North Energy ASA (LTS:0MD9) Days Payable: 3.54 (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Below Median

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What is North Energy ASA Days Payable?

North Energy ASA LTS:0MD9 52 Days Payable is 3.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 6.98. GuruFocus rates LTS:0MD9 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of kr7.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 482 Asset Management companies, North Energy ASA ranks worse than 89.83% on this metric.

North Energy ASA's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.22 Mil. North Energy ASA's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr5.70 Mil. Hence, North Energy ASA's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.54.

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

LTS:0MD9' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83   Med: 6.98   Max: 134.6
Current: 11.62

During the past 13 years, North Energy ASA's highest Days Payable was 134.60. The lowest was 1.83. And the median was 6.98.

LTS:0MD9's Days Payable is ranked worse than
89.83% of 482 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 70.53 vs LTS:0MD9: 11.62

North Energy ASA's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (3.75) to Mar. 2026 (3.54). It may suggest that North Energy ASA accelerated paying its suppliers.


North Energy ASA Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for North Energy ASA'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.

North Energy ASA Days Payable Chart

North Energy ASA 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 3.33 1.83 2.68 7.46 6.50

North Energy ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only 3.75 16.28 16.84 17.07 3.54

LTS:0MD9 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, North Energy ASA'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.


North Energy ASA Days Payable vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where North Energy ASA's Days Payable falls into.


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North Energy ASA 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.

North Energy ASA'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
=( (0.349 + 0.216) / 2 ) / 15.864*365
=0.2825 / 15.864*365
=6.50

North Energy ASA'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
=( (0.216 + 0.226) / 2 ) / 5.697*365 / 4
=0.221 / 5.697*365 / 4
=3.54

* 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 3.54 mean?
North Energy ASA (LTS:0MD9) has a Days Payable of 3.54 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 North Energy ASA and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 6.98. Over the past decade, North Energy ASA's Days Payable has ranged from 1.83 to 134.60. According to the industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #433 out of 482 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 89.8%.
Is North Energy ASA's Days Payable too high?
North Energy ASA's current Days Payable of 3.54 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 6.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 134.60. The Asset Management industry median Days Payable is 70.53. North Energy ASA's value of 3.54 is 95% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #433 out of 482 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, North Energy ASA has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Energy ASA's Days Payable compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #433 out of 482 companies for Days Payable. This places North Energy ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 70.53. North Energy ASA's value of 3.54 is 95% below this benchmark. Historically, North Energy ASA's own Days Payable has ranged from 1.83 to 134.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.98 vs. the industry median of 70.53, North Energy ASA has consistently been below 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 70.53, based on 482 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. North Energy ASA's current Days Payable of 3.54 is 95% below 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 North Energy ASA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Days Payable is 70.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Energy ASA's current Days Payable is 3.54, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 6.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Energy ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA (LTS:0MD9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr7.31, compared to a current price of kr2.40 — trading 67.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 3.54, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 6.98 and 95% below the Asset Management industry median of 70.53. North Energy ASA's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 North Energy ASA (LTS:0MD9), the current Days Payable is 3.54 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 North Energy ASA (LTS:0MD9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr2.40 is trading 67.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr7.31. GuruFocus considers North Energy ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0MD9:

  • Days Payable: 3.54 (49% below median its 10-year median of 6.98)
  • GF Value™: kr7.31 vs. price of kr2.40 (67.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95% below the Asset Management median (#433 of 482)

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North Energy ASA Business Description

Address Tjuvholmen alle 19, Oslo, NOR, 0252
North Energy ASA is an industrial holding company with a portfolio of independent investments, both listed and unlisted. The Group reports only one business segment, the investment activities. The Company evaluates companies both within the traditional energy industry, as well as emerging sectors such as renewable energy production and related activities.
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