CML Microsystems (LSE:CML) Days Payable: 218.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 267% Above Median


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What is CML Microsystems Days Payable?

CML Microsystems LSE:CML +1.90% 63 Days Payable is 218.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 267% above its 10-year median of 59.61. GuruFocus rates LSE:CML with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Semiconductors companies, CML Microsystems ranks better than 88.57% on this metric.

CML Microsystems's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £5.44 Mil. CML Microsystems's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £4.54 Mil. Hence, CML Microsystems's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 218.48.

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

LSE:CML' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.32   Med: 59.61   Max: 209.14
Current: 182.71

During the past 13 years, CML Microsystems's highest Days Payable was 209.14. The lowest was 33.32. And the median was 59.61.

LSE:CML's Days Payable is ranked better than
88.57% of 997 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 53.06 vs LSE:CML: 182.71

CML Microsystems's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (191.08) to Mar. 2026 (218.48). It may suggest that CML Microsystems delayed paying its suppliers.


CML Microsystems Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CML Microsystems'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.

CML Microsystems Days Payable Chart

CML Microsystems Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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CML Microsystems Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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LSE:CML vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Days Payable Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, CML Microsystems'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.


CML Microsystems Days Payable vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, CML Microsystems's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CML Microsystems 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.

CML Microsystems'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
=( (0.483 + 4.584) / 2 ) / 7.56*365
=2.5335 / 7.56*365
=122.32

CML Microsystems'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
=( (6.286 + 4.584) / 2 ) / 4.54*365 / 2
=5.435 / 4.54*365 / 2
=218.48

* 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 218.48 mean?
CML Microsystems (LSE:CML) has a Days Payable of 218.48 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 CML Microsystems and its competitors. This is 267% above median its historical median of 59.61. Over the past decade, CML Microsystems' Days Payable has ranged from 33.32 to 209.14. According to the industry distribution chart, CML Microsystems ranks #114 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is CML Microsystems' Days Payable too high?
CML Microsystems' current Days Payable of 218.48 is 267% above median its 10-year median of 59.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.32 to a high of 209.14. The Semiconductors industry median Days Payable is 53.06. CML Microsystems' value of 218.48 is 311.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CML Microsystems ranks #114 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CML Microsystems has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CML Microsystems' Days Payable compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, CML Microsystems ranks #114 out of 997 companies for Days Payable. This places CML Microsystems in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 53.06. CML Microsystems' value of 218.48 is 311.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CML Microsystems' own Days Payable has ranged from 33.32 to 209.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.61 vs. the industry median of 53.06, CML Microsystems 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Payable among Semiconductors companies is 53.06, based on 997 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. CML Microsystems's current Days Payable of 218.48 is 311.8% 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 CML Microsystems and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Payable is 53.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CML Microsystems's current Days Payable is 218.48, which is 267% above median its own 10-year median of 59.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CML Microsystems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CML Microsystems (LSE:CML) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.82, compared to a current price of £2.68 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 218.48, which is 267% above median its 10-year median of 59.61 and 311.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 53.06. CML Microsystems' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 CML Microsystems (LSE:CML), the current Days Payable is 218.48 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 CML Microsystems (LSE:CML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CML Microsystems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.68 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.82. GuruFocus considers CML Microsystems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CML:

  • Days Payable: 218.48 (267% above median its 10-year median of 59.61)
  • GF Value™: £2.82 vs. price of £2.68 (5.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 311.8% above the Semiconductors median (#114 of 997)

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


CML Microsystems Business Description

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CML Microsystems PLC designs manufacture and markets a range of semiconductors for industrial and professional applications within the storage, wireless, and wireline communications market areas. It operates internationally with subsidiaries across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Americas, and the Far East. The company is focused only one reporting segment, the Semiconductor segment.
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