MS InternationalLSE:MSI +4.73%74 Days Payable is 60.64 as of Oct. 2025, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 39.51. GuruFocus rates LSE:MSI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 505 Conglomerates companies, MS International ranks better than 57.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MS International's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MSI'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.85 Med: 39.51 Max: 64.34
Current: 64.34
During the past 13 years, MS International's highest Days Payable was 64.34. The lowest was 29.85. And the median was 39.51.
LSE:MSI's Days Payable is ranked better than 57.62% of 505
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 55.71
vs LSE:MSI: 64.34
MS International's Days Payable
increased
from Oct. 2024 (58.82) to Oct. 2025 (60.64).
It may suggest that MS Internationaldelayed paying its suppliers.
MS International Days Payable Related Terms
MS International Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MS International'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, MS International'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.
MS International Days Payable vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, MS International's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MS International's Days Payable falls into.
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.
MS International's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
MS International (LSE:MSI) has a Days Payable of 60.64 as of Oct. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on MS International and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 39.51. Over the past decade, MS International's Days Payable has ranged from 29.85 to 64.34. According to the industry distribution chart, MS International ranks #214 out of 505 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is MS International's Days Payable too high?
MS International's current Days Payable of 60.64 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 39.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.85 to a high of 64.34. The Conglomerates industry median Days Payable is 55.71. MS International's value of 60.64 is 8.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MS International ranks #214 out of 505 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MS International has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MS International's Days Payable compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, MS International ranks #214 out of 505 companies for Days Payable. This puts MS International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 55.71. MS International's value of 60.64 is 8.8% above this benchmark. Historically, MS International's own Days Payable has ranged from 29.85 to 64.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.51 vs. the industry median of 55.71, MS International 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Days Payable among Conglomerates companies is 55.71, based on 505 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. MS International's current Days Payable of 60.64 is 8.8% 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 MS International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Payable is 55.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MS International's current Days Payable is 60.64, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 39.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MS International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International (LSE:MSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.20, compared to a current price of £14.40 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 60.64, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 39.51 and 8.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 55.71. MS International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MS International (LSE:MSI), the current Days Payable is 60.64 as of Oct. 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 MS International (LSE:MSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £14.40 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of £12.20.
GuruFocus considers MS International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MSI:
Days Payable: 60.64 (53% above median its 10-year median of 39.51)
GF Value™: £12.20 vs. price of £14.40 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% above the Conglomerates median (#214 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MS International PLC is engaged in the design and manufacturing of specialist engineering products and the provision of related services. The company's operating segment include Defence and Security, Forgings, Petrol Station Superstructures, and Corporate Branding. Defence and Security segment designs, manufactures, and services defence equipment. The Petrol Station Branding division is engaged in the design and installation of the complete appearance of petrol stations. It generates maximum revenue from the Defence segment.
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