Safran (MEX:SAFN) Days Payable: 207.05 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


MEX:SAFN Safran SA MEX:SAFN
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Price MXN5,885.43
GF Value MXN5,094.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Safran Days Payable?

Safran MEX:SAFN 82 Days Payable is 207.05 as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 189.63. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAFN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,094.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 337 Aerospace & Defense companies, Safran ranks better than 79.82% on this metric.

Safran's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN221,052 Mil. Safran's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN194,837 Mil. Hence, Safran's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 207.05.

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

MEX:SAFN' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 136.98   Med: 189.63   Max: 204.86
Current: 203.52

During the past 13 years, Safran's highest Days Payable was 204.86. The lowest was 136.98. And the median was 189.63.

MEX:SAFN's Days Payable is ranked better than
79.82% of 337 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 65.05 vs MEX:SAFN: 203.52

Safran's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (178.38) to Dec. 2025 (207.05). It may suggest that Safran delayed paying its suppliers.


Safran Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safran'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.

Safran Days Payable Chart

Safran Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 197.04 192.96 210.04 175.70 190.80

Safran Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 201.68 224.37 178.38 221.08 207.05

MEX:SAFN vs GE, RTX, BA: Days Payable Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Safran'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.


Safran Days Payable vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Safran's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Safran 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.

Safran'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
=( (153829.896 + 211092.586) / 2 ) / 349044.922*365
=182461.241 / 349044.922*365
=190.80

Safran's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (231010.612 + 211092.586) / 2 ) / 194836.855*365 / 2
=221051.599 / 194836.855*365 / 2
=207.05

* 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 207.05 mean?
Safran (MEX:SAFN) has a Days Payable of 207.05 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Safran and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 189.63. Over the past decade, Safran's Days Payable has ranged from 136.98 to 204.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #68 out of 337 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Safran's Days Payable too high?
Safran's current Days Payable of 207.05 is near median its 10-year median of 189.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 136.98 to a high of 204.86. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Payable is 65.05. Safran's value of 207.05 is 218.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safran ranks #68 out of 337 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Safran has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safran's Days Payable compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #68 out of 337 companies for Days Payable. This places Safran in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 65.05. Safran's value of 207.05 is 218.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Safran's own Days Payable has ranged from 136.98 to 204.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 189.63 vs. the industry median of 65.05, Safran 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Payable among Aerospace & Defense companies is 65.05, based on 337 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. Safran's current Days Payable of 207.05 is 218.3% 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 Safran and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Payable is 65.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safran's current Days Payable is 207.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 189.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safran stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safran (MEX:SAFN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,094.96, compared to a current price of MXN5,885.43 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 207.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 189.63 and 218.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 65.05. Safran's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Safran (MEX:SAFN), the current Days Payable is 207.05 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Safran (MEX:SAFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safran stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN5,885.43 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,094.96. GuruFocus considers Safran to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SAFN:

  • Days Payable: 207.05 (near median its 10-year median of 189.63)
  • GF Value™: MXN5,094.96 vs. price of MXN5,885.43 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 218.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#68 of 337)

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


Safran Business Description

Address 2, boulevard du General-Martial-Valin, Paris, FRA, 75015
Safran is a key player in the global commercial and military aerospace propulsion and equipment sectors. The group has three reportable segments: aerospace propulsion (commercial and military aircraft engines and spare parts); aircraft equipment, defense, and aerosystems (diversified business supplying components ranging from landing gear to avionics); and aircraft interiors (seats, cabins, and in-flight entertainment systems). Safran is a partner to the CFM joint venture with GE Aviation, which produces narrow-body engines.
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