BP (LTS:0HKP) Days Payable: 143.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 77% Above Median


LTS:0HKP BP PLC LTS:0HKP
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What is BP Days Payable?

BP LTS:0HKP -4.09% 69 Days Payable is 143.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 80.74. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HKP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 849 Oil & Gas companies, BP ranks better than 76.8% on this metric.

BP's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $62,212 Mil. BP's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $39,626 Mil. Hence, BP's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 143.26.

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

LTS:0HKP' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.98   Med: 80.74   Max: 138.44
Current: 138.44

During the past 13 years, BP's highest Days Payable was 138.44. The lowest was 34.98. And the median was 80.74.

LTS:0HKP's Days Payable is ranked better than
76.8% of 849 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 57.95 vs LTS:0HKP: 138.44

BP's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (115.60) to Mar. 2026 (143.26). It may suggest that BP delayed paying its suppliers.


BP Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BP'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.

BP Days Payable Chart

BP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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BP Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0HKP vs XOM, CVX: Days Payable Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, BP'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.


BP Days Payable vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, BP's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BP 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.

BP'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
=( (38636 + 56843) / 2 ) / 155806*365
=47739.5 / 155806*365
=111.84

BP's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (56843 + 67581) / 2 ) / 39626*365 / 4
=62212 / 39626*365 / 4
=143.26

* 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 143.26 mean?
BP (LTS:0HKP) has a Days Payable of 143.26 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on BP and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 80.74. Over the past decade, BP's Days Payable has ranged from 34.98 to 138.44. According to the industry distribution chart, BP ranks #197 out of 849 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is BP's Days Payable too high?
BP's current Days Payable of 143.26 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 80.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.98 to a high of 138.44. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Payable is 57.95. BP's value of 143.26 is 147.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BP ranks #197 out of 849 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BP has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BP's Days Payable compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, BP ranks #197 out of 849 companies for Days Payable. This places BP in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 57.95. BP's value of 143.26 is 147.2% above this benchmark. Historically, BP's own Days Payable has ranged from 34.98 to 138.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.74 vs. the industry median of 57.95, BP 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Payable among Oil & Gas companies is 57.95, based on 849 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. BP's current Days Payable of 143.26 is 147.2% 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 BP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Payable is 57.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BP's current Days Payable is 143.26, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 80.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP (LTS:0HKP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.72, compared to a current price of $37.82 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 143.26, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 80.74 and 147.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 57.95. BP's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 BP (LTS:0HKP), the current Days Payable is 143.26 as of Mar. 2026. 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 BP (LTS:0HKP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.82 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.72. GuruFocus considers BP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HKP:

  • Days Payable: 143.26 (77% above median its 10-year median of 80.74)
  • GF Value™: $35.72 vs. price of $37.82 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 147.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#197 of 849)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HKP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1 St James\'s Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 4PD
BP is an integrated energy company that explores for, produces, and refines oil and gas around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.2 million barrels of liquids and 6.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2025, proved hydrocarbon reserves stood at 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 56% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a total crude distillation capacity of 1.56 million barrels of oil per day.
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