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Shake ShackMEX:SHAK -5.44%76 Days Payable is 12.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 14.69. GuruFocus rates MEX:SHAK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,159.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Restaurants companies, Shake Shack ranks worse than 95.47% on this metric.
Shake Shack's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN466 Mil. Shake Shack's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,476 Mil.
Hence, Shake Shack's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shake Shack's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SHAK'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.95 Med: 14.69 Max: 22.23
Current: 10.95
During the past 13 years, Shake Shack's highest Days Payable was 22.23. The lowest was 10.95. And the median was 14.69.
MEX:SHAK's Days Payable is ranked worse than 95.47% of 353
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 35.42
vs MEX:SHAK: 10.95
Shake Shack's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (11.82) to Mar. 2026 (12.24).
It may suggest that Shake Shackdelayed paying its suppliers.
Shake Shack Days Payable Related Terms
Shake Shack Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shake Shack'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.
MEX:SHAK vs ARCO, BJRI, WEN: Days Payable Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack Days Payable vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shake Shack's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack (MEX:SHAK) has a Days Payable of 12.24 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 14.69. Over the past decade, Shake Shack's Days Payable has ranged from 10.95 to 22.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #337 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 95.5%.
Is Shake Shack's Days Payable too high?
Shake Shack's current Days Payable of 12.24 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 14.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.95 to a high of 22.23. The Restaurants industry median Days Payable is 35.42. Shake Shack's value of 12.24 is 65.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #337 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's Days Payable compare to ARCO and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #337 out of 353 companies for Days Payable. This places Shake Shack in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 35.42. Shake Shack's value of 12.24 is 65.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Shake Shack's own Days Payable has ranged from 10.95 to 22.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.69 vs. the industry median of 35.42, Shake Shack has consistently been below 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 Restaurants company?
The median Days Payable among Restaurants companies is 35.42, based on 353 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. Shake Shack's current Days Payable of 12.24 is 65.4% below 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Payable is 35.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shake Shack's current Days Payable is 12.24, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 14.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (MEX:SHAK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,159.23, compared to a current price of MXN991.00 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 12.24, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 14.69 and 65.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 35.42. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Shake Shack (MEX:SHAK), the current Days Payable is 12.24 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 Shake Shack (MEX:SHAK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN991.00 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,159.23.
GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SHAK:
Days Payable: 12.24 (17% below median its 10-year median of 14.69)
GF Value™: MXN2,159.23 vs. price of MXN991.00 (54.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% below the Restaurants median (#337 of 353)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SHAK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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