Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) Days Payable: 31.92 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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FRA:SMB Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG FRA:SMB
76 GF Score
Price €45.00
GF Value €42.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Days Payable?

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG FRA:SMB 76 Days Payable is 31.92 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 31.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,894 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks worse than 66.9% on this metric.

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.5 Mil. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €153.9 Mil. Hence, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SMB' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.73   Med: 31.75   Max: 35.72
Current: 31.92

During the past 13 years, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's highest Days Payable was 35.72. The lowest was 28.73. And the median was 31.75.

FRA:SMB's Days Payable is ranked worse than
66.9% of 1894 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.145 vs FRA:SMB: 31.92

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2023 (32.89) to Dec. 2025 (31.92). It may suggest that Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG accelerated paying its suppliers.


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Days Payable Related Terms


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz 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.

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Days Payable Chart

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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FRA:SMB vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz 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.


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Days Payable falls into.


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Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz 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.

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz 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
=( (13.772 + 13.147) / 2 ) / 153.891*365
=13.4595 / 153.891*365
=31.92

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz 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: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (13.772 + 13.147) / 2 ) / 153.891*365 / 2
=13.4595 / 153.891*365 / 2
=15.96

* 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 31.92 mean?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) has a Days Payable of 31.92 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.75. Over the past decade, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Days Payable has ranged from 28.73 to 35.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #1267 out of 1894 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Days Payable too high?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Days Payable of 31.92 is near median its 10-year median of 31.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.73 to a high of 35.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's value of 31.92 is 27.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #1267 out of 1894 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #1267 out of 1894 companies for Days Payable. This places Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's value of 31.92 is 27.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 28.73 to 35.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.75 vs. the industry median of 44.15, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.15, based on 1,894 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. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Days Payable of 31.92 is 27.7% 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Days Payable is 31.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.67, compared to a current price of €45.00 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 31.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.75 and 27.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB), the current Days Payable is 31.92 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €45.00 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.67. GuruFocus considers Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMB:

  • Days Payable: 31.92 (near median its 10-year median of 31.75)
  • GF Value™: €42.67 vs. price of €45.00 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1267 of 1894)

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


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Business Description

Address Bad Schwalbach, Bad Schwalbach, DEU, 65307
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG is engaged in processing and distribution of milk and milk products, the wholesale of dairy products and related foodstuffs. The company acts as a regional brand supplier of fresh and long-life milk, as well as fresh produce such as yogurt, whipped cream, sour cream, natural and fruit quark, cream, and sponge cake under the name SCHWALBCHEN. Specialties such as the coffee beverage Caffreddo and ethnic items such as Ayran are marketed nationwide. The company is engaged in the wholesale consumer trade segment.
76GF Score

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