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Chart IndustriesFRA:I3N 84 Days Payable is 168.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 188% above its 10-year median of 58.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:I3N with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,994 Industrial Products companies, Chart Industries ranks better than 76.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chart Industries's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:I3N'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.96 Med: 58.33 Max: 151.36
Current: 151.36
During the past 13 years, Chart Industries's highest Days Payable was 151.36. The lowest was 48.96. And the median was 58.33.
FRA:I3N's Days Payable is ranked better than 76.32% of 2994
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.045
vs FRA:I3N: 151.36
Chart Industries's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (148.75) to Mar. 2026 (168.24).
It may suggest that Chart Industriesdelayed paying its suppliers.
Chart Industries Days Payable Related Terms
Chart Industries Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chart Industries'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Chart Industries'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.
Chart Industries Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chart Industries's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chart Industries'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.
Chart Industries's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) has a Days Payable of 168.24 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 Chart Industries and its competitors. This is 188% above median its historical median of 58.33. Over the past decade, Chart Industries' Days Payable has ranged from 48.96 to 151.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Chart Industries ranks #709 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Chart Industries' Days Payable too high?
Chart Industries' current Days Payable of 168.24 is 188% above median its 10-year median of 58.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.96 to a high of 151.36. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.05. Chart Industries' value of 168.24 is 115.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chart Industries ranks #709 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chart Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chart Industries' Days Payable compare to DCI and FLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chart Industries ranks #709 out of 2994 companies for Days Payable. This places Chart Industries in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 78.05. Chart Industries' value of 168.24 is 115.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chart Industries' own Days Payable has ranged from 48.96 to 151.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.33 vs. the industry median of 78.05, Chart Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.05, based on 2,994 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. Chart Industries's current Days Payable of 168.24 is 115.6% 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 Chart Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chart Industries's current Days Payable is 168.24, which is 188% above median its own 10-year median of 58.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chart Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.89, compared to a current price of €181.75 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 168.24, which is 188% above median its 10-year median of 58.33 and 115.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 78.05. Chart Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Chart Industries (FRA:I3N), the current Days Payable is 168.24 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 Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chart Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €181.75 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €165.89.
GuruFocus considers Chart Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:I3N:
Days Payable: 168.24 (188% above median its 10-year median of 58.33)
GF Value™: €165.89 vs. price of €181.75 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.6% above the Industrial Products median (#709 of 2994)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:I3N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chart Industries provides a variety of cryogenic equipment for storage, distribution, and other processes within the industrial gas and liquefied natural gas industries. It also provides natural gas processing solutions for the natural gas industry and specialty products that serve a variety of spaces, including hydrogen, biofuels, cannabis, and water treatment. The firm acquired Howden in a significant deal in early 2023, roughly doubling the size of the company. It plans to merge with Flowserve by the end of 2025.
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