Halfords GroupHLFDF 73 Days Payable is 168.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 92.58. GuruFocus rates HLFDF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.24. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,102 Retail - Cyclical companies, Halfords Group ranks better than 85.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Halfords Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
HLFDF'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.17 Med: 92.58 Max: 139.31
Current: 139.31
During the past 13 years, Halfords Group's highest Days Payable was 139.31. The lowest was 65.17. And the median was 92.58.
HLFDF's Days Payable is ranked better than 85.57% of 1102
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.215
vs HLFDF: 139.31
Halfords Group's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (135.07) to Mar. 2026 (168.00).
It may suggest that Halfords Groupdelayed paying its suppliers.
Halfords Group Days Payable Related Terms
Halfords Group Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Halfords 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Halfords 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.
Halfords Group Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Halfords Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halfords 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.
Halfords 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.
Halfords Group (HLFDF) has a Days Payable of 168.00 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 Halfords Group and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 92.58. Over the past decade, Halfords Group's Days Payable has ranged from 65.17 to 139.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #159 out of 1102 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Halfords Group's Days Payable too high?
Halfords Group's current Days Payable of 168.00 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 92.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.17 to a high of 139.31. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.22. Halfords Group's value of 168.00 is 228% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #159 out of 1102 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Halfords Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halfords Group's Days Payable compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #159 out of 1102 companies for Days Payable. This places Halfords Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 51.22. Halfords Group's value of 168.00 is 228% above this benchmark. Historically, Halfords Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 65.17 to 139.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.58 vs. the industry median of 51.22, Halfords 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 51.22, based on 1,102 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. Halfords Group's current Days Payable of 168.00 is 228% 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 Halfords Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halfords Group's current Days Payable is 168.00, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 92.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halfords Group stock overvalued right now?
Halfords Group (HLFDF) has a current Days Payable of 168.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.24, compared to a current price of $1.71 — trading 37.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 168.00, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 92.58 and 228% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.22. Halfords Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Halfords Group (HLFDF), the current Days Payable is 168.00 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 Halfords Group (HLFDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.71 is trading 37.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.24.
Key valuation signals for HLFDF:
Days Payable: 168.00 (81% above median its 10-year median of 92.58)
GF Value™: $1.24 vs. price of $1.71 (37.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 228% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#159 of 1102)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLFDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Halfords Group PLC is a retailer of automotive and cycling products. The company also provides vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs through garages and mobile vans. It is also engaged in the provision of software as a service. The company operates retail stores and auto centers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and it participates in online retail as well. The business is divided into two segments: Retail and Autocentres. The Retail segment which derives maximum revenue, operates retail outlets for its automotive, leisure, and cycling products. The Autocentres segment operates centers for car servicing and repair in the U.K. Halfords' key cycling brands include Apollo, Carrera, and Boardman, but the company offers third-party bike brands as well.
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