Science GroupLSE:SAG 83 Days Payable is 113.33 as of Dec. 2025, which is 519% above its 10-year median of 18.32. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 68.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.76 Med: 18.32 Max: 78.8
Current: 78.8
During the past 13 years, Science Group's highest Days Payable was 78.80. The lowest was 15.76. And the median was 18.32.
LSE:SAG's Days Payable is ranked better than 68.5% of 943
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.92
vs LSE:SAG: 78.80
Science Group's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (89.13) to Dec. 2025 (113.33).
It may suggest that Science Groupdelayed paying its suppliers.
Science Group Days Payable Related Terms
Science Group Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science 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.
LSE:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Days Payable Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science 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.
Science Group Days Payable vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Group'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.
Science Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a Days Payable of 113.33 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 Science Group and its competitors. This is 519% above median its historical median of 18.32. Over the past decade, Science Group's Days Payable has ranged from 15.76 to 78.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #297 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Science Group's Days Payable too high?
Science Group's current Days Payable of 113.33 is 519% above median its 10-year median of 18.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.76 to a high of 78.80. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.92. Science Group's value of 113.33 is 141.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #297 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's Days Payable compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #297 out of 943 companies for Days Payable. This puts Science Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.92. Science Group's value of 113.33 is 141.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Science Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 15.76 to 78.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.32 vs. the industry median of 46.92, Science 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.92, based on 943 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. Science Group's current Days Payable of 113.33 is 141.5% 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current Days Payable is 113.33, which is 519% above median its own 10-year median of 18.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.62, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 113.33, which is 519% above median its 10-year median of 18.32 and 141.5% above the Business Services industry median of 46.92. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current Days Payable is 113.33 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.62.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
Days Payable: 113.33 (519% above median its 10-year median of 18.32)
GF Value™: £4.62 vs. price of £5.85 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 141.5% above the Business Services median (#297 of 943)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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