Ralph LaurenMEX:RL 29 Days Payable is 74.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 60.69. GuruFocus rates MEX:RL with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,709.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ralph Lauren ranks better than 66.05% on this metric.
Ralph Lauren's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (80.19) to Mar. 2026 (74.07).
It may suggest that Ralph Laurenaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Ralph Lauren Days Payable Related Terms
Ralph Lauren Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ralph Lauren'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren Days Payable vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralph Lauren's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL) has a Days Payable of 74.07 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 60.69. Over the past decade, Ralph Lauren's Days Payable has ranged from 18.16 to 76.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #346 out of 1019 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Ralph Lauren's Days Payable too high?
Ralph Lauren's current Days Payable of 74.07 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 60.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.16 to a high of 76.20. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Payable is 54.13. Ralph Lauren's value of 74.07 is 36.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #346 out of 1019 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's Days Payable compare to LEVI and VFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #346 out of 1019 companies for Days Payable. This puts Ralph Lauren in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 54.13. Ralph Lauren's value of 74.07 is 36.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ralph Lauren's own Days Payable has ranged from 18.16 to 76.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.69 vs. the industry median of 54.13, Ralph Lauren 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Payable among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 54.13, based on 1,019 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. Ralph Lauren's current Days Payable of 74.07 is 36.8% 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Payable is 54.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ralph Lauren's current Days Payable is 74.07, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 60.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,709.09, compared to a current price of MXN5,774.00 — trading 55.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 74.07, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 60.69 and 36.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 54.13. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL), the current Days Payable is 74.07 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 Ralph Lauren (MEX:RL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,774.00 is trading 55.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,709.09.
GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RL:
Days Payable: 74.07 (22% above median its 10-year median of 60.69)
GF Value™: MXN3,709.09 vs. price of MXN5,774.00 (55.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#346 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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