4basebio (LSE:4BB) Days Payable: 722.21 (As of Dec. 2025) — 39% Below Median


LSE:4BB 4basebio PLC LSE:4BB
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What is 4basebio Days Payable?

4basebio LSE:4BB 62 Days Payable is 722.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 1,187.57. GuruFocus rates LSE:4BB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of £28.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Biotechnology companies, 4basebio ranks better than 81.91% on this metric.

4basebio's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.97 Mil. 4basebio's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.25 Mil. Hence, 4basebio's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 722.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for 4basebio's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:4BB' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 160.28   Med: 1187.57   Max: 5305.09
Current: 616.12

During the past 7 years, 4basebio's highest Days Payable was 5305.09. The lowest was 160.28. And the median was 1187.57.

LSE:4BB's Days Payable is ranked better than
81.91% of 702 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 113.56 vs LSE:4BB: 616.12

4basebio's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (1,076.40) to Dec. 2025 (722.21). It may suggest that 4basebio accelerated paying its suppliers.


4basebio Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 4basebio'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.

4basebio Days Payable Chart

4basebio Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1,187.57 5,305.09 1,301.69 1,438.32 697.00

4basebio Semi-Annual Data
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 1,252.89 1,476.86 1,076.40 499.46 722.21

LSE:4BB vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Days Payable Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, 4basebio'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.


4basebio Days Payable vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, 4basebio's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 4basebio's Days Payable falls into.


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4basebio 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.

4basebio'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
=( (1.694 + 1.052) / 2 ) / 0.719*365
=1.373 / 0.719*365
=697.00

4basebio'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
=( (0.895 + 1.052) / 2 ) / 0.246*365 / 2
=0.9735 / 0.246*365 / 2
=722.21

* 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 722.21 mean?
4basebio (LSE:4BB) has a Days Payable of 722.21 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 4basebio and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 1,187.57. Over the past decade, 4basebio's Days Payable has ranged from 160.28 to 5,305.09. According to the industry distribution chart, 4basebio ranks #127 out of 702 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is 4basebio's Days Payable too high?
4basebio's current Days Payable of 722.21 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1,187.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 160.28 to a high of 5,305.09. The Biotechnology industry median Days Payable is 113.56. 4basebio's value of 722.21 is 536% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 4basebio ranks #127 out of 702 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 4basebio has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4basebio's Days Payable compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, 4basebio ranks #127 out of 702 companies for Days Payable. This places 4basebio in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 113.56. 4basebio's value of 722.21 is 536% above this benchmark. Historically, 4basebio's own Days Payable has ranged from 160.28 to 5,305.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,187.57 vs. the industry median of 113.56, 4basebio 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Days Payable among Biotechnology companies is 113.56, based on 702 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. 4basebio's current Days Payable of 722.21 is 536% 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 4basebio and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Days Payable is 113.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 4basebio's current Days Payable is 722.21, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 1,187.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4basebio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4basebio (LSE:4BB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £28.28, compared to a current price of £5.25 — trading 81.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 722.21, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1,187.57 and 536% above the Biotechnology industry median of 113.56. 4basebio's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 4basebio (LSE:4BB), the current Days Payable is 722.21 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 4basebio (LSE:4BB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4basebio stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.25 is trading 81.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £28.28. GuruFocus considers 4basebio to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:4BB:

  • Days Payable: 722.21 (39% below median its 10-year median of 1,187.57)
  • GF Value™: £28.28 vs. price of £5.25 (81.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 536% above the Biotechnology median (#127 of 702)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:4BB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


4basebio Business Description

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4basebio PLC is a life sciences group focused on therapeutic DNA for gene therapies and DNA vaccines and providing solutions for effectively and safely delivering these DNA-based products to patients. The company operates across three geographic segments: Europe, the United States, and the Rest of the World, with the majority of its revenue generated from the United States.
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