SantovaJSE:SNV +1.27%85 Days Payable is 146.16 as of Feb. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 1,544.73. GuruFocus rates JSE:SNV with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Santova ranks better than 88.41% on this metric.
Santova's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R388 Mil. Santova's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R485 Mil.
Hence, Santova's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 146.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Santova's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SNV'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 100.59 Med: 1544.73 Max: 13667.97
Current: 145.27
During the past 13 years, Santova's highest Days Payable was 13667.97. The lowest was 100.59. And the median was 1544.73.
JSE:SNV's Days Payable is ranked better than 88.41% of 966
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 39.085
vs JSE:SNV: 145.27
Santova's Days Payable
declined
from Feb. 2025 (336.50) to Feb. 2026 (146.16).
It may suggest that Santovaaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Santova Days Payable Related Terms
Santova Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Santova'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:SNV vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Days Payable Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Santova'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.
Santova Days Payable vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Santova's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santova'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.
Santova's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 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.
Santova (JSE:SNV) has a Days Payable of 146.16 as of Feb. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Santova and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 1,544.73. Over the past decade, Santova's Days Payable has ranged from 100.59 to 13,667.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Santova ranks #112 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Santova's Days Payable too high?
Santova's current Days Payable of 146.16 is 91% below median its 10-year median of 1,544.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 100.59 to a high of 13,667.97. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 39.09. Santova's value of 146.16 is 274% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santova ranks #112 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Santova has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santova's Days Payable compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Santova ranks #112 out of 966 companies for Days Payable. This places Santova in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 39.09. Santova's value of 146.16 is 274% above this benchmark. Historically, Santova's own Days Payable has ranged from 100.59 to 13,667.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,544.73 vs. the industry median of 39.09, Santova 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Payable among Transportation companies is 39.09, based on 966 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. Santova's current Days Payable of 146.16 is 274% 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 Santova and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 39.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Santova's current Days Payable is 146.16, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 1,544.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santova (JSE:SNV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.11, compared to a current price of R8.00 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 146.16, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 1,544.73 and 274% above the Transportation industry median of 39.09. Santova's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Santova (JSE:SNV), the current Days Payable is 146.16 as of Feb. 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 Santova (JSE:SNV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santova stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R8.00 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R15.11.
GuruFocus considers Santova to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SNV:
Days Payable: 146.16 (91% below median its 10-year median of 1,544.73)
GF Value™: R15.11 vs. price of R8.00 (47.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 274% above the Transportation median (#112 of 966)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SNV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Santova Ltd is a South African firm engaged in the international trade solutions business. Its core services are Supply chain solutions, business intelligence, logistic services, Client Sourcing, Procurement Management Services, Express sensitive services, and financial services. The company operates in three segments, namely Logistics services segment is into the coordination and control over the forward and reverse movement of client's goods across the entire supply chain from source to destination; Financial services comprise insurance and related services and the Group segment provides support services to all group's business unit. Majority of its revenue is derived from the Logistics segment. Its geographical segments include Africa, Asia Pacific, UK, North America and Europe.
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