D.R. Horton (FRA:HO2) Days Payable: 18.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:HO2 D.R. Horton Inc FRA:HO2
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What is D.R. Horton Days Payable?

D.R. Horton FRA:HO2 -0.61% 92 Days Payable is 18.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 18.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:HO2 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €133.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, D.R. Horton ranks worse than 80.9% on this metric.

D.R. Horton's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,011 Mil. D.R. Horton's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,064 Mil. Hence, D.R. Horton's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for D.R. Horton's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HO2' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.74   Med: 18.22   Max: 21.01
Current: 17.96

During the past 13 years, D.R. Horton's highest Days Payable was 21.01. The lowest was 16.74. And the median was 18.22.

FRA:HO2's Days Payable is ranked worse than
80.9% of 89 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 38.03 vs FRA:HO2: 17.96

D.R. Horton's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (21.83) to Mar. 2026 (18.21). It may suggest that D.R. Horton accelerated paying its suppliers.


D.R. Horton Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for D.R. Horton'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.

D.R. Horton Days Payable Chart

D.R. Horton Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Payable
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D.R. Horton Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.83 18.56 15.86 19.35 18.21

FRA:HO2 vs PHM, LEN, NVR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, D.R. Horton'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.


D.R. Horton Days Payable vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, D.R. Horton's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where D.R. Horton's Days Payable falls into.


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D.R. Horton 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.

D.R. Horton's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1212.296 + 1041.059) / 2 ) / 22266.339*365
=1126.6775 / 22266.339*365
=18.47

D.R. Horton'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
=( (876.204 + 1144.827) / 2 ) / 5064.402*365 / 4
=1010.5155 / 5064.402*365 / 4
=18.21

* 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 18.21 mean?
D.R. Horton (FRA:HO2) has a Days Payable of 18.21 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 D.R. Horton and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.22. Over the past decade, D.R. Horton's Days Payable has ranged from 16.74 to 21.01. According to the industry distribution chart, D.R. Horton ranks #72 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is D.R. Horton's Days Payable too high?
D.R. Horton's current Days Payable of 18.21 is near median its 10-year median of 18.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.74 to a high of 21.01. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Days Payable is 38.03. D.R. Horton's value of 18.21 is 52.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, D.R. Horton ranks #72 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, D.R. Horton has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D.R. Horton's Days Payable compare to PHM and LEN?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, D.R. Horton ranks #72 out of 89 companies for Days Payable. This places D.R. Horton in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 38.03. D.R. Horton's value of 18.21 is 52.1% below this benchmark. Historically, D.R. Horton's own Days Payable has ranged from 16.74 to 21.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.22 vs. the industry median of 38.03, D.R. Horton 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 38.03, based on 89 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. D.R. Horton's current Days Payable of 18.21 is 52.1% 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 D.R. Horton and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 38.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D.R. Horton's current Days Payable is 18.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D.R. Horton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D.R. Horton (FRA:HO2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €133.41, compared to a current price of €145.45 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 18.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.22 and 52.1% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 38.03. D.R. Horton's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 7 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 D.R. Horton (FRA:HO2), the current Days Payable is 18.21 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 D.R. Horton (FRA:HO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D.R. Horton stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €145.45 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €133.41. GuruFocus considers D.R. Horton to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HO2:

  • Days Payable: 18.21 (near median its 10-year median of 18.22)
  • GF Value™: €133.41 vs. price of €145.45 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.1% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#72 of 89)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


D.R. Horton Business Description

Address 1341 Horton Circle, Arlington, TX, USA, 76011
D.R. Horton is the largest homebuilder in the United States with operations in 126 markets across 36 states. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family homes (over 90% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. The firm has majority ownership of Forestar Group, a publicly traded residential lot development company. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas.
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