Hudaco IndustriesJSE:HDC +1.31%89 Days Payable is 78.34 as of May. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 63.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R199.93 (Fairly Valued). Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks better than 73.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hudaco Industries's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:HDC'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.9 Med: 63 Max: 75.23
Current: 75.23
During the past 13 years, Hudaco Industries's highest Days Payable was 75.23. The lowest was 56.90. And the median was 63.00.
JSE:HDC's Days Payable is ranked better than 73.86% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 56.57
vs JSE:HDC: 75.23
Hudaco Industries's Days Payable
declined
from May. 2025 (82.39) to May. 2026 (78.34).
It may suggest that Hudaco Industriesaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Hudaco Industries Days Payable Related Terms
Hudaco Industries Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.
JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Days Payable Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries Days Payable vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 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.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Days Payable of 78.34 as of May. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 63.00. Over the past decade, Hudaco Industries' Days Payable has ranged from 56.90 to 75.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #40 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Hudaco Industries' Days Payable too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Days Payable of 78.34 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 63.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.90 to a high of 75.23. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Payable is 56.57. Hudaco Industries' value of 78.34 is 38.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #40 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Days Payable compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #40 out of 153 companies for Days Payable. This puts Hudaco Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 56.57. Hudaco Industries' value of 78.34 is 38.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hudaco Industries' own Days Payable has ranged from 56.90 to 75.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.00 vs. the industry median of 56.57, Hudaco Industries 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Distribution companies is 56.57, based on 153 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. Hudaco Industries's current Days Payable of 78.34 is 38.5% 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Payable is 56.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current Days Payable is 78.34, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 63.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R199.93, compared to a current price of R189.96 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 78.34, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 63.00 and 38.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 56.57. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Days Payable is 78.34 as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R189.96 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R199.93.
GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:
Days Payable: 78.34 (24% above median its 10-year median of 63.00)
GF Value™: R199.93 vs. price of R189.96 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#40 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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