FUBAF (Futaba) Days Payable: 19.14 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Below Median


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What is Futaba Days Payable?

Futaba FUBAF 55 Days Payable is 19.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 24.71. GuruFocus rates FUBAF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.86. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,441 Hardware companies, Futaba ranks worse than 94.51% on this metric.

Futaba's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.9 Mil. Futaba's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $61.5 Mil. Hence, Futaba's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.14.

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

FUBAF' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.5   Med: 24.71   Max: 32.03
Current: 19.5

During the past 13 years, Futaba's highest Days Payable was 32.03. The lowest was 19.50. And the median was 24.71.

FUBAF's Days Payable is ranked worse than
94.51% of 2441 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.99 vs FUBAF: 19.50

Futaba's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (16.59) to Mar. 2026 (19.14). It may suggest that Futaba delayed paying its suppliers.


Futaba Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Futaba'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.

Futaba Days Payable Chart

Futaba Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Futaba Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FUBAF vs APH, GLW: Days Payable Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Futaba'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.


Futaba Days Payable vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Futaba 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.

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

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (12.807 + 13.253) / 2 ) / 227.24*365
=13.03 / 227.24*365
=20.93

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

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (12.552 + 13.253) / 2 ) / 61.519*365 / 4
=12.9025 / 61.519*365 / 4
=19.14

* 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 19.14 mean?
Futaba (FUBAF) has a Days Payable of 19.14 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 Futaba and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 24.71. Over the past decade, Futaba's Days Payable has ranged from 19.50 to 32.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Futaba ranks #2307 out of 2441 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Futaba's Days Payable too high?
Futaba's current Days Payable of 19.14 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 24.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.50 to a high of 32.03. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.99. Futaba's value of 19.14 is 72.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Futaba ranks #2307 out of 2441 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Futaba has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Futaba's Days Payable compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Futaba ranks #2307 out of 2441 companies for Days Payable. This places Futaba in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 69.99. Futaba's value of 19.14 is 72.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Futaba's own Days Payable has ranged from 19.50 to 32.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.71 vs. the industry median of 69.99, Futaba 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.99, based on 2,441 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. Futaba's current Days Payable of 19.14 is 72.7% 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 Futaba and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 69.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Futaba's current Days Payable is 19.14, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 24.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Futaba stock overvalued right now?
Futaba (FUBAF) has a current Days Payable of 19.14. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.86, compared to a current price of $3.87 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 19.14, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 24.71 and 72.7% below the Hardware industry median of 69.99. Futaba's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Futaba (FUBAF), the current Days Payable is 19.14 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 Futaba (FUBAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Futaba stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.87 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.86.

Key valuation signals for FUBAF:

  • Days Payable: 19.14 (23% below median its 10-year median of 24.71)
  • GF Value™: $2.86 vs. price of $3.87 (35.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.7% below the Hardware median (#2307 of 2441)

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


Futaba Business Description

Other Exchanges 6986:Japan
Address 629 Oshiba, Chiba Prefecture, Mobara, JPN, 297-8588
Futaba Corp manufactures and sells vacuum fluorescent display for home, automotive and industrial applications mainly in Asia and rests from Japan, America, and Europe. The company operates in two business segments. The Electronic Devices segment which consists of Vaccum Fluorescent Displays(VFDs), VFD modules, Organic Light- Emitting Diode(OLEDs) and touch panels. The Machinery and Tooling segment which consists of the press die set components, mold-base components, precision plates and equipment for automation.
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