Caffyns (LSE:CFYN) Days Payable: 58.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — 71% Above Median


LSE:CFYN Caffyns PLC LSE:CFYN
63 GF Score
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GF Value £4.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Caffyns Days Payable?

Caffyns LSE:CFYN 63 Days Payable is 58.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 34.24. GuruFocus rates LSE:CFYN with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Caffyns ranks worse than 63.31% on this metric.

Caffyns's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £38.4 Mil. Caffyns's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £119.6 Mil. Hence, Caffyns's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.59.

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

LSE:CFYN' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.35   Med: 34.24   Max: 51.63
Current: 51.63

During the past 13 years, Caffyns's highest Days Payable was 51.63. The lowest was 27.35. And the median was 34.24.

LSE:CFYN's Days Payable is ranked worse than
63.31% of 1311 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.05 vs LSE:CFYN: 51.63

Caffyns's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (54.89) to Mar. 2026 (58.59). It may suggest that Caffyns delayed paying its suppliers.


Caffyns Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caffyns'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.

Caffyns Days Payable Chart

Caffyns Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.35 30.03 34.07 34.06 40.24

Caffyns Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 51.83 52.90 54.89 56.04 58.59

LSE:CFYN vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Caffyns'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.


Caffyns Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Caffyns's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Caffyns 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.

Caffyns's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (23.727 + 28.506) / 2 ) / 236.899*365
=26.1165 / 236.899*365
=40.24

Caffyns'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (48.297 + 28.506) / 2 ) / 119.619*365 / 2
=38.4015 / 119.619*365 / 2
=58.59

* 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 58.59 mean?
Caffyns (LSE:CFYN) has a Days Payable of 58.59 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 Caffyns and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 34.24. Over the past decade, Caffyns' Days Payable has ranged from 27.35 to 51.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Caffyns ranks #830 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Caffyns' Days Payable too high?
Caffyns' current Days Payable of 58.59 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 34.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.35 to a high of 51.63. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.05. Caffyns' value of 58.59 is 12.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caffyns ranks #830 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caffyns has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caffyns' Days Payable compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Caffyns ranks #830 out of 1311 companies for Days Payable. This places Caffyns in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.05. Caffyns' value of 58.59 is 12.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Caffyns' own Days Payable has ranged from 27.35 to 51.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.24 vs. the industry median of 67.05, Caffyns 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.05, based on 1,311 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. Caffyns's current Days Payable of 58.59 is 12.6% 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 Caffyns and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caffyns's current Days Payable is 58.59, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 34.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caffyns stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caffyns (LSE:CFYN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.66, compared to a current price of £4.00 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 58.59, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 34.24 and 12.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.05. Caffyns' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Caffyns (LSE:CFYN), the current Days Payable is 58.59 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 Caffyns (LSE:CFYN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caffyns stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.00 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.66. GuruFocus considers Caffyns to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CFYN:

  • Days Payable: 58.59 (71% above median its 10-year median of 34.24)
  • GF Value™: £4.66 vs. price of £4.00 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#830 of 1311)

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


Caffyns Business Description

Other Exchanges 79GL.PFD:UK
Address Meads Road, Saffrons Rooms, Eastbourne, East Sussex, GBR, BN20 7DR
Caffyns PLC is engaged in offering new and used vehicles. The company is engaged in the sale and maintenance of motor vehicles, including the sale of tires, oil, parts, and accessories. It has a portfolio of franchises such as Audi, Seat, Skoda, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo, and others. Geographically, it derives revenue from the United Kingdom.
63GF Score

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