voestalpine AGFRA:VASS -1.16%58 Days Payable is 85.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 78.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:VASS with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 599 Steel companies, voestalpine AG ranks better than 76.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for voestalpine AG's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VASS'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.67 Med: 78.56 Max: 98.59
Current: 79.97
During the past 13 years, voestalpine AG's highest Days Payable was 98.59. The lowest was 68.67. And the median was 78.56.
FRA:VASS's Days Payable is ranked better than 76.46% of 599
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 41.39
vs FRA:VASS: 79.97
voestalpine AG's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (78.04) to Mar. 2026 (85.58).
It may suggest that voestalpine AGdelayed paying its suppliers.
voestalpine AG Days Payable Related Terms
voestalpine AG Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for voestalpine 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.
FRA:VASS vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Payable Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, voestalpine 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.
voestalpine AG Days Payable vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, voestalpine AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where voestalpine AG'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.
voestalpine AG's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS) has a Days Payable of 85.58 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.56. Over the past decade, voestalpine AG's Days Payable has ranged from 68.67 to 98.59. According to the industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #141 out of 599 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is voestalpine AG's Days Payable too high?
voestalpine AG's current Days Payable of 85.58 is near median its 10-year median of 78.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.67 to a high of 98.59. The Steel industry median Days Payable is 41.39. voestalpine AG's value of 85.58 is 106.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #141 out of 599 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, voestalpine AG has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does voestalpine AG's Days Payable compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #141 out of 599 companies for Days Payable. This places voestalpine AG in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 41.39. voestalpine AG's value of 85.58 is 106.8% above this benchmark. Historically, voestalpine AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 68.67 to 98.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.56 vs. the industry median of 41.39, voestalpine AG 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 Steel company?
The median Days Payable among Steel companies is 41.39, based on 599 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. voestalpine AG's current Days Payable of 85.58 is 106.8% 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Payable is 41.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. voestalpine AG's current Days Payable is 85.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is voestalpine AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.71, compared to a current price of €8.50 — trading 80.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 85.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.56 and 106.8% above the Steel industry median of 41.39. voestalpine AG's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS), the current Days Payable is 85.58 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 voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.50 is trading 80.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.71.
GuruFocus considers voestalpine AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VASS:
Days Payable: 85.58 (near median its 10-year median of 78.56)
GF Value™: €4.71 vs. price of €8.50 (80.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.8% above the Steel median (#141 of 599)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VASS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
voestalpine AG is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and development of steel products. Its divisions are: Steel Division, which generates maximum revenue and is involved in the production of steel products and the casting of large turbines. High-Performance Metals Division provides metals for the automotive, consumer goods, power generation, energy, and aviation sectors. The Metal Engineering Division produces rails, turnout systems, track-based monitoring systems, specially treated wire, and others. Metal Forming Division provides customized special and precision sections, as well as solutions for systems in the construction, cab construction for commercial vehicles, and aviation sectors, and Holding & Group Services. It generates its maximum revenue from the European Union.
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