The historical rank and industry rank for Marks & Spencer Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:MA6'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.78 Med: 56.97 Max: 80.57
Current: 28.78
During the past 13 years, Marks & Spencer Group's highest Days Payable was 80.57. The lowest was 28.78. And the median was 56.97.
HAM:MA6's Days Payable is ranked worse than 76.05% of 1098
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.625
vs HAM:MA6: 28.78
Marks & Spencer Group's Days Payable
stayed the same
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (0.00).
Marks & Spencer Group Days Payable Related Terms
Marks & Spencer Group Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marks & Spencer 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Marks & Spencer 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.
Marks & Spencer Group Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marks & Spencer Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marks & Spencer Group'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.
Marks & Spencer Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Marks & Spencer Group (HAM:MA6) has a Days Payable of 0.00 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 Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Marks & Spencer Group's Days Payable has ranged from 28.78 to 80.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #835 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Marks & Spencer Group's Days Payable too high?
Marks & Spencer Group's current Days Payable is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.78 to a high of 80.57. Based on the distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #835 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marks & Spencer Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks & Spencer Group's Days Payable compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #835 out of 1098 companies for Days Payable. This places Marks & Spencer Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.63. Historically, Marks & Spencer Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 28.78 to 80.57 over the past decade. 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 51.63, based on 1,098 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. 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 Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marks & Spencer Group's current Days Payable is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks & Spencer Group stock overvalued right now?
Marks & Spencer Group (HAM:MA6) has a current Days Payable of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.77, compared to a current price of €4.40 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 0.00. Marks & Spencer Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Marks & Spencer Group (HAM:MA6), the current Days Payable is 0.00 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 Marks & Spencer Group (HAM:MA6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.40 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.77.
Key valuation signals for HAM:MA6:
Days Payable: 0.00
GF Value™: €4.77 vs. price of €4.40 (7.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:MA6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marks & Spencer is a British multichannel retailer with stores across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue stems from the firm's UK operations, selling its own-brand food, clothing, and home merchandise predominantly. The food segment includes value products (dairy, poultry, meat, fresh produce), ready-made meals, and healthy items. The clothing and home division sells women's wear, lingerie, men's wear, kids' wear, beauty, and home products. The remaining revenue comes from international sales, where M&S sells through a mix of its own stores, franchises, and online channels.In 2020, the firm entered into a joint venture, purchasing 50% of grocery e-commerce business Ocado Retail. Ocado is the exclusive online distributor of M&S food within the UK.
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