Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Days Payable: 282.65 (As of Mar. 2026) — 79% Above Median

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KUW:GFC Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC KUW:GFC
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Price KWD0.36
GF Value KWD0.22
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What is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Days Payable?

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC KUW:GFC -2.74% 16 Days Payable is 282.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 157.98. GuruFocus rates KUW:GFC with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Business Services companies, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks better than 90.58% on this metric.

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD3.02 Mil. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.97 Mil. Hence, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 282.65.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:GFC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 83.57   Med: 157.98   Max: 871.64
Current: 261.75

During the past 13 years, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's highest Days Payable was 871.64. The lowest was 83.57. And the median was 157.98.

KUW:GFC's Days Payable is ranked better than
90.58% of 945 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 45.81 vs KUW:GFC: 261.75

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (95.59) to Mar. 2026 (282.65). It may suggest that Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC delayed paying its suppliers.


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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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.

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Days Payable Chart

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KUW:GFC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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.


Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Days Payable vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Days Payable falls into.


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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC 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.

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.255 + 5.505) / 2 ) / 1.206*365
=2.88 / 1.206*365
=871.64

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (5.505 + 0.529) / 2 ) / 0.974*365 / 4
=3.017 / 0.974*365 / 4
=282.65

* 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 282.65 mean?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) has a Days Payable of 282.65 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 157.98. Over the past decade, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Days Payable has ranged from 83.57 to 871.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #89 out of 945 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Days Payable too high?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Days Payable of 282.65 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 157.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.57 to a high of 871.64. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 45.81. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's value of 282.65 is 517% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #89 out of 945 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Days Payable compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #89 out of 945 companies for Days Payable. This places Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 45.81. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's value of 282.65 is 517% above this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's own Days Payable has ranged from 83.57 to 871.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 157.98 vs. the industry median of 45.81, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 45.81, based on 945 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. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Days Payable of 282.65 is 517% 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 45.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Days Payable is 282.65, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 157.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.22, compared to a current price of KWD0.36 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 282.65, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 157.98 and 517% above the Business Services industry median of 45.81. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC), the current Days Payable is 282.65 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.36 is trading 61.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.22. GuruFocus considers Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:GFC:

  • Days Payable: 282.65 (79% above median its 10-year median of 157.98)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.22 vs. price of KWD0.36 (61.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 517% above the Business Services median (#89 of 945)

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


Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Business Description

Address Jaber Al Mubarak Street, Block 2, PO Box 21839, Plot 29, 7th Floor, Salah Fahd Sultan Building, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13079
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC is a franchise developer operating across the Gulf countries of Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The company offers franchising opportunities for the following brands: Computer Troubleshooters, Premiere Executive, Bon Sweets, Beit Dickson, and Adolfo Dominguez. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Investments, Trading, and Food Catering. Maximum revenue is generated from the Investments segment, which is engaged in the utilization of franchising activities, property ownership, and investment. The Trading segment is involved in general trading activities, and the Food Catering segment engages in the catering of foodstuffs.
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