Chewy (MIL:1CHWY) Days Payable: 49.15 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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MIL:1CHWY Chewy Inc MIL:1CHWY
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Price €20.07
GF Value €29.23
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Chewy Days Payable?

Chewy MIL:1CHWY +6.95% 48 Days Payable is 49.15 as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 49.59. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CHWY with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,106 Retail - Cyclical companies, Chewy ranks worse than 51.08% on this metric.

Chewy's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,080 Mil. Chewy's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €2,006 Mil. Hence, Chewy's Days Payable for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 49.15.

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

MIL:1CHWY' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.07   Med: 49.59   Max: 70.49
Current: 50.38

During the past 10 years, Chewy's highest Days Payable was 70.49. The lowest was 46.07. And the median was 49.59.

MIL:1CHWY's Days Payable is ranked worse than
51.08% of 1106 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.215 vs MIL:1CHWY: 50.38

Chewy's Days Payable declined from Apr. 2025 (51.06) to Apr. 2026 (49.15). It may suggest that Chewy accelerated paying its suppliers.


Chewy Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chewy'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.

Chewy Days Payable Chart

Chewy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 44.54 46.97 49.12 48.40 52.73

Chewy Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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MIL:1CHWY vs ETSY, CART, VIPS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Chewy'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.


Chewy Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chewy's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chewy 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.

Chewy's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1135.919 + 1039.411) / 2 ) / 7529.308*365
=1087.665 / 7529.308*365
=52.73

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

Days Payable (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1039.411 + 1120.99) / 2 ) / 2005.659*365 / 4
=1080.2005 / 2005.659*365 / 4
=49.15

* 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 49.15 mean?
Chewy (MIL:1CHWY) has a Days Payable of 49.15 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Chewy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.59. Over the past decade, Chewy's Days Payable has ranged from 46.07 to 70.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Chewy ranks #565 out of 1106 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Chewy's Days Payable too high?
Chewy's current Days Payable of 49.15 is near median its 10-year median of 49.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.07 to a high of 70.49. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.22. Chewy's value of 49.15 is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chewy ranks #565 out of 1106 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chewy has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chewy's Days Payable compare to ETSY and CART?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Chewy ranks #565 out of 1106 companies for Days Payable. This places Chewy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.22. Chewy's value of 49.15 is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, Chewy's own Days Payable has ranged from 46.07 to 70.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.59 vs. the industry median of 51.22, Chewy 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.22, based on 1,106 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. Chewy's current Days Payable of 49.15 is 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 Chewy and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chewy's current Days Payable is 49.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chewy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chewy (MIL:1CHWY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.23, compared to a current price of €20.07 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 49.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.59 and 4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.22. Chewy's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Chewy (MIL:1CHWY), the current Days Payable is 49.15 as of Apr. 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 Chewy (MIL:1CHWY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chewy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €20.07 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.23. GuruFocus considers Chewy to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1CHWY:

  • Days Payable: 49.15 (near median its 10-year median of 49.59)
  • GF Value™: €29.23 vs. price of €20.07 (31.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#565 of 1106)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CHWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chewy Business Description

Address 7700 West Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation, FL, USA, 33322
Chewy is the largest e-commerce petcare retailer in the US, generating $12.6 billion in fiscal 2025 sales across pet food, treats, hard goods, and pharmacy categories. The firm was founded in 2011, acquired by PetSmart in 2017, and tapped public markets as a stand-alone company in 2019 after spending time developing under the aegis of the pet superstore chain. The firm generates sales from pet food, treats, over-the-counter medications, medical prescription fulfillment, veterinary care, membership fees, sponsored ads, and hard goods like crates, leashes, and bowls.
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