DFS Furniture (LSE:DFS) Days Payable: 133.05 (As of Dec. 2025) — 63% Above Median


LSE:DFS DFS Furniture PLC LSE:DFS
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What is DFS Furniture Days Payable?

DFS Furniture LSE:DFS +3.97% 66 Days Payable is 133.05 as of Dec. 2025, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 81.85. GuruFocus rates LSE:DFS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,098 Retail - Cyclical companies, DFS Furniture ranks better than 86.61% on this metric.

DFS Furniture's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £169 Mil. DFS Furniture's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £231 Mil. Hence, DFS Furniture's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 133.05.

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

LSE:DFS' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.42   Med: 81.85   Max: 151.96
Current: 151.96

During the past 13 years, DFS Furniture's highest Days Payable was 151.96. The lowest was 41.42. And the median was 81.85.

LSE:DFS's Days Payable is ranked better than
86.61% of 1098 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.625 vs LSE:DFS: 151.96

DFS Furniture's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (142.10) to Dec. 2025 (133.05). It may suggest that DFS Furniture accelerated paying its suppliers.


DFS Furniture Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DFS Furniture'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.

DFS Furniture Days Payable Chart

DFS Furniture Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Payable
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DFS Furniture Semi-Annual Data
Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LSE:DFS vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, DFS Furniture'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.


DFS Furniture Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DFS Furniture's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DFS Furniture 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.

DFS Furniture's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (100.4 + 91.6) / 2 ) / 448.6*365
=96 / 448.6*365
=78.11

DFS Furniture'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
=( (91.6 + 245.8) / 2 ) / 231.4*365 / 2
=168.7 / 231.4*365 / 2
=133.05

* 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 133.05 mean?
DFS Furniture (LSE:DFS) has a Days Payable of 133.05 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 DFS Furniture and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 81.85. Over the past decade, DFS Furniture's Days Payable has ranged from 41.42 to 151.96. According to the industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #147 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is DFS Furniture's Days Payable too high?
DFS Furniture's current Days Payable of 133.05 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 81.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.42 to a high of 151.96. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.63. DFS Furniture's value of 133.05 is 157.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #147 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DFS Furniture has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFS Furniture's Days Payable compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #147 out of 1098 companies for Days Payable. This places DFS Furniture in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 51.63. DFS Furniture's value of 133.05 is 157.7% above this benchmark. Historically, DFS Furniture's own Days Payable has ranged from 41.42 to 151.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.85 vs. the industry median of 51.63, DFS Furniture 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.63, based on 1,098 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. DFS Furniture's current Days Payable of 133.05 is 157.7% 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 DFS Furniture and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFS Furniture's current Days Payable is 133.05, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 81.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFS Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture (LSE:DFS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.33, compared to a current price of £1.44 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 133.05, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 81.85 and 157.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.63. DFS Furniture's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 DFS Furniture (LSE:DFS), the current Days Payable is 133.05 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 DFS Furniture (LSE:DFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.44 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.33. GuruFocus considers DFS Furniture to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DFS:

  • Days Payable: 133.05 (63% above median its 10-year median of 81.85)
  • GF Value™: £1.33 vs. price of £1.44 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 157.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#147 of 1098)

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


DFS Furniture Business Description

Other Exchanges DFSl:UKDF0:Germany
Address Adwick-le-Street, 1 Rockingham Way, Redhouse Interchange, Doncaster, GBR, DN6 7NA
DFS Furniture PLC is a retailer and manufacturer of upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It designs, manufactures, sells, delivers, and installs products, including sofas, armchairs, reclining chairs, and footstools, through its brand portfolio, which comprises DFS, Sofology, and Dwell. The company operates a network of physical showrooms and online platforms, offering an integrated shopping experience. The company's prominent business segments include DFS and Sofology, out of which DFS generates the maximum revenue through the retailing of upholstered furniture and related products through branded stores and website. The company operates under an omnichannel retail plan, balancing physical presence and e-commerce to meet customer needs.
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