LOTBY (Lotus Bakeries NV) Days Payable: 93.75 (As of Dec. 2025) — 12% Above Median


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What is Lotus Bakeries NV Days Payable?

Lotus Bakeries NV LOTBY 100 Days Payable is 93.75 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 83.73. GuruFocus rates LOTBY with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $109.83. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,882 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks better than 80.77% on this metric.

Lotus Bakeries NV's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $254 Mil. Lotus Bakeries NV's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $494 Mil. Hence, Lotus Bakeries NV's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 93.75.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lotus Bakeries NV's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

LOTBY' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.88   Med: 83.73   Max: 91.43
Current: 90.69

During the past 13 years, Lotus Bakeries NV's highest Days Payable was 91.43. The lowest was 58.88. And the median was 83.73.

LOTBY's Days Payable is ranked better than
80.77% of 1882 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.145 vs LOTBY: 90.69

Lotus Bakeries NV's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (92.25) to Dec. 2025 (93.75). It may suggest that Lotus Bakeries NV delayed paying its suppliers.


Lotus Bakeries NV Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lotus Bakeries NV'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.

Lotus Bakeries NV Days Payable Chart

Lotus Bakeries NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 90.41 94.31 84.60 83.22 78.89

Lotus Bakeries NV Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 91.94 96.75 92.25 90.90 93.75

LOTBY vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lotus Bakeries NV'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.


Lotus Bakeries NV Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lotus Bakeries NV's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Bakeries NV's Days Payable falls into.


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Lotus Bakeries NV 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.

Lotus Bakeries NV'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
=( (180.8 + 233.023) / 2 ) / 957.341*365
=206.9115 / 957.341*365
=78.89

Lotus Bakeries NV's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (274.189 + 233.023) / 2 ) / 493.663*365 / 2
=253.606 / 493.663*365 / 2
=93.75

* 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 93.75 mean?
Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) has a Days Payable of 93.75 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Lotus Bakeries NV and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 83.73. Over the past decade, Lotus Bakeries NV's Days Payable has ranged from 58.88 to 91.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #362 out of 1882 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Lotus Bakeries NV's Days Payable too high?
Lotus Bakeries NV's current Days Payable of 93.75 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 83.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.88 to a high of 91.43. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Lotus Bakeries NV's value of 93.75 is 112.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #362 out of 1882 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lotus Bakeries NV has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Bakeries NV's Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lotus Bakeries NV ranks #362 out of 1882 companies for Days Payable. This places Lotus Bakeries NV in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Lotus Bakeries NV's value of 93.75 is 112.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Lotus Bakeries NV's own Days Payable has ranged from 58.88 to 91.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 83.73 vs. the industry median of 44.15, Lotus Bakeries NV 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 1,882 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. Lotus Bakeries NV's current Days Payable of 93.75 is 112.4% 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 Lotus Bakeries NV 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. Lotus Bakeries NV's current Days Payable is 93.75, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 83.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Bakeries NV stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) has a current Days Payable of 93.75. The stock's GF Value™ is $109.83, compared to a current price of $114.50 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 93.75, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 83.73 and 112.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. Lotus Bakeries NV's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY), the current Days Payable is 93.75 as of Dec. 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 Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Bakeries NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $114.50 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $109.83.

Key valuation signals for LOTBY:

  • Days Payable: 93.75 (12% above median its 10-year median of 83.73)
  • GF Value™: $109.83 vs. price of $114.50 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 112.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#362 of 1882)

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Lotus Bakeries NV Business Description

Address Gentstraat 1, Lembeke, BEL, 9971
Lotus Bakeries NV is active in the indulgent and better-for-you snacking segment and is engaged in the manufacture and sale of biscuits, waffles, cakes, and other snack products. The Group offers multiple products, including caramelized biscuits, waffles and galettes, cake specialties, gingerbread, and other biscuits, and distributes its products through retail, catering, and food service channels. Its brands include Biscoff, Nakd, TREK, BEAR, Kiddylicious, Lotus Dinosaurus, Peijnenburg, Snelle Jelle, Annas, and Peter's Yard. Its activities are organised under three strategic pillars, namely Lotus Biscoff, Lotus Natural Foods, and Lotus Local Heroes. The company operates in Continental Europe, which generates maximum revenue, as well as in the UK, the Americas, and the rest of the world.
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