* 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Days Payable Chart
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Days Payable vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Payable falls into.
Heidrick & Struggles International 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.
* 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Days Payable of 8.24 as of Sep. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 6.95. Over the past decade, Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Payable has ranged from 5.75 to 10.04.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Payable too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Days Payable of 8.24 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 6.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.75 to a high of 10.04. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.92. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 8.24 is 82.4% below this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Payable compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Payable of 8.24 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.92. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 8.24 is 82.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Heidrick & Struggles International's own Days Payable has ranged from 5.75 to 10.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.95 vs. the industry median of 46.92, Heidrick & Struggles International 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.92, based on 943 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Days Payable of 8.24 is 82.4% 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Days Payable is 8.24, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 6.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Days Payable of 8.24. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 8.24, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 6.95 and 82.4% below the Business Services industry median of 46.92. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Days Payable is 8.24 as of Sep. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
Days Payable: 8.24 (19% above median its 10-year median of 6.95)
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.4% below the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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