AutoZone (MEX:AZO) Days Payable: 330.96 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:AZO AutoZone Inc MEX:AZO
92 GF Score
Price MXN55,255.00
GF Value MXN64,943.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is AutoZone Days Payable?

AutoZone MEX:AZO 92 Days Payable is 330.96 as of May. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 307.06. GuruFocus rates MEX:AZO with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN64,943.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoZone ranks better than 97.78% on this metric.

AutoZone's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN144,325 Mil. AutoZone's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was MXN40,189 Mil. Hence, AutoZone's Days Payable for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 327.70.

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

MEX:AZO' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 288.98   Med: 307.06   Max: 315.58
Current: 309.44

During the past 13 years, AutoZone's highest Days Payable was 315.58. The lowest was 288.98. And the median was 307.06.

MEX:AZO's Days Payable is ranked better than
97.78% of 1309 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.02 vs MEX:AZO: 309.44

AutoZone's Days Payable declined from May. 2025 (348.24) to May. 2026 (330.96). It may suggest that AutoZone accelerated paying its suppliers.


AutoZone Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AutoZone'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.

AutoZone Days Payable Chart

AutoZone Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 307.19 312.28 345.75 284.45 319.73

AutoZone Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 348.24 243.50 332.23 383.91 330.96

MEX:AZO vs ORLY, GPC, BWA: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, AutoZone'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.


AutoZone Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoZone's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AutoZone 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.

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

Days Payable (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Aug. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Aug. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (145094.946 + 151366.568) / 2 ) / 169220.909*365
=148230.757 / 169220.909*365
=319.73

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

Days Payable (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (142889.378 + 145760.476) / 2 ) / 40188.66*365 / 4
=144324.927 / 40188.66*365 / 4
=327.70

* 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 330.96 mean?
AutoZone (MEX:AZO) has a Days Payable of 330.96 as of May. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on AutoZone and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 307.06. Over the past decade, AutoZone's Days Payable has ranged from 288.98 to 315.58. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #29 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is AutoZone's Days Payable too high?
AutoZone's current Days Payable of 330.96 is near median its 10-year median of 307.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 288.98 to a high of 315.58. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.02. AutoZone's value of 330.96 is 393.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #29 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AutoZone has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoZone's Days Payable compare to ORLY and GPC?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #29 out of 1309 companies for Days Payable. This places AutoZone in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 67.02. AutoZone's value of 330.96 is 393.8% above this benchmark. Historically, AutoZone's own Days Payable has ranged from 288.98 to 315.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 307.06 vs. the industry median of 67.02, AutoZone 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.02, based on 1,309 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. AutoZone's current Days Payable of 330.96 is 393.8% 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 AutoZone and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoZone's current Days Payable is 330.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 307.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AutoZone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoZone (MEX:AZO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN64,943.79, compared to a current price of MXN55,255.00 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 330.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 307.06 and 393.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.02. AutoZone's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 AutoZone (MEX:AZO), the current Days Payable is 330.96 as of May. 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 AutoZone (MEX:AZO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoZone stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN55,255.00 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN64,943.79. GuruFocus considers AutoZone to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:AZO:

  • Days Payable: 330.96 (near median its 10-year median of 307.06)
  • GF Value™: MXN64,943.79 vs. price of MXN55,255.00 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 393.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#29 of 1309)

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


AutoZone Business Description

Address 123 South Front Street, Memphis, TN, USA, 38103
Founded in 1979, AutoZone is the largest US-based retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, operating over 7,600 stores and generating roughly $18.9 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. Beyond its primary home market (88% of total revenue), the company also maintains a growing presence in Mexico and Brazil. AutoZone caters to two core customer segments: do-it-yourself, which account for about 69% of its domestic sales, and commercial do-it-for-me customers, which represent the remaining 31%.
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