Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) Days Payable: 174.17 (As of Nov. 2025) — 35% Above Median


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What is Bang & Olufsen AS Days Payable?

Bang & Olufsen AS HAM:BUOB +0.50% 55 Days Payable is 174.17 as of Nov. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 129.13. GuruFocus rates HAM:BUOB with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.27. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,441 Hardware companies, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks better than 83.74% on this metric.

Bang & Olufsen AS's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was €63.6 Mil. Bang & Olufsen AS's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was €66.7 Mil. Hence, Bang & Olufsen AS's Days Payable for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 174.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bang & Olufsen AS's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:BUOB' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.73   Med: 129.13   Max: 173.66
Current: 155.01

During the past 13 years, Bang & Olufsen AS's highest Days Payable was 173.66. The lowest was 82.73. And the median was 129.13.

HAM:BUOB's Days Payable is ranked better than
83.74% of 2441 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.99 vs HAM:BUOB: 155.01

Bang & Olufsen AS's Days Payable increased from Nov. 2024 (133.06) to Nov. 2025 (174.17). It may suggest that Bang & Olufsen AS delayed paying its suppliers.


Bang & Olufsen AS Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bang & Olufsen AS'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.

Bang & Olufsen AS Days Payable Chart

Bang & Olufsen AS Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 114.03 122.64 136.15 145.92 135.65

Bang & Olufsen AS Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 149.16 132.44 133.06 137.86 174.17

HAM:BUOB vs AAPL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Bang & Olufsen AS'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.


Bang & Olufsen AS Days Payable vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bang & Olufsen AS's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bang & Olufsen AS's Days Payable falls into.


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Bang & Olufsen AS 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.

Bang & Olufsen AS's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: May. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: May. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: May. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: May. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (53.752 + 60.718) / 2 ) / 154.006*365
=57.235 / 154.006*365
=135.65

Bang & Olufsen AS's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: May. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Nov. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Nov. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (60.718 + 66.541) / 2 ) / 66.674*365 / 2
=63.6295 / 66.674*365 / 2
=174.17

* 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 174.17 mean?
Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) has a Days Payable of 174.17 as of Nov. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 129.13. Over the past decade, Bang & Olufsen AS's Days Payable has ranged from 82.73 to 173.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #397 out of 2441 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's Days Payable too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current Days Payable of 174.17 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 129.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.73 to a high of 173.66. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.99. Bang & Olufsen AS's value of 174.17 is 148.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #397 out of 2441 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's Days Payable compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #397 out of 2441 companies for Days Payable. This places Bang & Olufsen AS in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 69.99. Bang & Olufsen AS's value of 174.17 is 148.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bang & Olufsen AS's own Days Payable has ranged from 82.73 to 173.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 129.13 vs. the industry median of 69.99, Bang & Olufsen AS 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 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Days Payable of 174.17 is 148.8% 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 Bang & Olufsen AS 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Days Payable is 174.17, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 129.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) has a current Days Payable of 174.17. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.27, compared to a current price of €1.20 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 174.17, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 129.13 and 148.8% above the Hardware industry median of 69.99. Bang & Olufsen AS'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 Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB), the current Days Payable is 174.17 as of Nov. 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.20 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.27.

Key valuation signals for HAM:BUOB:

  • Days Payable: 174.17 (35% above median its 10-year median of 129.13)
  • GF Value™: €1.27 vs. price of €1.20 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 148.8% above the Hardware median (#397 of 2441)

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


Bang & Olufsen AS Business Description

Address Bang og Olufsen Alle 1, Struer, DNK, 7600
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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