The Kraft Heinz Co (LIM:KHC) Days Payable: 103.67 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median


LIM:KHC The Kraft Heinz Co LIM:KHC
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Price $23.50
GF Value $30.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Kraft Heinz Co Days Payable?

The Kraft Heinz Co LIM:KHC 46 Days Payable is 103.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 91.40. GuruFocus rates LIM:KHC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,883 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks better than 81.94% on this metric.

The Kraft Heinz Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,349 Mil. The Kraft Heinz Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,828 Mil. Hence, The Kraft Heinz Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 103.67.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Kraft Heinz Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:KHC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.77   Med: 91.4   Max: 97.62
Current: 96.04

During the past 13 years, The Kraft Heinz Co's highest Days Payable was 97.62. The lowest was 72.77. And the median was 91.40.

LIM:KHC's Days Payable is ranked better than
81.94% of 1883 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.15 vs LIM:KHC: 96.04

The Kraft Heinz Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (96.35) to Mar. 2026 (103.67). It may suggest that The Kraft Heinz Co delayed paying its suppliers.


The Kraft Heinz Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Kraft Heinz Co'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.

The Kraft Heinz Co Days Payable Chart

The Kraft Heinz Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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The Kraft Heinz Co 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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LIM:KHC vs GIS, HRL, MKC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz Co'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.


The Kraft Heinz Co Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co's Days Payable falls into.


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The Kraft Heinz Co 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.

The Kraft Heinz Co'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
=( (4188 + 4308) / 2 ) / 16633*365
=4248 / 16633*365
=93.22

The Kraft Heinz Co'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
=( (4308 + 4390) / 2 ) / 3828*365 / 4
=4349 / 3828*365 / 4
=103.67

* 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 103.67 mean?
The Kraft Heinz Co (LIM:KHC) has a Days Payable of 103.67 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 91.40. Over the past decade, The Kraft Heinz Co's Days Payable has ranged from 72.77 to 97.62. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #340 out of 1883 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's Days Payable too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current Days Payable of 103.67 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 91.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.77 to a high of 97.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 103.67 is 134.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #340 out of 1883 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's Days Payable compare to GIS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #340 out of 1883 companies for Days Payable. This places The Kraft Heinz Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 103.67 is 134.8% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kraft Heinz Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 72.77 to 97.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 91.40 vs. the industry median of 44.15, The Kraft Heinz Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.15, based on 1,883 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Days Payable of 103.67 is 134.8% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Days Payable is 103.67, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 91.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co (LIM:KHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.36, compared to a current price of $23.50 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 103.67, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 91.40 and 134.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (LIM:KHC), the current Days Payable is 103.67 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (LIM:KHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.50 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.36. GuruFocus considers The Kraft Heinz Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:KHC:

  • Days Payable: 103.67 (13% above median its 10-year median of 91.40)
  • GF Value™: $30.36 vs. price of $23.50 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 134.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#340 of 1883)

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The Kraft Heinz Co Business Description

Address One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15222
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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