H.B. Fuller CoFRA:HB1 +1.41%83 Days Payable is 70.47 as of May. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 58.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks better than 61.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for H.B. Fuller Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HB1'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.78 Med: 58.25 Max: 73.34
Current: 73.18
During the past 13 years, H.B. Fuller Co's highest Days Payable was 73.34. The lowest was 41.78. And the median was 58.25.
FRA:HB1's Days Payable is ranked better than 61.29% of 1555
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.95
vs FRA:HB1: 73.18
H.B. Fuller Co's Days Payable
declined
from May. 2025 (72.31) to May. 2026 (70.47).
It may suggest that H.B. Fuller Coaccelerated paying its suppliers.
H.B. Fuller Co Days Payable Related Terms
H.B. Fuller Co Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller 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.
FRA:HB1 vs HWKN, WDFC, AVNT: Days Payable Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller 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.
H.B. Fuller Co Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller Co'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.
H.B. Fuller Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 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.
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a Days Payable of 70.47 as of May. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 58.25. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's Days Payable has ranged from 41.78 to 73.34. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #602 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Days Payable too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Days Payable of 70.47 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 58.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.78 to a high of 73.34. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.95. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 70.47 is 17.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #602 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Days Payable compare to HWKN and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #602 out of 1555 companies for Days Payable. This puts H.B. Fuller Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.95. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 70.47 is 17.5% above this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 41.78 to 73.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.25 vs. the industry median of 59.95, H.B. Fuller 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.95, based on 1,555 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current Days Payable of 70.47 is 17.5% 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current Days Payable is 70.47, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 58.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.28, compared to a current price of €50.50 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 70.47, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 58.25 and 17.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.95. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current Days Payable is 70.47 as of May. 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €50.50 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €58.28.
GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:
Days Payable: 70.47 (21% above median its 10-year median of 58.25)
GF Value™: €58.28 vs. price of €50.50 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.5% above the Chemicals median (#602 of 1555)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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