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Lead CoFSE:6982 +1.22%54 Days Payable is 24.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 25.39. GuruFocus rates FSE:6982 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円651.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lead Co ranks worse than 88.94% on this metric.
Lead Co's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円422 Mil. Lead Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,596 Mil.
Hence, Lead Co's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lead Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:6982'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.6 Med: 25.39 Max: 53.67
Current: 24.95
During the past 13 years, Lead Co's highest Days Payable was 53.67. The lowest was 20.60. And the median was 25.39.
FSE:6982's Days Payable is ranked worse than 88.94% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 66.65
vs FSE:6982: 24.95
Lead Co's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (24.15).
It may suggest that Lead Codelayed paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for Lead Co'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Lead Co'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.
Lead Co Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lead Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lead Co'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.
Lead Co'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.
Lead Co (FSE:6982) has a Days Payable of 24.15 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 Lead Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.39. Over the past decade, Lead Co's Days Payable has ranged from 20.60 to 53.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Lead Co ranks #1166 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Lead Co's Days Payable too high?
Lead Co's current Days Payable of 24.15 is near median its 10-year median of 25.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.60 to a high of 53.67. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 66.65. Lead Co's value of 24.15 is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lead Co ranks #1166 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lead Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lead Co's Days Payable compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lead Co ranks #1166 out of 1311 companies for Days Payable. This places Lead Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 66.65. Lead Co's value of 24.15 is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Lead Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 20.60 to 53.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.39 vs. the industry median of 66.65, Lead Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 66.65, based on 1,311 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. Lead Co's current Days Payable of 24.15 is 63.8% 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 Lead Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 66.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lead Co's current Days Payable is 24.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lead Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lead Co (FSE:6982) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円651.08, compared to a current price of 円580.00 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 24.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.39 and 63.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 66.65. Lead Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Lead Co (FSE:6982), the current Days Payable is 24.15 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 Lead Co (FSE:6982) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lead Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円580.00 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円651.08.
GuruFocus considers Lead Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:6982:
Days Payable: 24.15 (near median its 10-year median of 25.39)
GF Value™: 円651.08 vs. price of 円580.00 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1166 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:6982 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lead Co Inc is a Japan-based company engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive parts, electronic equipment relates racks and cases, and solar and LED lamps.
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