MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) Days Payable: 134.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MAL:MTP MaltaPost PLC MAL:MTP
60 GF Score
Price €0.50
GF Value €0.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is MaltaPost Days Payable?

MaltaPost MAL:MTP 60 Days Payable is 134.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 126.89. GuruFocus rates MAL:MTP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 972 Transportation companies, MaltaPost ranks better than 90.64% on this metric.

MaltaPost's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.57 Mil. MaltaPost's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.59 Mil. Hence, MaltaPost's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 134.96.

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

MAL:MTP' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 87.91   Med: 126.89   Max: 174.25
Current: 174.25

During the past 13 years, MaltaPost's highest Days Payable was 174.25. The lowest was 87.91. And the median was 126.89.

MAL:MTP's Days Payable is ranked better than
90.64% of 972 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 38.905 vs MAL:MTP: 174.25

MaltaPost's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (154.67) to Mar. 2026 (134.96). It may suggest that MaltaPost accelerated paying its suppliers.


MaltaPost Days Payable Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for MaltaPost'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.

MaltaPost Days Payable Chart

MaltaPost Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 138.56 173.79 163.47 128.57 87.91

MaltaPost Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 217.23 221.30 154.67 164.52 134.96

MAL:MTP vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, MaltaPost'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.


MaltaPost Days Payable vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MaltaPost's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


MAL:MTP
60GF Score
MaltaPost PLC MAL:MTP
Days Payable is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

MaltaPost 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.

MaltaPost's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (5.639 + 3.93) / 2 ) / 19.866*365
=4.7845 / 19.866*365
=87.91

MaltaPost'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3.93 + 13.21) / 2 ) / 11.589*365 / 2
=8.57 / 11.589*365 / 2
=134.96

* 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 134.96 mean?
MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) has a Days Payable of 134.96 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 MaltaPost and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 126.89. Over the past decade, MaltaPost's Days Payable has ranged from 87.91 to 174.25. According to the industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #91 out of 972 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is MaltaPost's Days Payable too high?
MaltaPost's current Days Payable of 134.96 is near median its 10-year median of 126.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 87.91 to a high of 174.25. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 38.91. MaltaPost's value of 134.96 is 246.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #91 out of 972 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MaltaPost has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MaltaPost's Days Payable compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #91 out of 972 companies for Days Payable. This places MaltaPost in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 38.91. MaltaPost's value of 134.96 is 246.9% above this benchmark. Historically, MaltaPost's own Days Payable has ranged from 87.91 to 174.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 126.89 vs. the industry median of 38.91, MaltaPost 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Payable among Transportation companies is 38.91, based on 972 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. MaltaPost's current Days Payable of 134.96 is 246.9% 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 MaltaPost and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 38.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MaltaPost's current Days Payable is 134.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 126.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MaltaPost stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.50, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 134.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 126.89 and 246.9% above the Transportation industry median of 38.91. MaltaPost's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP), the current Days Payable is 134.96 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.50 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.50. GuruFocus considers MaltaPost to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:MTP:

  • Days Payable: 134.96 (near median its 10-year median of 126.89)
  • GF Value™: €0.50 vs. price of €0.50 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 246.9% above the Transportation median (#91 of 972)

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


MaltaPost Business Description

Address 305, Qormi Road, Marsa, MLT, 1001
MaltaPost PLC is a postal services company. It is the sole universal service provider of postal service in the Maltese islands. The company mainly collects and delivers mail to every address on the island, and operates through a comprehensive retail network of outlets. Mainstream sources of business include Postal, Philatelic, Insurance Commission, and Other. Geographically, it earns revenue through its postal and related services from the International cross-border and the Malta market.
60GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MAL:MTP

Days Payable is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€0.50
Price
€0.50
GF Value