NSK (NPSKF) Days Payable: 50.64 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Below Median


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What is NSK Days Payable?

NSK NPSKF 73 Days Payable is 50.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 65.99. GuruFocus rates NPSKF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, NSK ranks worse than 57.67% on this metric.

NSK's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $700 Mil. NSK's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,262 Mil. Hence, NSK's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.64.

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

NPSKF' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.57   Med: 65.99   Max: 78.1
Current: 57.57

During the past 13 years, NSK's highest Days Payable was 78.10. The lowest was 57.57. And the median was 65.99.

NPSKF's Days Payable is ranked worse than
57.67% of 1311 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.02 vs NPSKF: 57.57

NSK's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (74.22) to Mar. 2026 (50.64). It may suggest that NSK accelerated paying its suppliers.


NSK Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NSK'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.

NSK Days Payable Chart

NSK Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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NSK Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NPSKF vs ORLY, AZO: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, NSK'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.


NSK Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, NSK's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NSK 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.

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

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (849.007 + 685.065) / 2 ) / 4539.581*365
=767.036 / 4539.581*365
=61.67

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

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (715.262 + 685.065) / 2 ) / 1261.643*365 / 4
=700.1635 / 1261.643*365 / 4
=50.64

* 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 50.64 mean?
NSK (NPSKF) has a Days Payable of 50.64 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 NSK and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 65.99. Over the past decade, NSK's Days Payable has ranged from 57.57 to 78.10. According to the industry distribution chart, NSK ranks #756 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is NSK's Days Payable too high?
NSK's current Days Payable of 50.64 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 65.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.57 to a high of 78.10. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.02. NSK's value of 50.64 is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NSK ranks #756 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NSK has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NSK's Days Payable compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, NSK ranks #756 out of 1311 companies for Days Payable. This places NSK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.02. NSK's value of 50.64 is 24.4% below this benchmark. Historically, NSK's own Days Payable has ranged from 57.57 to 78.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.99 vs. the industry median of 67.02, NSK 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.02, based on 1,311 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. NSK's current Days Payable of 50.64 is 24.4% 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 NSK and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NSK's current Days Payable is 50.64, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 65.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NSK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSK (NPSKF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.92, compared to a current price of $7.25 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 50.64, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 65.99 and 24.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.02. NSK's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 NSK (NPSKF), the current Days Payable is 50.64 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 NSK (NPSKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NSK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.25 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.92. GuruFocus considers NSK to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NPSKF:

  • Days Payable: 50.64 (23% below median its 10-year median of 65.99)
  • GF Value™: $5.92 vs. price of $7.25 (22.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#756 of 1311)

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


NSK Business Description

Address 1-6-3 Ohsaki, Nissei Building, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8560
NSK Ltd is a Japan-based company that manufactures and sells automotive products, precision machinery, and mechatronic products. The company has two business segments, the Industrial Machinery business and the Automobile Business. The Industrial machinery bearing business is comprised of three sub-segments: the general machinery, electrical and IT equipment, and the Aftermarket segment. The Automobile business is engaged in the production and sales of bearings for car manufacturers and automotive component manufacturers, steering columns, and automatic transmission components. Its products include ball bearings, roller bearings, Plummer blocks, electric power steering, and super precision bearings. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automobile segment.
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