Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) Days Payable: 21.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Below Median


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GF Value €22.14
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What is Peabody Energy Days Payable?

Peabody Energy FRA:PBE +0.25% 74 Days Payable is 21.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 27.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:PBE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 128 Other Energy Sources companies, Peabody Energy ranks worse than 90.63% on this metric.

Peabody Energy's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €175 Mil. Peabody Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €748 Mil. Hence, Peabody Energy's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.36.

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

FRA:PBE' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.06   Med: 27.69   Max: 30.02
Current: 23.06

During the past 13 years, Peabody Energy's highest Days Payable was 30.02. The lowest was 23.06. And the median was 27.69.

FRA:PBE's Days Payable is ranked worse than
90.63% of 128 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 67.17 vs FRA:PBE: 23.06

Peabody Energy's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (27.94) to Mar. 2026 (21.36). It may suggest that Peabody Energy accelerated paying its suppliers.


Peabody Energy Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Peabody Energy'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.

Peabody Energy Days Payable Chart

Peabody Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Peabody Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:PBE vs ARLP, CNR, NRP: Days Payable Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Peabody Energy'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.


Peabody Energy Days Payable vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Peabody Energy's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Peabody Energy's Days Payable falls into.


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Peabody Energy 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.

Peabody Energy'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
=( (218.122 + 175.07) / 2 ) / 2848.005*365
=196.596 / 2848.005*365
=25.20

Peabody Energy's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (175.07 + 0) / 1 ) / 747.965*365 / 4
=175.07 / 747.965*365 / 4
=21.36

* 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 21.36 mean?
Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) has a Days Payable of 21.36 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 Peabody Energy and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 27.69. Over the past decade, Peabody Energy's Days Payable has ranged from 23.06 to 30.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #116 out of 128 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is Peabody Energy's Days Payable too high?
Peabody Energy's current Days Payable of 21.36 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 27.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.06 to a high of 30.02. The Other Energy Sources industry median Days Payable is 67.17. Peabody Energy's value of 21.36 is 68.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #116 out of 128 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Peabody Energy has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peabody Energy's Days Payable compare to ARLP and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #116 out of 128 companies for Days Payable. This places Peabody Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.17. Peabody Energy's value of 21.36 is 68.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Peabody Energy's own Days Payable has ranged from 23.06 to 30.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.69 vs. the industry median of 67.17, Peabody Energy 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Days Payable among Other Energy Sources companies is 67.17, based on 128 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. Peabody Energy's current Days Payable of 21.36 is 68.2% 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 Peabody Energy and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Days Payable is 67.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peabody Energy's current Days Payable is 21.36, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 27.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peabody Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.14, compared to a current price of €20.18 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 21.36, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 27.69 and 68.2% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 67.17. Peabody Energy's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE), the current Days Payable is 21.36 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €20.18 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.14. GuruFocus considers Peabody Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PBE:

  • Days Payable: 21.36 (23% below median its 10-year median of 27.69)
  • GF Value™: €22.14 vs. price of €20.18 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.2% below the Other Energy Sources median (#116 of 128)

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


Peabody Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges BTU:USAPBE:GermanyBTU:Chile
Address 701 Market Street, Peabody Plaza, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63101-1826
Peabody Energy Corp is a producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. It also markets and brokers coal, both as principal and agent, and trades coal and freight-related contracts. The company operates in the following segment: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other. The Seaborne Thermal segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its customers in the United States, and rest from Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan, and other regions.
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