Hera SpAMEX:HERN 56 Days Payable is 86.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 100.26. GuruFocus rates MEX:HERN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN70.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 481 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hera SpA ranks better than 61.33% on this metric.
Hera SpA's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN38,633 Mil. Hera SpA's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN40,671 Mil.
Hence, Hera SpA's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 86.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hera SpA's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HERN'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.51 Med: 100.26 Max: 144.7
Current: 91.35
During the past 13 years, Hera SpA's highest Days Payable was 144.70. The lowest was 60.51. And the median was 100.26.
MEX:HERN's Days Payable is ranked better than 61.33% of 481
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.61
vs MEX:HERN: 91.35
Hera SpA's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (82.34) to Mar. 2026 (86.68).
It may suggest that Hera SpAdelayed paying its suppliers.
Hera SpA Days Payable Related Terms
Hera SpA Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hera SpA'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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Hera SpA'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.
Hera SpA Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hera SpA's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hera SpA's Days Payable falls into.
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.
Hera SpA's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Hera SpA (MEX:HERN) has a Days Payable of 86.68 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 Hera SpA and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 100.26. Over the past decade, Hera SpA's Days Payable has ranged from 60.51 to 144.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Hera SpA ranks #186 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Hera SpA's Days Payable too high?
Hera SpA's current Days Payable of 86.68 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 100.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.51 to a high of 144.70. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.61. Hera SpA's value of 86.68 is 22.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hera SpA ranks #186 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hera SpA has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hera SpA's Days Payable compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hera SpA ranks #186 out of 481 companies for Days Payable. This puts Hera SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 70.61. Hera SpA's value of 86.68 is 22.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hera SpA's own Days Payable has ranged from 60.51 to 144.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 100.26 vs. the industry median of 70.61, Hera SpA 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.61, based on 481 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. Hera SpA's current Days Payable of 86.68 is 22.8% 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 Hera SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hera SpA's current Days Payable is 86.68, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 100.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hera SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hera SpA (MEX:HERN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN70.12, compared to a current price of MXN81.23 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 86.68, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 100.26 and 22.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.61. Hera SpA's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Hera SpA (MEX:HERN), the current Days Payable is 86.68 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 Hera SpA (MEX:HERN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hera SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN81.23 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN70.12.
GuruFocus considers Hera SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HERN:
Days Payable: 86.68 (14% below median its 10-year median of 100.26)
GF Value™: MXN70.12 vs. price of MXN81.23 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#186 of 481)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HERN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hera SpA is an Italian coalescence of municipally owned companies that manages the supply of energy, water and environmental services, as well as public lighting and telecommunications to citizens and businesses. The company operates mainly in Italy in the waste management (waste management and treatment), water (aqueduct, sewerage and purification) and energy (distribution and sale of electricity, gas and energy services) sectors; it also offers services for public lighting and telecommunications.
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