GlobalDataGLDAF -1.44%86 Days Payable is 64.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 32.64. GuruFocus rates GLDAF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 942 Business Services companies, GlobalData ranks better than 56.48% on this metric.
GlobalData's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $38.6 Mil. GlobalData's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $109.1 Mil.
Hence, GlobalData's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 64.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for GlobalData's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
GLDAF'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.99 Med: 32.64 Max: 54.25
Current: 54.25
During the past 13 years, GlobalData's highest Days Payable was 54.25. The lowest was 28.99. And the median was 32.64.
GLDAF's Days Payable is ranked better than 56.48% of 942
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.91
vs GLDAF: 54.25
GlobalData's Days Payable
declined
from Dec. 2024 (101.75) to Dec. 2025 (64.51).
It may suggest that GlobalDataaccelerated paying its suppliers.
GlobalData Days Payable Related Terms
GlobalData Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GlobalData'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 Consulting Services subindustry, GlobalData'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.
GlobalData Days Payable vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GlobalData's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlobalData'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.
GlobalData's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
GlobalData (GLDAF) has a Days Payable of 64.51 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 GlobalData and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 32.64. Over the past decade, GlobalData's Days Payable has ranged from 28.99 to 54.25. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #410 out of 942 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is GlobalData's Days Payable too high?
GlobalData's current Days Payable of 64.51 is 98% above median its 10-year median of 32.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.99 to a high of 54.25. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.91. GlobalData's value of 64.51 is 37.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #410 out of 942 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GlobalData has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalData's Days Payable compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #410 out of 942 companies for Days Payable. This puts GlobalData in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.91. GlobalData's value of 64.51 is 37.5% above this benchmark. Historically, GlobalData's own Days Payable has ranged from 28.99 to 54.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.64 vs. the industry median of 46.91, GlobalData 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.91, based on 942 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. GlobalData's current Days Payable of 64.51 is 37.5% 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 GlobalData and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlobalData's current Days Payable is 64.51, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 32.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalData stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData (GLDAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.52, compared to a current price of $1.37 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 64.51, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 32.64 and 37.5% above the Business Services industry median of 46.91. GlobalData's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GlobalData (GLDAF), the current Days Payable is 64.51 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 GlobalData (GLDAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.37 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.52.
GuruFocus considers GlobalData to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GLDAF:
Days Payable: 64.51 (98% above median its 10-year median of 32.64)
GF Value™: $2.52 vs. price of $1.37 (45.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% above the Business Services median (#410 of 942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLDAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlobalData PLC is engaged in providing a data, analytics, and insights platform that supports decision-making for businesses through proprietary data, research, and AI-driven intelligence solutions. The company provides subscription-based access to its analytics platforms along with ancillary services such as consulting, single-copy reports, custom research, and industry events. The company operates through two reportable segments: Data, Analytics and Insights: Healthcare, which provides intelligence and analytics services related to the healthcare industry, and Data, Analytics and Insights: Non-Healthcare, which provides data, research, and analytics across various non-healthcare industries.
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