Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) Days Payable: 821.67 (As of Dec. 2025) — 204% Above Median


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What is Dillistone Group Days Payable?

Dillistone Group LSE:DSG +5.00% 40 Days Payable is 821.67 as of Dec. 2025, which is 204% above its 10-year median of 269.97. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSG with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,602 Software companies, Dillistone Group ranks better than 93.81% on this metric.

Dillistone Group's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.98 Mil. Dillistone Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.22 Mil. Hence, Dillistone Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 821.67.

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

LSE:DSG' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 166.69   Med: 269.97   Max: 642.27
Current: 642.27

During the past 13 years, Dillistone Group's highest Days Payable was 642.27. The lowest was 166.69. And the median was 269.97.

LSE:DSG's Days Payable is ranked better than
93.81% of 2602 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 53.825 vs LSE:DSG: 642.27

Dillistone Group's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (1,325.85) to Dec. 2025 (821.67). It may suggest that Dillistone Group accelerated paying its suppliers.


Dillistone Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dillistone Group'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.

Dillistone Group Days Payable Chart

Dillistone Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Dillistone Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LSE:DSG vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Days Payable Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Dillistone Group'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.


Dillistone Group Days Payable vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dillistone Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dillistone Group 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.

Dillistone Group'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
=( (1.564 + 0.561) / 2 ) / 0.441*365
=1.0625 / 0.441*365
=879.39

Dillistone Group'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
=( (1.393 + 0.561) / 2 ) / 0.217*365 / 2
=0.977 / 0.217*365 / 2
=821.67

* 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 821.67 mean?
Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) has a Days Payable of 821.67 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 Dillistone Group and its competitors. This is 204% above median its historical median of 269.97. Over the past decade, Dillistone Group's Days Payable has ranged from 166.69 to 642.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #161 out of 2602 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Dillistone Group's Days Payable too high?
Dillistone Group's current Days Payable of 821.67 is 204% above median its 10-year median of 269.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 166.69 to a high of 642.27. The Software industry median Days Payable is 53.83. Dillistone Group's value of 821.67 is 1426.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #161 out of 2602 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dillistone Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dillistone Group's Days Payable compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #161 out of 2602 companies for Days Payable. This places Dillistone Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 53.83. Dillistone Group's value of 821.67 is 1426.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dillistone Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 166.69 to 642.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 269.97 vs. the industry median of 53.83, Dillistone Group 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 Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 53.83, based on 2,602 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. Dillistone Group's current Days Payable of 821.67 is 1426.6% 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 Dillistone Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 53.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dillistone Group's current Days Payable is 821.67, which is 204% above median its own 10-year median of 269.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dillistone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.08, compared to a current price of £0.11 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 821.67, which is 204% above median its 10-year median of 269.97 and 1426.6% above the Software industry median of 53.83. Dillistone Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG), the current Days Payable is 821.67 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 Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.11 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.08. GuruFocus considers Dillistone Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DSG:

  • Days Payable: 821.67 (204% above median its 10-year median of 269.97)
  • GF Value™: £0.08 vs. price of £0.11 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1426.6% above the Software median (#161 of 2602)

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


Dillistone Group Business Description

Address 9 Cedarwood, Crockford Lane, Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke, GBR, RG24 8WD
Dillistone Group PLC is engaged in the development and distribution of recruitment software solutions and associated consultancy and support. The Group provides software and services that enable recruitment firms and in-house recruiters to manage their selection process and address training needs. It includes Voyager Software, supplier of Infinity recruitment software and the Mid-Office Pay & Bill solution, Dillistone FileFinder, supplier of executive search software, ISV.online, which provides online pre-employment skills testing and training tools, and GatedTalent. Its brands include Talentis Global, Voyager, FileFinder, ISV.online and GatedTalent. The Group generates maximum revenue from the UK.
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