Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) Days Payable: 71.93 (As of Dec. 2025) — 43% Above Median


FRA:M4HA Metair Investments Ltd FRA:M4HA
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What is Metair Investments Days Payable?

Metair Investments FRA:M4HA -0.92% 71 Days Payable is 71.93 as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 50.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:M4HA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.77. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, Metair Investments ranks better than 51.22% on this metric.

Metair Investments's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €153.9 Mil. Metair Investments's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €390.5 Mil. Hence, Metair Investments's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 71.93.

The historical rank and industry rank for Metair Investments's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:M4HA' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.41   Med: 50.14   Max: 77.37
Current: 68.29

During the past 13 years, Metair Investments's highest Days Payable was 77.37. The lowest was 35.41. And the median was 50.14.

FRA:M4HA's Days Payable is ranked better than
51.22% of 1310 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.015 vs FRA:M4HA: 68.29

Metair Investments's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (84.95) to Dec. 2025 (71.93). It may suggest that Metair Investments accelerated paying its suppliers.


Metair Investments Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metair Investments'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.

Metair Investments Days Payable Chart

Metair Investments Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Metair Investments Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:M4HA vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Metair Investments'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.


Metair Investments Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metair Investments's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metair Investments's Days Payable falls into.


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Metair Investments 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.

Metair Investments'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
=( (116.873 + 153.134) / 2 ) / 761.78*365
=135.0035 / 761.78*365
=64.69

Metair Investments's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (154.686 + 153.134) / 2 ) / 390.486*365 / 2
=153.91 / 390.486*365 / 2
=71.93

* 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 71.93 mean?
Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) has a Days Payable of 71.93 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Metair Investments and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 50.14. Over the past decade, Metair Investments' Days Payable has ranged from 35.41 to 77.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #639 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Metair Investments' Days Payable too high?
Metair Investments' current Days Payable of 71.93 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 50.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.41 to a high of 77.37. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.02. Metair Investments' value of 71.93 is 7.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #639 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metair Investments has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metair Investments' Days Payable compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #639 out of 1310 companies for Days Payable. This puts Metair Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.02. Metair Investments' value of 71.93 is 7.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Metair Investments' own Days Payable has ranged from 35.41 to 77.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.14 vs. the industry median of 67.02, Metair Investments 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.02, based on 1,310 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. Metair Investments's current Days Payable of 71.93 is 7.3% 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 Metair Investments and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metair Investments's current Days Payable is 71.93, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 50.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metair Investments stock overvalued right now?
Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) has a current Days Payable of 71.93. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.77, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 71.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 71.93, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 50.14 and 7.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.02. Metair Investments' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA), the current Days Payable is 71.93 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metair Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 71.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.77.

Key valuation signals for FRA:M4HA:

  • Days Payable: 71.93 (43% above median its 10-year median of 50.14)
  • GF Value™: €0.77 vs. price of €0.22 (71.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#639 of 1310)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M4HA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metair Investments Business Description

Other Exchanges MTA:South Africa
Address 111 Mimetes Road, Denver, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2011
Metair Investments Ltd is a Automotive Components & Aftermarket Solutions management company. The company has two business segments, Automotive component manufacturing segment and Aftermarket parts and retail segment. The automotive components division produces original equipment (OE) components used in the assembly of new vehicles, as well as spare parts and other products used in the automotive aftermarket. Some of its automotive component products are e brake pads, shock absorbers, lights, radiators, and air-conditioners. AFM segment focusing on serving the independent aftermarket and retail distribution channels. Its geographical segments are South Africa and Romania.
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