Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) Days Payable: 49.60 (As of Dec. 2025) — 89% Above Median


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What is Gelsenwasser AG Days Payable?

Gelsenwasser AG FRA:WWG +0.93% 26 Days Payable is 49.60 as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 26.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:WWG with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €447.91. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Gelsenwasser AG's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €308 Mil. Gelsenwasser AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,133 Mil. Hence, Gelsenwasser AG's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 49.60.

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

FRA:WWG' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.7   Med: 26.23   Max: 53.24
Current: 37.18

During the past 13 years, Gelsenwasser AG's highest Days Payable was 53.24. The lowest was 4.70. And the median was 26.23.

FRA:WWG's Days Payable is not ranked
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 70.35 vs FRA:WWG: 37.18

Gelsenwasser AG's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (33.94) to Dec. 2025 (49.60). It may suggest that Gelsenwasser AG delayed paying its suppliers.


Gelsenwasser AG Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gelsenwasser 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.

Gelsenwasser AG Days Payable Chart

Gelsenwasser AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Gelsenwasser AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:WWG vs SRE, AES: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Gelsenwasser 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.


Gelsenwasser AG Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Gelsenwasser AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gelsenwasser 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.

Gelsenwasser 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
=( (181.1 + 234.7) / 2 ) / 2607.4*365
=207.9 / 2607.4*365
=29.10

Gelsenwasser 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: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (380.9 + 234.7) / 2 ) / 1132.5*365 / 2
=307.8 / 1132.5*365 / 2
=49.60

* 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 49.60 mean?
Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) has a Days Payable of 49.60 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 Gelsenwasser AG and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 26.23. Over the past decade, Gelsenwasser AG's Days Payable has ranged from 4.70 to 53.24.
Is Gelsenwasser AG's Days Payable too high?
Gelsenwasser AG's current Days Payable of 49.60 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 26.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.70 to a high of 53.24. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.35. Gelsenwasser AG's value of 49.60 is 29.5% below this industry median. Overall, Gelsenwasser AG has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gelsenwasser AG's Days Payable compare to SRE and AES?
Gelsenwasser AG's Days Payable of 49.60 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Days Payable is 70.35. Gelsenwasser AG's value of 49.60 is 29.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Gelsenwasser AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 4.70 to 53.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.23 vs. the industry median of 70.35, Gelsenwasser 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.35, based on 481 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. Gelsenwasser AG's current Days Payable of 49.60 is 29.5% 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 Gelsenwasser AG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gelsenwasser AG's current Days Payable is 49.60, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 26.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gelsenwasser AG stock overvalued right now?
Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) has a current Days Payable of 49.60. The stock's GF Value™ is €447.91, compared to a current price of €540.00 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 49.60, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 26.23 and 29.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.35. Gelsenwasser AG's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 8 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 Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG), the current Days Payable is 49.60 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 Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gelsenwasser AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €540.00 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €447.91.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WWG:

  • Days Payable: 49.60 (89% above median its 10-year median of 26.23)
  • GF Value™: €447.91 vs. price of €540.00 (20.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median

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


Gelsenwasser AG Business Description

Other Exchanges WWG:Germany
Address Willy-Brandt-Allee 26, Gelsenkirchen, DEU, 45891
Gelsenwasser AG is engaged in supplying their customers with drinking and process water as well as with natural gas and heating to households, businesses, public institutions, and industry. It also performs wastewater disposal and electricity supply functions. The company generates revenue mostly from gas and water.
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