Autodesk (HAM:AUD) Days Payable: 214.57 (As of Apr. 2026) — 95% Above Median


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What is Autodesk Days Payable?

Autodesk HAM:AUD -4.04% 86 Days Payable is 214.57 as of Apr. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 109.83. GuruFocus rates HAM:AUD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €296.59 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 2,601 Software companies, Autodesk ranks better than 82.78% on this metric.

Autodesk's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €352 Mil. Autodesk's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €150 Mil. Hence, Autodesk's Days Payable for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 214.57.

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

HAM:AUD' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.14   Med: 109.83   Max: 198.69
Current: 198.69

During the past 13 years, Autodesk's highest Days Payable was 198.69. The lowest was 72.14. And the median was 109.83.

HAM:AUD's Days Payable is ranked better than
82.78% of 2601 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 54.01 vs HAM:AUD: 198.69

Autodesk's Days Payable increased from Apr. 2025 (153.89) to Apr. 2026 (214.57). It may suggest that Autodesk delayed paying its suppliers.


Autodesk Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Autodesk'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.

Autodesk Days Payable Chart

Autodesk Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 102.50 82.61 72.54 106.42 195.61

Autodesk Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 153.89 175.52 195.56 222.52 214.57

HAM:AUD vs PAYX, ROP, WDAY: Days Payable Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Autodesk'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.


Autodesk Days Payable vs Software Industry

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

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


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Autodesk 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.

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

Days Payable (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (233.772 + 359.122) / 2 ) / 553.15*365
=296.447 / 553.15*365
=195.61

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

Days Payable (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (359.122 + 344.565) / 2 ) / 149.625*365 / 4
=351.8435 / 149.625*365 / 4
=214.57

* 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 214.57 mean?
Autodesk (HAM:AUD) has a Days Payable of 214.57 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Autodesk and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 109.83. Over the past decade, Autodesk's Days Payable has ranged from 72.14 to 198.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #448 out of 2601 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Autodesk's Days Payable too high?
Autodesk's current Days Payable of 214.57 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 109.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.14 to a high of 198.69. The Software industry median Days Payable is 54.01. Autodesk's value of 214.57 is 297.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #448 out of 2601 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Autodesk has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autodesk's Days Payable compare to PAYX and ROP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Autodesk ranks #448 out of 2601 companies for Days Payable. This places Autodesk in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 54.01. Autodesk's value of 214.57 is 297.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Autodesk's own Days Payable has ranged from 72.14 to 198.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 109.83 vs. the industry median of 54.01, Autodesk 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 Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 54.01, based on 2,601 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. Autodesk's current Days Payable of 214.57 is 297.3% 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 Autodesk and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 54.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autodesk's current Days Payable is 214.57, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 109.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autodesk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autodesk (HAM:AUD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €296.59, compared to a current price of €168.92 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 214.57, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 109.83 and 297.3% above the Software industry median of 54.01. Autodesk's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Autodesk (HAM:AUD), the current Days Payable is 214.57 as of Apr. 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 Autodesk (HAM:AUD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autodesk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €168.92 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of €296.59. GuruFocus considers Autodesk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:AUD:

  • Days Payable: 214.57 (95% above median its 10-year median of 109.83)
  • GF Value™: €296.59 vs. price of €168.92 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 297.3% above the Software median (#448 of 2601)

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


Autodesk Business Description

Address One Market Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105
Founded in 1982, Autodesk is a multinational software company best known for pioneering computer-aided design, or CAD, with its AutoCAD product. Nowadays, Autodesk provides design software for a variety of verticals, including architecture & construction, manufacturing, and media & entertainment. Autodesk products have been used in some of the world's most iconic landmarks, like Burj Khalifa, and well-known movie titles like Avatar.
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