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Elopak ASAOSL:ELO +2.07%92 Days Payable is 41.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 66.37. GuruFocus rates OSL:ELO with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of kr40.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 381 Packaging & Containers companies, Elopak ASA ranks worse than 74.8% on this metric.
Elopak ASA's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr944 Mil. Elopak ASA's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2,091 Mil.
Hence, Elopak ASA's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elopak ASA's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:ELO'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.72 Med: 66.37 Max: 81
Current: 35.72
During the past 8 years, Elopak ASA's highest Days Payable was 81.00. The lowest was 35.72. And the median was 66.37.
OSL:ELO's Days Payable is ranked worse than 74.8% of 381
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 57.27
vs OSL:ELO: 35.72
Elopak ASA's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (33.67) to Mar. 2026 (41.22).
It may suggest that Elopak ASAdelayed paying its suppliers.
Elopak ASA Days Payable Related Terms
Elopak ASA Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elopak ASA'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Elopak ASA'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.
Elopak ASA Days Payable vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Elopak ASA's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elopak ASA'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.
Elopak ASA'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.
Elopak ASA (OSL:ELO) has a Days Payable of 41.22 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 Elopak ASA and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 66.37. Over the past decade, Elopak ASA's Days Payable has ranged from 35.72 to 81.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #285 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Elopak ASA's Days Payable too high?
Elopak ASA's current Days Payable of 41.22 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 66.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.72 to a high of 81.00. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Payable is 57.27. Elopak ASA's value of 41.22 is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #285 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elopak ASA has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elopak ASA's Days Payable compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #285 out of 381 companies for Days Payable. This places Elopak ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.27. Elopak ASA's value of 41.22 is 28% below this benchmark. Historically, Elopak ASA's own Days Payable has ranged from 35.72 to 81.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.37 vs. the industry median of 57.27, Elopak ASA 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Payable among Packaging & Containers companies is 57.27, based on 381 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. Elopak ASA's current Days Payable of 41.22 is 28% 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 Elopak ASA and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Payable is 57.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elopak ASA's current Days Payable is 41.22, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 66.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elopak ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elopak ASA (OSL:ELO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr40.89, compared to a current price of kr34.55 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 41.22, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 66.37 and 28% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 57.27. Elopak ASA's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Elopak ASA (OSL:ELO), the current Days Payable is 41.22 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 Elopak ASA (OSL:ELO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elopak ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr34.55 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr40.89.
GuruFocus considers Elopak ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:ELO:
Days Payable: 41.22 (38% below median its 10-year median of 66.37)
GF Value™: kr40.89 vs. price of kr34.55 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28% below the Packaging & Containers median (#285 of 381)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:ELO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elopak ASA is a supplier of carton packaging, filling equipment, and technical services. It uses renewable, recyclable, and sustainably sourced materials to provide packaging solutions. The company offers a natural and convenient alternative to plastic bottles and fits within a low-carbon circular economy. It generates the majority of its revenue from Cartons and closures, followed by Equipment and services. The company's geographical areas include Germany, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, and others.
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