HCKT (The Hackett Group) Days Payable: 12.77 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median


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What is The Hackett Group Days Payable?

The Hackett Group HCKT +7.73% 60 Days Payable is 12.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 15.83. GuruFocus rates HCKT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,604 Software companies, The Hackett Group ranks worse than 91.13% on this metric.

The Hackett Group's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.5 Mil. The Hackett Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $39.5 Mil. Hence, The Hackett Group's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.77.

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

HCKT' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.41   Med: 15.83   Max: 17.44
Current: 10.41

During the past 13 years, The Hackett Group's highest Days Payable was 17.44. The lowest was 10.41. And the median was 15.83.

HCKT's Days Payable is ranked worse than
91.13% of 2604 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 53.955 vs HCKT: 10.41

The Hackett Group's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (10.42) to Mar. 2026 (12.77). It may suggest that The Hackett Group delayed paying its suppliers.


The Hackett Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Hackett 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.

The Hackett Group Days Payable Chart

The Hackett Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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The Hackett Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HCKT vs CNDT, TTGT, UIS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, The Hackett 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.


The Hackett Group Days Payable vs Software Industry

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

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


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The Hackett 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.

The Hackett Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (6.503 + 6.295) / 2 ) / 188.461*365
=6.399 / 188.461*365
=12.39

The Hackett 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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (6.295 + 4.749) / 2 ) / 39.459*365 / 4
=5.522 / 39.459*365 / 4
=12.77

* 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 12.77 mean?
The Hackett Group (HCKT) has a Days Payable of 12.77 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 The Hackett Group and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 15.83. Over the past decade, The Hackett Group's Days Payable has ranged from 10.41 to 17.44. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #2373 out of 2604 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is The Hackett Group's Days Payable too high?
The Hackett Group's current Days Payable of 12.77 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 15.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.41 to a high of 17.44. The Software industry median Days Payable is 53.96. The Hackett Group's value of 12.77 is 76.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #2373 out of 2604 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Hackett Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hackett Group's Days Payable compare to CNDT and TTGT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #2373 out of 2604 companies for Days Payable. This places The Hackett Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 53.96. The Hackett Group's value of 12.77 is 76.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The Hackett Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 10.41 to 17.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.83 vs. the industry median of 53.96, The Hackett Group has consistently been below 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 53.96, based on 2,604 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. The Hackett Group's current Days Payable of 12.77 is 76.3% below 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 The Hackett Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 53.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hackett Group's current Days Payable is 12.77, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 15.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hackett Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group (HCKT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.32, compared to a current price of $11.29 — trading 53.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 12.77, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 15.83 and 76.3% below the Software industry median of 53.96. The Hackett Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT), the current Days Payable is 12.77 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.29 is trading 53.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.32. GuruFocus considers The Hackett Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HCKT:

  • Days Payable: 12.77 (19% below median its 10-year median of 15.83)
  • GF Value™: $24.32 vs. price of $11.29 (53.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.3% below the Software median (#2373 of 2604)

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


The Hackett Group Business Description

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Address 1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 3000, 30th Floor, Miami, FL, USA, 33131
The Hackett Group Inc is an IP platform-based Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consulting and executive advisory digital transformation firm. The Hackett Group provides dedicated expertise in Gen AI-enabled enterprise transformation services across the front, mid and back office areas, including its highly recognized Oracle, SAP, OneStream and Coupa implementation offerings. It operates in three segments Oracle Solutions, SAP Solutions, and Global S&BT. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Global S&BT segment in the United States.
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