BlackBerry (FRA:RI1) Days Payable: 29.87 (As of May. 2026) — 43% Below Median


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What is BlackBerry Days Payable?

BlackBerry FRA:RI1 +1.28% 57 Days Payable is 29.87 as of May. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 52.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:RI1 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,601 Software companies, BlackBerry ranks worse than 74.63% on this metric.

BlackBerry's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €9.3 Mil. BlackBerry's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €28.4 Mil. Hence, BlackBerry's Days Payable for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 29.87.

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

FRA:RI1' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.49   Med: 52.49   Max: 124.89
Current: 24.49

During the past 13 years, BlackBerry's highest Days Payable was 124.89. The lowest was 24.49. And the median was 52.49.

FRA:RI1's Days Payable is ranked worse than
74.63% of 2601 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 54.01 vs FRA:RI1: 24.49

BlackBerry's Days Payable declined from May. 2025 (56.46) to May. 2026 (29.87). It may suggest that BlackBerry accelerated paying its suppliers.


BlackBerry Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackBerry'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.

BlackBerry Days Payable Chart

BlackBerry Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Days Payable
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BlackBerry Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FRA:RI1 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, BlackBerry'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.


BlackBerry Days Payable vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, BlackBerry's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BlackBerry 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.

BlackBerry's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (29.856 + 4.653) / 2 ) / 110.742*365
=17.2545 / 110.742*365
=56.87

BlackBerry's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (4.653 + 13.953) / 2 ) / 28.419*365 / 4
=9.303 / 28.419*365 / 4
=29.87

* 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 29.87 mean?
BlackBerry (FRA:RI1) has a Days Payable of 29.87 as of May. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on BlackBerry and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 52.49. Over the past decade, BlackBerry's Days Payable has ranged from 24.49 to 124.89. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #1941 out of 2601 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is BlackBerry's Days Payable too high?
BlackBerry's current Days Payable of 29.87 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 52.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.49 to a high of 124.89. The Software industry median Days Payable is 54.01. BlackBerry's value of 29.87 is 44.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #1941 out of 2601 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BlackBerry has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackBerry's Days Payable compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #1941 out of 2601 companies for Days Payable. This places BlackBerry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 54.01. BlackBerry's value of 29.87 is 44.7% below this benchmark. Historically, BlackBerry's own Days Payable has ranged from 24.49 to 124.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.49 vs. the industry median of 54.01, BlackBerry 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 Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 54.01, based on 2,601 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. BlackBerry's current Days Payable of 29.87 is 44.7% 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 BlackBerry and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 54.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackBerry's current Days Payable is 29.87, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 52.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackBerry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry (FRA:RI1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.09, compared to a current price of €11.05 — trading 257.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 29.87, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 52.49 and 44.7% below the Software industry median of 54.01. BlackBerry's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 BlackBerry (FRA:RI1), the current Days Payable is 29.87 as of May. 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 BlackBerry (FRA:RI1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.05 is trading 257.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.09. GuruFocus considers BlackBerry to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RI1:

  • Days Payable: 29.87 (43% below median its 10-year median of 52.49)
  • GF Value™: €3.09 vs. price of €11.05 (257.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.7% below the Software median (#1941 of 2601)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RI1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BlackBerry Business Description

Address 2200 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, CAN, N2K 0A7
BlackBerry, once known for being the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, is now exclusively a software provider with a stated goal of end-to-end secure communications for enterprises. The firm provides endpoint management and other secure communications software to enterprises, specializing in regulated industries like government and financial institutions. BlackBerry also has a sizable embedded software business primarily serving the automotive market, with some exposure to the industrial market.
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