HealthStreamHSTM +4.01%86 Days Payable is 21.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 24.69. GuruFocus rates HSTM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 608 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HealthStream ranks worse than 86.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HealthStream's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
HSTM'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.29 Med: 24.69 Max: 28.99
Current: 16
During the past 13 years, HealthStream's highest Days Payable was 28.99. The lowest was 15.29. And the median was 24.69.
HSTM's Days Payable is ranked worse than 86.84% of 608
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 58.08
vs HSTM: 16.00
HealthStream's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (17.55) to Mar. 2026 (21.13).
It may suggest that HealthStreamdelayed paying its suppliers.
HealthStream Days Payable Related Terms
HealthStream Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HealthStream'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 Health Information Services subindustry, HealthStream'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.
HealthStream Days Payable vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HealthStream's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HealthStream'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.
HealthStream's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
HealthStream (HSTM) has a Days Payable of 21.13 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 HealthStream and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 24.69. Over the past decade, HealthStream's Days Payable has ranged from 15.29 to 28.99. According to the industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #528 out of 608 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is HealthStream's Days Payable too high?
HealthStream's current Days Payable of 21.13 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 24.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.29 to a high of 28.99. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Payable is 58.08. HealthStream's value of 21.13 is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #528 out of 608 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HealthStream has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HealthStream's Days Payable compare to PHR and TALK?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #528 out of 608 companies for Days Payable. This places HealthStream in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 58.08. HealthStream's value of 21.13 is 63.6% below this benchmark. Historically, HealthStream's own Days Payable has ranged from 15.29 to 28.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.69 vs. the industry median of 58.08, HealthStream 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Payable among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 58.08, based on 608 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. HealthStream's current Days Payable of 21.13 is 63.6% 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 HealthStream and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Payable is 58.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HealthStream's current Days Payable is 21.13, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 24.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HealthStream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream (HSTM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.73, compared to a current price of $26.73 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 21.13, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 24.69 and 63.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 58.08. HealthStream's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 HealthStream (HSTM), the current Days Payable is 21.13 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 HealthStream (HSTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.73 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.73.
GuruFocus considers HealthStream to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTM:
Days Payable: 21.13 (14% below median its 10-year median of 24.69)
GF Value™: $30.73 vs. price of $26.73 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#528 of 608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HealthStream Inc provides SaaS based applications for healthcare organizations all designed to improve business and clinical outcomes by supporting the people who deliver patient care. The company is focused on helping individuals and organizations in healthcare meet their ongoing learning, clinical development, credentialing, and scheduling needs. It also provides its solutions to nursing schools and nursing students.
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