Formula Systems (1985) (FRA:FSY) Days Payable: 56.30 (As of Mar. 2026) — 61% Above Median


FRA:FSY Formula Systems (1985) Ltd FRA:FSY
66 GF Score
Price €87.50
GF Value €120.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Formula Systems (1985) Days Payable?

Formula Systems (1985) FRA:FSY +0.57% 66 Days Payable is 56.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 34.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:FSY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €120.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,604 Software companies, Formula Systems (1985) ranks worse than 52.15% on this metric.

Formula Systems (1985)'s average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €316 Mil. Formula Systems (1985)'s Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €512 Mil. Hence, Formula Systems (1985)'s Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for Formula Systems (1985)'s Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:FSY' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.26   Med: 34.9   Max: 57.53
Current: 51

During the past 13 years, Formula Systems (1985)'s highest Days Payable was 57.53. The lowest was 30.26. And the median was 34.90.

FRA:FSY's Days Payable is ranked worse than
52.15% of 2604 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 53.955 vs FRA:FSY: 51.00

Formula Systems (1985)'s Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (53.90) to Mar. 2026 (56.30). It may suggest that Formula Systems (1985) delayed paying its suppliers.


Formula Systems (1985) Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Formula Systems (1985)'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.

Formula Systems (1985) Days Payable Chart

Formula Systems (1985) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Formula Systems (1985) 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:FSY vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Days Payable Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Formula Systems (1985)'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.


Formula Systems (1985) Days Payable vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Formula Systems (1985)'s Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Formula Systems (1985)'s Days Payable falls into.


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Formula Systems (1985) 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.

Formula Systems (1985)'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
=( (282.882 + 314.544) / 2 ) / 1800.2*365
=298.713 / 1800.2*365
=60.57

Formula Systems (1985)'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
=( (314.544 + 317.565) / 2 ) / 512.296*365 / 4
=316.0545 / 512.296*365 / 4
=56.30

* 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 56.30 mean?
Formula Systems (1985) (FRA:FSY) has a Days Payable of 56.30 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 Formula Systems (1985) and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 34.90. Over the past decade, Formula Systems (1985)'s Days Payable has ranged from 30.26 to 57.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Formula Systems (1985) ranks #1358 out of 2604 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Formula Systems (1985)'s Days Payable too high?
Formula Systems (1985)'s current Days Payable of 56.30 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 34.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.26 to a high of 57.53. The Software industry median Days Payable is 53.96. Formula Systems (1985)'s value of 56.30 is 4.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formula Systems (1985) ranks #1358 out of 2604 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Formula Systems (1985) has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formula Systems (1985)'s Days Payable compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Formula Systems (1985) ranks #1358 out of 2604 companies for Days Payable. This places Formula Systems (1985) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 53.96. Formula Systems (1985)'s value of 56.30 is 4.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Formula Systems (1985)'s own Days Payable has ranged from 30.26 to 57.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.90 vs. the industry median of 53.96, Formula Systems (1985) 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 Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 53.96, based on 2,604 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. Formula Systems (1985)'s current Days Payable of 56.30 is 4.3% 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 Formula Systems (1985) and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 53.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formula Systems (1985)'s current Days Payable is 56.30, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 34.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formula Systems (1985) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formula Systems (1985) (FRA:FSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €120.75, compared to a current price of €87.50 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 56.30, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 34.90 and 4.3% above the Software industry median of 53.96. Formula Systems (1985)'s overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Formula Systems (1985) (FRA:FSY), the current Days Payable is 56.30 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 Formula Systems (1985) (FRA:FSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formula Systems (1985) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €87.50 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €120.75. GuruFocus considers Formula Systems (1985) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FSY:

  • Days Payable: 56.30 (61% above median its 10-year median of 34.90)
  • GF Value™: €120.75 vs. price of €87.50 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.3% above the Software median (#1358 of 2604)

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


Formula Systems (1985) Business Description

Other Exchanges FORTY:USAFORTY:Israel
Address Terminal Center, 1 Yahadut Canada Street, Or Yehuda, Tel Aviv, ISR, 6037501
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd is an information technology company that is principally engaged through its directly and indirectly held investees in providing software consulting services, selling and marketing computer-based business solutions and hardware products from a wide range of domestic and international manufacturers, as well as developing proprietary software solutions. It delivers solutions in Israel and in numerous countries to customers with complex IT services needs. It designs and implements IT solutions and software systems that improve the productivity of customers' existing IT assets, enable them to effectively manage their operations and reduce their business risks in the face of changing business environments.
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