Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Days Payable: 25.26 (As of Sep. 2025) — 73% Above Median


JSE:PMV Primeserv Group Ltd JSE:PMV
91 GF Score
Price R2.75
GF Value R2.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Primeserv Group Days Payable?

Primeserv Group JSE:PMV 91 Days Payable is 25.26 as of Sep. 2025, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 14.59. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Business Services companies, Primeserv Group ranks worse than 67.59% on this metric.

Primeserv Group's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R66 Mil. Primeserv Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R476 Mil. Hence, Primeserv Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 25.26.

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

JSE:PMV' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.46   Med: 14.59   Max: 27.16
Current: 27.16

During the past 13 years, Primeserv Group's highest Days Payable was 27.16. The lowest was 5.46. And the median was 14.59.

JSE:PMV's Days Payable is ranked worse than
67.59% of 941 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.9 vs JSE:PMV: 27.16

Primeserv Group's Days Payable increased from Sep. 2024 (24.24) to Sep. 2025 (25.26). It may suggest that Primeserv Group delayed paying its suppliers.


Primeserv Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Primeserv 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.

Primeserv Group Days Payable Chart

Primeserv Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.66 14.46 15.70 14.72 15.08

Primeserv Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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JSE:PMV vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Days Payable Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Primeserv 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.


Primeserv Group Days Payable vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Primeserv Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Primeserv Group 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.

Primeserv Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (36.508 + 41.715) / 2 ) / 946.551*365
=39.1115 / 946.551*365
=15.08

Primeserv Group's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (41.715 + 90.086) / 2 ) / 476.197*365 / 2
=65.9005 / 476.197*365 / 2
=25.26

* 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 25.26 mean?
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a Days Payable of 25.26 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 Primeserv Group and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 14.59. Over the past decade, Primeserv Group's Days Payable has ranged from 5.46 to 27.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #636 out of 941 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Primeserv Group's Days Payable too high?
Primeserv Group's current Days Payable of 25.26 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 14.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.46 to a high of 27.16. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.90. Primeserv Group's value of 25.26 is 46.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #636 out of 941 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's Days Payable compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #636 out of 941 companies for Days Payable. This places Primeserv Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.90. Primeserv Group's value of 25.26 is 46.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Primeserv Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 5.46 to 27.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.59 vs. the industry median of 46.90, Primeserv Group 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 46.90, based on 941 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. Primeserv Group's current Days Payable of 25.26 is 46.1% 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 Primeserv Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primeserv Group's current Days Payable is 25.26, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 14.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.18, compared to a current price of R2.75 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 25.26, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 14.59 and 46.1% below the Business Services industry median of 46.90. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current Days Payable is 25.26 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.75 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.18. GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:

  • Days Payable: 25.26 (73% above median its 10-year median of 14.59)
  • GF Value™: R2.18 vs. price of R2.75 (26.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.1% below the Business Services median (#636 of 941)

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


Primeserv Group Business Description

Address 25 Rudd Road, Illovo, Sandton, Johanessburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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