.863*365 / 4
=183.2125 / 412.863*365 / 4
=40.49

* 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 40.49 mean?
Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) has a Days Payable of 40.49 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.17. Over the past decade, Societatea Energetica Electrica's Days Payable has ranged from 30.81 to 58.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #326 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica's Days Payable too high?
Societatea Energetica Electrica's current Days Payable of 40.49 is near median its 10-year median of 43.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.81 to a high of 58.09. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.61. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 40.49 is 42.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #326 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Societatea Energetica Electrica has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societatea Energetica Electrica's Days Payable compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #326 out of 481 companies for Days Payable. This places Societatea Energetica Electrica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 70.61. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 40.49 is 42.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Societatea Energetica Electrica's own Days Payable has ranged from 30.81 to 58.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.17 vs. the industry median of 70.61, Societatea Energetica Electrica 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.61, based on 481 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. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current Days Payable of 40.49 is 42.7% 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current Days Payable is 40.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.33, compared to a current price of €7.34 — trading 120.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 40.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.17 and 42.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.61. Societatea Energetica Electrica's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB), the current Days Payable is 40.49 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Energetica Electrica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.34 is trading 120.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.33. GuruFocus considers Societatea Energetica Electrica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ECEB:

  • Days Payable: 40.49 (near median its 10-year median of 43.17)
  • GF Value™: €3.33 vs. price of €7.34 (120.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#326 of 481)

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


Societatea Energetica Electrica Business Description

Other Exchanges EL:Romania0QVZ:UK
Address No. 9, Grigore Alexandrescu Street, 1st District, Bucharest, ROU, 010621
Societatea Energetica Electrica SA is a Romanian company, which is engaged in operation and development of electricity distribution networks and activities related to electricity supply to final consumers. It mainly acts as an electricity distribution operator and the main electricity supplier in North Transylvania, South Transylvania, and North Muntenia. The company operates through following segments: Electricity & gas supply, which is engaged in purchasing and supplying electricity and gas to end consumers; Electricity distribution, which provides electricity distribution services; External electricity network services, which offers repairs, maintenance and other services for electricity networks owned by other distributors; Electricity generation segment; and Headquarters.
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