Qantas AirwaysFRA:QAN -0.82%83 Days Payable is 101.32 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 112.68. GuruFocus rates FRA:QAN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 967 Transportation companies, Qantas Airways ranks better than 82.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qantas Airways's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:QAN'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 101.34 Med: 112.68 Max: 317.96
Current: 102.47
During the past 13 years, Qantas Airways's highest Days Payable was 317.96. The lowest was 101.34. And the median was 112.68.
FRA:QAN's Days Payable is ranked better than 82.21% of 967
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 39.16
vs FRA:QAN: 102.47
Qantas Airways's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (99.08) to Dec. 2025 (101.32).
It may suggest that Qantas Airwaysdelayed paying its suppliers.
Qantas Airways Days Payable Related Terms
Qantas Airways Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qantas Airways'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.
For the Airlines subindustry, Qantas Airways'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.
Qantas Airways Days Payable vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Qantas Airways's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qantas Airways'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.
Qantas Airways's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN) has a Days Payable of 101.32 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 Qantas Airways and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 112.68. Over the past decade, Qantas Airways' Days Payable has ranged from 101.34 to 317.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Qantas Airways ranks #172 out of 967 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Qantas Airways' Days Payable too high?
Qantas Airways' current Days Payable of 101.32 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 112.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 101.34 to a high of 317.96. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 39.16. Qantas Airways' value of 101.32 is 158.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qantas Airways ranks #172 out of 967 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qantas Airways has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qantas Airways' Days Payable compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Qantas Airways ranks #172 out of 967 companies for Days Payable. This places Qantas Airways in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 39.16. Qantas Airways' value of 101.32 is 158.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Qantas Airways' own Days Payable has ranged from 101.34 to 317.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 112.68 vs. the industry median of 39.16, Qantas Airways 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Payable among Transportation companies is 39.16, based on 967 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. Qantas Airways's current Days Payable of 101.32 is 158.7% 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 Qantas Airways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 39.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qantas Airways's current Days Payable is 101.32, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 112.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qantas Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.73, compared to a current price of €6.39 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 101.32, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 112.68 and 158.7% above the Transportation industry median of 39.16. Qantas Airways' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN), the current Days Payable is 101.32 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 Qantas Airways (FRA:QAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qantas Airways stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.39 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.73.
GuruFocus considers Qantas Airways to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QAN:
Days Payable: 101.32 (10% below median its 10-year median of 112.68)
GF Value™: €6.73 vs. price of €6.39 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 158.7% above the Transportation median (#172 of 967)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qantas Airways is Australia's largest domestic airline with typically a two thirds market share, effectively competing in a duopoly with Virgin. The company operates a multibrand strategy, with low-cost carrier Jetstar complementing the full-service Qantas brand. Its frequent-flyer loyalty program continues to expand with new partnerships, which are integral to retaining customer loyalty for its core airline business.
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