Fonterra Co-operative GroupNZSE:FCG -1.17%65 Days Payable is 60.16 as of Jan. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 58.19. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FCG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$2.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,881 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks better than 70.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fonterra Co-operative Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:FCG'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.75 Med: 58.19 Max: 77.79
Current: 67.12
During the past 13 years, Fonterra Co-operative Group's highest Days Payable was 77.79. The lowest was 33.75. And the median was 58.19.
NZSE:FCG's Days Payable is ranked better than 70.44% of 1881
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.14
vs NZSE:FCG: 67.12
* 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.
NZSE:FCG vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Fonterra Co-operative Group'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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fonterra Co-operative Group's Days Payable falls into.
Fonterra Co-operative Group 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.
* 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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) has a Days Payable of 60.16 as of Jan. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.19. Over the past decade, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Days Payable has ranged from 33.75 to 77.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #556 out of 1881 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group's Days Payable too high?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Days Payable of 60.16 is near median its 10-year median of 58.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.75 to a high of 77.79. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.14. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 60.16 is 36.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #556 out of 1881 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fonterra Co-operative Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonterra Co-operative Group's Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #556 out of 1881 companies for Days Payable. This puts Fonterra Co-operative Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 44.14. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 60.16 is 36.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Fonterra Co-operative Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 33.75 to 77.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.19 vs. the industry median of 44.14, Fonterra Co-operative Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.14, based on 1,881 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. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Days Payable of 60.16 is 36.3% 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Days Payable is 60.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$2.96, compared to a current price of NZ$4.21 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 60.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.19 and 36.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.14. Fonterra Co-operative Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG), the current Days Payable is 60.16 as of Jan. 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$4.21 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$2.96.
GuruFocus considers Fonterra Co-operative Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:FCG:
Days Payable: 60.16 (near median its 10-year median of 58.19)
GF Value™: NZ$2.96 vs. price of NZ$4.21 (42.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#556 of 1881)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:FCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd operates predominantly in the international dairy industry. The company is involved in the collection, manufacture, and sale of milk and milk-derived products through its ingredients, Consumer and Foodservice channels. The company's reportable segments are Global Markets, Greater China, and Core Operations and the majority of the revenue is generated from its core operations segment. Its primary geographic markets is Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the Rest of the world.
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