HLICF (Helical) Days Payable: 296.70 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Below Median


HLICF Helical PLC HLICF
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Price $2.44
GF Value $2.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Helical Days Payable?

Helical HLICF 46 Days Payable is 296.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 423.96. GuruFocus rates HLICF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,568 Real Estate companies, Helical ranks better than 79.34% on this metric.

Helical's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.08 Mil. Helical's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.50 Mil. Hence, Helical's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 296.70.

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

HLICF' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.12   Med: 423.96   Max: 3377.69
Current: 298.64

During the past 13 years, Helical's highest Days Payable was 3377.69. The lowest was 33.12. And the median was 423.96.

HLICF's Days Payable is ranked better than
79.34% of 1568 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 94.38 vs HLICF: 298.64

Helical's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (362.88) to Mar. 2026 (296.70). It may suggest that Helical accelerated paying its suppliers.


Helical Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helical'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.

Helical Days Payable Chart

Helical Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 804.84 1,424.73 353.96 297.48 297.78

Helical Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 381.82 313.51 362.88 292.60 296.70

HLICF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Helical'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.


Helical Days Payable vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Helical's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Helical 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.

Helical'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
=( (15.26 + 17.768) / 2 ) / 20.242*365
=16.514 / 20.242*365
=297.78

Helical'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
=( (16.386 + 17.768) / 2 ) / 10.504*365 / 2
=17.077 / 10.504*365 / 2
=296.70

* 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 296.70 mean?
Helical (HLICF) has a Days Payable of 296.70 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 Helical and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 423.96. Over the past decade, Helical's Days Payable has ranged from 33.12 to 3,377.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Helical ranks #324 out of 1568 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Helical's Days Payable too high?
Helical's current Days Payable of 296.70 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 423.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.12 to a high of 3,377.69. The Real Estate industry median Days Payable is 94.38. Helical's value of 296.70 is 214.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helical ranks #324 out of 1568 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helical has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helical's Days Payable compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Helical ranks #324 out of 1568 companies for Days Payable. This places Helical in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 94.38. Helical's value of 296.70 is 214.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Helical's own Days Payable has ranged from 33.12 to 3,377.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 423.96 vs. the industry median of 94.38, Helical 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 Real Estate company?
The median Days Payable among Real Estate companies is 94.38, based on 1,568 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. Helical's current Days Payable of 296.70 is 214.4% 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 Helical and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Days Payable is 94.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helical's current Days Payable is 296.70, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 423.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helical (HLICF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.14, compared to a current price of $2.44 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 296.70, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 423.96 and 214.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 94.38. Helical's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Helical (HLICF), the current Days Payable is 296.70 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 Helical (HLICF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.44 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.14. GuruFocus considers Helical to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HLICF:

  • Days Payable: 296.70 (30% below median its 10-year median of 423.96)
  • GF Value™: $2.14 vs. price of $2.44 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 214.4% above the Real Estate median (#324 of 1568)

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


Helical Business Description

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Address 22 Ganton Street, London, GBR, W1F 7FD
Helical PLC is a United Kingdom-based property investment and development company that operates across many sectors of the property industry. Its principal areas of business include high-yielding retail investments, central London office investments, central London office refurbishment, and development projects, regional pre-let food store developments, and retirement villages. The company operates in two segments including investment properties which are owned or leased by the Group for long-term income and for capital appreciation and development properties. It generates a majority of its revenue from Investment properties, which are owned or leased by the company for long-term income and capital appreciation.
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