Quilter (LSE:QLT) Days Payable: 660.60 (As of Dec. 2025) — 26% Above Median


LSE:QLT Quilter PLC LSE:QLT
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GF Value £1.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Quilter Days Payable?

Quilter LSE:QLT +1.42% 63 Days Payable is 660.60 as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 524.57. GuruFocus rates LSE:QLT with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 480 Asset Management companies, Quilter ranks better than 90.42% on this metric.

Quilter's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £771 Mil. Quilter's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £213 Mil. Hence, Quilter's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 660.60.

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

LSE:QLT' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.72   Med: 524.57   Max: 1029.14
Current: 1029.14

During the past 11 years, Quilter's highest Days Payable was 1029.14. The lowest was 52.72. And the median was 524.57.

LSE:QLT's Days Payable is ranked better than
90.42% of 480 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 70.83 vs LSE:QLT: 1029.14

Quilter's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (528.98) to Dec. 2025 (660.60). It may suggest that Quilter delayed paying its suppliers.


Quilter Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quilter'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.

Quilter Days Payable Chart

Quilter Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 476.00 52.72 490.21 861.85 868.76

Quilter Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 598.19 4,500.45 528.98 4,405.17 660.60

LSE:QLT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Quilter'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.


Quilter Days Payable vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Quilter's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Quilter 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.

Quilter'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
=( (505 + 647) / 2 ) / 242*365
=576 / 242*365
=868.76

Quilter'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
=( (895 + 647) / 2 ) / 213*365 / 2
=771 / 213*365 / 2
=660.60

* 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 660.60 mean?
Quilter (LSE:QLT) has a Days Payable of 660.60 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 Quilter and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 524.57. Over the past decade, Quilter's Days Payable has ranged from 52.72 to 1,029.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Quilter ranks #46 out of 480 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Quilter's Days Payable too high?
Quilter's current Days Payable of 660.60 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 524.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.72 to a high of 1,029.14. The Asset Management industry median Days Payable is 70.83. Quilter's value of 660.60 is 832.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quilter ranks #46 out of 480 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quilter has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quilter's Days Payable compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Quilter ranks #46 out of 480 companies for Days Payable. This places Quilter in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 70.83. Quilter's value of 660.60 is 832.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Quilter's own Days Payable has ranged from 52.72 to 1,029.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 524.57 vs. the industry median of 70.83, Quilter 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Days Payable among Asset Management companies is 70.83, based on 480 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. Quilter's current Days Payable of 660.60 is 832.7% 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 Quilter and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Days Payable is 70.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quilter's current Days Payable is 660.60, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 524.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quilter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quilter (LSE:QLT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.49, compared to a current price of £1.92 — trading 29% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 660.60, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 524.57 and 832.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 70.83. Quilter's 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 Quilter (LSE:QLT), the current Days Payable is 660.60 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 Quilter (LSE:QLT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quilter stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.92 is trading 29% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.49. GuruFocus considers Quilter to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:QLT:

  • Days Payable: 660.60 (26% above median its 10-year median of 524.57)
  • GF Value™: £1.49 vs. price of £1.92 (29% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 832.7% above the Asset Management median (#46 of 480)

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


Quilter Business Description

Address 85 Queen Victoria Street, Senator House, London, GBR, EC4V 4AB
Quilter PLC is a United Kingdom-based Asset Management Company engaged in the wealth management business, providing financial advice, investment solutions, and wealth management to customers in the UK and selected international markets. The group operating segments are High Net Worth, Affluent, and Head Office. The High Net Worth segment comprises Quilter Cheviot and Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning. The Affluent segment comprises Quilter Investment Platform, Quilter Investors, and Quilter Financial Planning. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Affluent segment.
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