Microchip TechnologyFRA:MCP -4.53%74 Days Payable is 32.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 38.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:MCP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Semiconductors companies, Microchip Technology ranks worse than 76.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Microchip Technology's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MCP'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.27 Med: 38.72 Max: 49.38
Current: 31.47
During the past 13 years, Microchip Technology's highest Days Payable was 49.38. The lowest was 25.27. And the median was 38.72.
FRA:MCP's Days Payable is ranked worse than 76.53% of 997
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 53.06
vs FRA:MCP: 31.47
Microchip Technology's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (35.27) to Mar. 2026 (32.48).
It may suggest that Microchip Technologyaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Microchip Technology Days Payable Related Terms
Microchip Technology Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microchip Technology'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:MCP vs CRDO, GFS, CBRS: Days Payable Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Microchip Technology'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.
Microchip Technology Days Payable vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Microchip Technology's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microchip Technology'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.
Microchip Technology's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Microchip Technology (FRA:MCP) has a Days Payable of 32.48 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 Microchip Technology and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 38.72. Over the past decade, Microchip Technology's Days Payable has ranged from 25.27 to 49.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #763 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Microchip Technology's Days Payable too high?
Microchip Technology's current Days Payable of 32.48 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 38.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.27 to a high of 49.38. The Semiconductors industry median Days Payable is 53.06. Microchip Technology's value of 32.48 is 38.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #763 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Microchip Technology has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microchip Technology's Days Payable compare to CRDO and GFS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Microchip Technology ranks #763 out of 997 companies for Days Payable. This places Microchip Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 53.06. Microchip Technology's value of 32.48 is 38.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Microchip Technology's own Days Payable has ranged from 25.27 to 49.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.72 vs. the industry median of 53.06, Microchip Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Payable among Semiconductors companies is 53.06, based on 997 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. Microchip Technology's current Days Payable of 32.48 is 38.8% 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 Microchip Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Payable is 53.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microchip Technology's current Days Payable is 32.48, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 38.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microchip Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microchip Technology (FRA:MCP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.71, compared to a current price of €80.72 — trading 50.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 32.48, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 38.72 and 38.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 53.06. Microchip Technology's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Microchip Technology (FRA:MCP), the current Days Payable is 32.48 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 Microchip Technology (FRA:MCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microchip Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €80.72 is trading 50.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €53.71.
GuruFocus considers Microchip Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MCP:
Days Payable: 32.48 (16% below median its 10-year median of 38.72)
GF Value™: €53.71 vs. price of €80.72 (50.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% below the Semiconductors median (#763 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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