Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) Days Payable: 28.95 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Below Median


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What is Orell Fussli AG Days Payable?

Orell Fussli AG FRA:OFH +2.52% 56 Days Payable is 28.95 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 33.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:OFH with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €100.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks worse than 65.96% on this metric.

Orell Fussli AG's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €11.2 Mil. Orell Fussli AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €70.4 Mil. Hence, Orell Fussli AG's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 28.95.

The historical rank and industry rank for Orell Fussli AG's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:OFH' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.37   Med: 33.24   Max: 40.27
Current: 29.11

During the past 13 years, Orell Fussli AG's highest Days Payable was 40.27. The lowest was 20.37. And the median was 33.24.

FRA:OFH's Days Payable is ranked worse than
65.96% of 943 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.92 vs FRA:OFH: 29.11

Orell Fussli AG's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (24.81) to Dec. 2025 (28.95). It may suggest that Orell Fussli AG delayed paying its suppliers.


Orell Fussli AG Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli 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.

Orell Fussli AG Days Payable Chart

Orell Fussli AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 36.94 29.48 25.47 20.27 35.12

Orell Fussli AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 19.61 38.10 24.81 22.13 28.95

FRA:OFH vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli 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.


Orell Fussli AG Days Payable vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli AG's Days Payable falls into.


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Orell Fussli AG 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.

Orell Fussli AG'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
=( (6.527 + 16.72) / 2 ) / 120.79*365
=11.6235 / 120.79*365
=35.12

Orell Fussli AG'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
=( (5.623 + 16.72) / 2 ) / 70.431*365 / 2
=11.1715 / 70.431*365 / 2
=28.95

* 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 28.95 mean?
Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) has a Days Payable of 28.95 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 33.24. Over the past decade, Orell Fussli AG's Days Payable has ranged from 20.37 to 40.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #622 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Days Payable too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Days Payable of 28.95 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 33.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.37 to a high of 40.27. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.92. Orell Fussli AG's value of 28.95 is 38.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #622 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Days Payable compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #622 out of 943 companies for Days Payable. This places Orell Fussli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.92. Orell Fussli AG's value of 28.95 is 38.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Orell Fussli AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 20.37 to 40.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.24 vs. the industry median of 46.92, Orell Fussli AG 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.92, based on 943 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. Orell Fussli AG's current Days Payable of 28.95 is 38.3% 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current Days Payable is 28.95, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 33.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €100.50, compared to a current price of €163.00 — trading 62.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 28.95, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 33.24 and 38.3% below the Business Services industry median of 46.92. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH), the current Days Payable is 28.95 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 Orell Fussli AG (FRA:OFH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €163.00 is trading 62.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €100.50. GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OFH:

  • Days Payable: 28.95 (13% below median its 10-year median of 33.24)
  • GF Value™: €100.50 vs. price of €163.00 (62.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.3% below the Business Services median (#622 of 943)

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Orell Fussli AG Business Description

Address Dietzingerstrasse 3, Zurich, CHE, CH-8036
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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