AFC Group Holdings (NZSE:AFC) Days Payable: 1,659.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — 476% Above Median

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What is AFC Group Holdings Days Payable?

AFC Group Holdings NZSE:AFC Days Payable is 1,659.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 476% above its 10-year median of 288.04. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

AFC Group Holdings's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$1.81 Mil. AFC Group Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$0.20 Mil. Hence, AFC Group Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,659.47.

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

NZSE:AFC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.96   Med: 288.04   Max: 1955.43
Current: 1955.43

During the past 13 years, AFC Group Holdings's highest Days Payable was 1955.43. The lowest was 29.96. And the median was 288.04.

NZSE:AFC's Days Payable is not ranked
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 82.38 vs NZSE:AFC: 1955.43

AFC Group Holdings's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (706.20) to Mar. 2026 (1,659.47). It may suggest that AFC Group Holdings delayed paying its suppliers.


AFC Group Holdings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AFC Group Holdings's Days Payable can be seen below:

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* 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.

AFC Group Holdings Days Payable Chart

AFC Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,003.75 1,463.40 736.17 136.37 1,405.87

AFC Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 590.95 1,561.20 706.20 5,299.90 1,659.47

NZSE:AFC vs BF.B: Days Payable Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, AFC Group Holdings'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.


AFC Group Holdings Days Payable vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AFC Group Holdings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AFC Group Holdings's Days Payable falls into.



AFC Group Holdings 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.

AFC Group Holdings'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
=( (0.174 + 1.644) / 2 ) / 0.236*365
=0.909 / 0.236*365
=1,405.87

AFC Group Holdings'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1.975 + 1.644) / 2 ) / 0.199*365 / 2
=1.8095 / 0.199*365 / 2
=1,659.47

* 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 1,659.47 mean?
AFC Group Holdings (NZSE:AFC) has a Days Payable of 1,659.47 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 AFC Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 476% above median its historical median of 288.04. Over the past decade, AFC Group Holdings' Days Payable has ranged from 29.96 to 1,955.43.
Is AFC Group Holdings' Days Payable too high?
AFC Group Holdings' current Days Payable of 1,659.47 is 476% above median its 10-year median of 288.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.96 to a high of 1,955.43. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Payable is 82.38. AFC Group Holdings' value of 1,659.47 is 1914.4% above this industry median.
How does AFC Group Holdings' Days Payable compare to BF.B?
AFC Group Holdings' Days Payable of 1,659.47 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Days Payable is 82.38. AFC Group Holdings' value of 1,659.47 is 1914.4% above this benchmark. Historically, AFC Group Holdings' own Days Payable has ranged from 29.96 to 1,955.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 288.04 vs. the industry median of 82.38, AFC Group Holdings 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Payable among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 82.38, based on 201 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. AFC Group Holdings's current Days Payable of 1,659.47 is 1914.4% 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 AFC Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Payable is 82.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AFC Group Holdings's current Days Payable is 1,659.47, which is 476% above median its own 10-year median of 288.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AFC Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
AFC Group Holdings (NZSE:AFC) has a current Days Payable of 1,659.47. The current Days Payable is 1,659.47, which is 476% above median its 10-year median of 288.04 and 1914.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 82.38. 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 AFC Group Holdings (NZSE:AFC), the current Days Payable is 1,659.47 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.

AFC Group Holdings Business Description

Address 205 Queen Street, Suite A, Level 15, Tower 2, Auckland CBD, Auckland, NZL, 1010
AFC Group Holdings Ltd is engaged in the production, manufacturing, and purchasing of food, health, and cosmetic products for distribution in New Zealand and the Chinese markets. The group also operates in the winery and vineyard industry, which has manufacturing operations. Its reportable operating segments are Vineyard and Winery, Manufacturing, and Corporate. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Vineyard and Winery segment, which produces and sells several varietals and blends of wine.