LGI HomesLGIH -3.49%68 Days Payable is 9.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 8.72. GuruFocus rates LGIH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, LGI Homes ranks worse than 96.63% on this metric.
LGI Homes's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $27 Mil. LGI Homes's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $260 Mil.
Hence, LGI Homes's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for LGI Homes's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
LGIH'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.72 Med: 8.72 Max: 14.37
Current: 10.43
During the past 13 years, LGI Homes's highest Days Payable was 14.37. The lowest was 5.72. And the median was 8.72.
LGIH's Days Payable is ranked worse than 96.63% of 89
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 38.03
vs LGIH: 10.43
LGI Homes's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (13.99) to Mar. 2026 (9.61).
It may suggest that LGI Homesaccelerated paying its suppliers.
LGI Homes Days Payable Related Terms
LGI Homes Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LGI Homes'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 Residential Construction subindustry, LGI Homes'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.
LGI Homes Days Payable vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LGI Homes's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LGI Homes'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.
LGI Homes'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.
LGI Homes (LGIH) has a Days Payable of 9.61 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 LGI Homes and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 8.72. Over the past decade, LGI Homes' Days Payable has ranged from 5.72 to 14.37. According to the industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #86 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is LGI Homes' Days Payable too high?
LGI Homes' current Days Payable of 9.61 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 8.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.72 to a high of 14.37. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Days Payable is 38.03. LGI Homes' value of 9.61 is 74.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #86 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LGI Homes has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGI Homes' Days Payable compare to DFH and HOV?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #86 out of 89 companies for Days Payable. This places LGI Homes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 38.03. LGI Homes' value of 9.61 is 74.7% below this benchmark. Historically, LGI Homes' own Days Payable has ranged from 5.72 to 14.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.72 vs. the industry median of 38.03, LGI Homes 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 38.03, based on 89 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. LGI Homes's current Days Payable of 9.61 is 74.7% 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 LGI Homes and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 38.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LGI Homes's current Days Payable is 9.61, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 8.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGI Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes (LGIH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.72, compared to a current price of $63.54 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 9.61, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 8.72 and 74.7% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 38.03. LGI Homes' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 12 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 LGI Homes (LGIH), the current Days Payable is 9.61 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 LGI Homes (LGIH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $63.54 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.72.
GuruFocus considers LGI Homes to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LGIH:
Days Payable: 9.61 (10% above median its 10-year median of 8.72)
GF Value™: $70.72 vs. price of $63.54 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.7% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#86 of 89)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LGIH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LGI Homes Inc is engaged in the design, construction, and sale of new homes in markets. The company's current product offerings include entry-level homes, including both detached homes and townhomes, and move-up homes sold, which are sold under the LGI Homes brand, and luxury series homes, which are sold under the Terrata Homes brand. It offers a set number of floor plans in each community with features that include upgrades, such as granite countertops, appliances, and ceramic tile flooring. The company has seven operating segments: West, Northwest, Central, Midwest, Florida, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Central division segment.
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