Nordwest Handel AGFRA:NWX +18.75%54 Days Payable is 356.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 277% above its 10-year median of 94.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:NWX with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, Nordwest Handel AG ranks better than 96.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nordwest Handel AG's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NWX'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.78 Med: 94.46 Max: 393.12
Current: 393.12
During the past 13 years, Nordwest Handel AG's highest Days Payable was 393.12. The lowest was 66.78. And the median was 94.46.
FRA:NWX's Days Payable is ranked better than 96.75% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 57.06
vs FRA:NWX: 393.12
Nordwest Handel AG's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (322.05) to Mar. 2026 (356.13).
It may suggest that Nordwest Handel AGdelayed paying its suppliers.
Nordwest Handel AG Days Payable Related Terms
Nordwest Handel AG Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nordwest Handel AG'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:NWX vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Days Payable Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Nordwest Handel AG'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.
Nordwest Handel AG Days Payable vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Nordwest Handel AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nordwest Handel AG'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.
Nordwest Handel AG'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.
Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) has a Days Payable of 356.13 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 Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. This is 277% above median its historical median of 94.46. Over the past decade, Nordwest Handel AG's Days Payable has ranged from 66.78 to 393.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #5 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Nordwest Handel AG's Days Payable too high?
Nordwest Handel AG's current Days Payable of 356.13 is 277% above median its 10-year median of 94.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.78 to a high of 393.12. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Payable is 57.06. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 356.13 is 524.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #5 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nordwest Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordwest Handel AG's Days Payable compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #5 out of 154 companies for Days Payable. This places Nordwest Handel AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 57.06. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 356.13 is 524.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nordwest Handel AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 66.78 to 393.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 94.46 vs. the industry median of 57.06, Nordwest Handel AG 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 Distribution company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Distribution companies is 57.06, based on 154 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. Nordwest Handel AG's current Days Payable of 356.13 is 524.1% 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 Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Payable is 57.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordwest Handel AG's current Days Payable is 356.13, which is 277% above median its own 10-year median of 94.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordwest Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.61, compared to a current price of €19.00 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 356.13, which is 277% above median its 10-year median of 94.46 and 524.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 57.06. Nordwest Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX), the current Days Payable is 356.13 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.00 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.61.
GuruFocus considers Nordwest Handel AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NWX:
Days Payable: 356.13 (277% above median its 10-year median of 94.46)
GF Value™: €17.61 vs. price of €19.00 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 524.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#5 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NWX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nordwest Handel AG provides procurement, finance, logistics, IT, and sales services for small and medium sized businesses. It trades in various steel products, such as molded steel/broad flanged beams; and trades in occupational health and safety, construction equipment and components. The company also supplies sanitary/bathroom ceramics and fittings, bathroom furniture and radiators, shower separations, and accessories to plumbers, fitters, and housing societies, as well as to private building owners and renovators.
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