Burberry Group (HAM:BB2) Days Payable: 58.06 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Below Median

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HAM:BB2 Burberry Group PLC HAM:BB2
76 GF Score
Price €12.40
GF Value €12.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Burberry Group Days Payable?

Burberry Group HAM:BB2 -1.78% 76 Days Payable is 58.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 73.17. GuruFocus rates HAM:BB2 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,103 Retail - Cyclical companies, Burberry Group ranks better than 61.56% on this metric.

Burberry Group's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €164 Mil. Burberry Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €514 Mil. Hence, Burberry Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.06.

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

HAM:BB2' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.46   Med: 73.17   Max: 87.32
Current: 67.33

During the past 13 years, Burberry Group's highest Days Payable was 87.32. The lowest was 64.46. And the median was 73.17.

HAM:BB2's Days Payable is ranked better than
61.56% of 1103 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.29 vs HAM:BB2: 67.33

Burberry Group's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (50.59) to Mar. 2026 (58.06). It may suggest that Burberry Group delayed paying its suppliers.


Burberry Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burberry Group'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.

Burberry Group Days Payable Chart

Burberry Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Burberry Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HAM:BB2 vs TPR, SIG, CPRI: Days Payable Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Burberry Group'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.


Burberry Group Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burberry Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Burberry Group 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.

Burberry Group'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
=( (174.483 + 189.147) / 2 ) / 896.14*365
=181.815 / 896.14*365
=74.05

Burberry Group'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (138.162 + 189.147) / 2 ) / 514.387*365 / 2
=163.6545 / 514.387*365 / 2
=58.06

* 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 58.06 mean?
Burberry Group (HAM:BB2) has a Days Payable of 58.06 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 Burberry Group and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 73.17. Over the past decade, Burberry Group's Days Payable has ranged from 64.46 to 87.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #424 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Burberry Group's Days Payable too high?
Burberry Group's current Days Payable of 58.06 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 73.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.46 to a high of 87.32. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.29. Burberry Group's value of 58.06 is 13.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #424 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Burberry Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burberry Group's Days Payable compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #424 out of 1103 companies for Days Payable. This puts Burberry Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.29. Burberry Group's value of 58.06 is 13.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Burberry Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 64.46 to 87.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.17 vs. the industry median of 51.29, Burberry Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.29, based on 1,103 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. Burberry Group's current Days Payable of 58.06 is 13.2% 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 Burberry Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burberry Group's current Days Payable is 58.06, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 73.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burberry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burberry Group (HAM:BB2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.97, compared to a current price of €12.40 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 58.06, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 73.17 and 13.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.29. Burberry Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Burberry Group (HAM:BB2), the current Days Payable is 58.06 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 Burberry Group (HAM:BB2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burberry Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.40 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.97. GuruFocus considers Burberry Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BB2:

  • Days Payable: 58.06 (21% below median its 10-year median of 73.17)
  • GF Value™: €12.97 vs. price of €12.40 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#424 of 1103)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:BB2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Burberry Group Business Description

Address Horseferry Road, Horseferry House, Westminster, London, GBR, SW1P 2AW
Burberry, a British luxury monobrand that is more than 160 years old, is best known for its outerwear and signature plaid scarves. It has a global presence, with 35% of revenue generated in Europe, 43% in Asia, and 22% in North America. Apparel contributes over 60% of sales.
76GF Score

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