MDLZ (Mondelez International) Days Payable: 124.66 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MDLZ Mondelez International Inc MDLZ
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What is Mondelez International Days Payable?

Mondelez International MDLZ -1.05% 80 Days Payable is 124.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 132.45. GuruFocus rates MDLZ with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,882 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Mondelez International ranks better than 88.58% on this metric.

Mondelez International's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,942 Mil. Mondelez International's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,277 Mil. Hence, Mondelez International's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 124.66.

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

MDLZ' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 117.77   Med: 132.45   Max: 146.06
Current: 129.86

During the past 13 years, Mondelez International's highest Days Payable was 146.06. The lowest was 117.77. And the median was 132.45.

MDLZ's Days Payable is ranked better than
88.58% of 1882 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.145 vs MDLZ: 129.86

Mondelez International's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (128.29) to Mar. 2026 (124.66). It may suggest that Mondelez International accelerated paying its suppliers.


Mondelez International Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mondelez International's Days Payable can be seen below:

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* 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.

Mondelez International Days Payable Chart

Mondelez International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Mondelez International 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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MDLZ vs HSY, TR, SOWG: Days Payable Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Mondelez International'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.


Mondelez International Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mondelez International's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mondelez International 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.

Mondelez International'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
=( (9433 + 10139) / 2 ) / 27602*365
=9786 / 27602*365
=129.41

Mondelez International'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
=( (10139 + 9744) / 2 ) / 7277*365 / 4
=9941.5 / 7277*365 / 4
=124.66

* 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 124.66 mean?
Mondelez International (MDLZ) has a Days Payable of 124.66 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 Mondelez International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 132.45. Over the past decade, Mondelez International's Days Payable has ranged from 117.77 to 146.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #215 out of 1882 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Mondelez International's Days Payable too high?
Mondelez International's current Days Payable of 124.66 is near median its 10-year median of 132.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 117.77 to a high of 146.06. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Mondelez International's value of 124.66 is 182.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #215 out of 1882 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mondelez International has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mondelez International's Days Payable compare to HSY and TR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #215 out of 1882 companies for Days Payable. This places Mondelez International in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Mondelez International's value of 124.66 is 182.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Mondelez International's own Days Payable has ranged from 117.77 to 146.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 132.45 vs. the industry median of 44.15, Mondelez International 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.15, based on 1,882 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. Mondelez International's current Days Payable of 124.66 is 182.4% 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 Mondelez International and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mondelez International's current Days Payable is 124.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 132.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mondelez International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mondelez International (MDLZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.64, compared to a current price of $60.15 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 124.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 132.45 and 182.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. Mondelez International's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Mondelez International (MDLZ), the current Days Payable is 124.66 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 Mondelez International (MDLZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mondelez International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $60.15 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.64. GuruFocus considers Mondelez International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MDLZ:

  • Days Payable: 124.66 (near median its 10-year median of 132.45)
  • GF Value™: $76.64 vs. price of $60.15 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 182.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#215 of 1882)

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


Mondelez International Business Description

Address 905 West Fulton Market, Suite 200, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607
Mondelez has operated independently since its split from the former Kraft Foods North American grocery business in October 2012. The firm is a leading player in the global snack enclave with a presence in the biscuit (48% of sales as of the end of fiscal 2025), chocolate (33%), gum/candy (10%), beverage (3%), and cheese and grocery (6%) aisles. Mondelez's portfolio includes well-known brands like Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Halls, and Cadbury. The firm derives around one-third of its revenue from developing markets, around 40% from Europe, and more than one-fourth from North America.
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