MetallusMTUS -1.48%71 Days Payable is 52.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 37.33. GuruFocus rates MTUS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 602 Steel companies, Metallus ranks better than 58.64% on this metric.
Metallus's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $163 Mil. Metallus's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $283 Mil.
Hence, Metallus's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metallus's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
MTUS'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.6 Med: 37.33 Max: 51.58
Current: 51.58
During the past 13 years, Metallus's highest Days Payable was 51.58. The lowest was 29.60. And the median was 37.33.
MTUS's Days Payable is ranked better than 58.64% of 602
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 41.4
vs MTUS: 51.58
Metallus's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (46.31) to Mar. 2026 (52.58).
It may suggest that Metallusdelayed paying its suppliers.
Metallus Days Payable Related Terms
Metallus Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metallus'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 Steel subindustry, Metallus'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.
Metallus Days Payable vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Metallus's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metallus'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.
Metallus'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.
Metallus (MTUS) has a Days Payable of 52.58 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 Metallus and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 37.33. Over the past decade, Metallus' Days Payable has ranged from 29.60 to 51.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Metallus ranks #249 out of 602 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Metallus' Days Payable too high?
Metallus' current Days Payable of 52.58 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 37.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.60 to a high of 51.58. The Steel industry median Days Payable is 41.40. Metallus' value of 52.58 is 27% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metallus ranks #249 out of 602 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metallus has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metallus' Days Payable compare to NWPX and MSB?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Metallus ranks #249 out of 602 companies for Days Payable. This puts Metallus in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 41.40. Metallus' value of 52.58 is 27% above this benchmark. Historically, Metallus' own Days Payable has ranged from 29.60 to 51.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.33 vs. the industry median of 41.40, Metallus 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 Steel company?
The median Days Payable among Steel companies is 41.40, based on 602 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. Metallus's current Days Payable of 52.58 is 27% 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 Metallus and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Payable is 41.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metallus's current Days Payable is 52.58, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 37.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metallus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallus (MTUS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.28, compared to a current price of $19.93 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 52.58, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 37.33 and 27% above the Steel industry median of 41.40. Metallus' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Metallus (MTUS), the current Days Payable is 52.58 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 Metallus (MTUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.93 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.28.
GuruFocus considers Metallus to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTUS:
Days Payable: 52.58 (41% above median its 10-year median of 37.33)
GF Value™: $19.28 vs. price of $19.93 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27% above the Steel median (#249 of 602)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metallus Inc is an American-based manufacturer of alloy steel, as well as carbon and micro-alloy steel. The portfolio of the company includes special bar quality steel, seamless mechanical tubes, and value-added solutions, such as precision steel components. The company also supplies machining and thermal treatment services and manages raw material recycling programs that work as a feeder system for its melt operations. The company's products and services are used in the following sectors: oil and gas; automotive, industrial equipment; mining; construction; rail; aerospace and defense; heavy truck; agriculture and power generation. Geographically, the company mainly serves customers in the United States.
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