Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Days Payable: 124.92 (As of Dec. 2025) — 10% Above Median

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OSTO:TSEC Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC
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Price kr10.90
GF Value kr18.05
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What is Tempest Security AB Days Payable?

Tempest Security AB OSTO:TSEC +0.93% 70 Days Payable is 124.92 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 113.32. GuruFocus rates OSTO:TSEC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr18.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Business Services companies, Tempest Security AB ranks better than 81.16% on this metric.

Tempest Security AB's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr14.7 Mil. Tempest Security AB's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr10.7 Mil. Hence, Tempest Security AB's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 124.92.

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

OSTO:TSEC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 73   Med: 113.32   Max: 159.78
Current: 131.48

During the past 11 years, Tempest Security AB's highest Days Payable was 159.78. The lowest was 73.00. And the median was 113.32.

OSTO:TSEC's Days Payable is ranked better than
81.16% of 945 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 45.81 vs OSTO:TSEC: 131.48

Tempest Security AB's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (134.00) to Dec. 2025 (124.92). It may suggest that Tempest Security AB accelerated paying its suppliers.


Tempest Security AB Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tempest Security AB'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.

Tempest Security AB Days Payable Chart

Tempest Security AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 87.05 73.00 115.59 111.04 135.29

Tempest Security AB Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 134.00 152.60 113.21 138.14 124.92

OSTO:TSEC vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Tempest Security AB'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.


Tempest Security AB Days Payable vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Tempest Security AB's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tempest Security AB's Days Payable falls into.


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Tempest Security AB 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.

Tempest Security AB's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (14.776 + 15.689) / 2 ) / 41.095*365
=15.2325 / 41.095*365
=135.29

Tempest Security AB's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (13.626 + 15.689) / 2 ) / 10.707*365 / 4
=14.6575 / 10.707*365 / 4
=124.92

* 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 124.92 mean?
Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) has a Days Payable of 124.92 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Tempest Security AB and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 113.32. Over the past decade, Tempest Security AB's Days Payable has ranged from 73.00 to 159.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #178 out of 945 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Tempest Security AB's Days Payable too high?
Tempest Security AB's current Days Payable of 124.92 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 113.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.00 to a high of 159.78. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 45.81. Tempest Security AB's value of 124.92 is 172.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #178 out of 945 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tempest Security AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tempest Security AB's Days Payable compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Tempest Security AB ranks #178 out of 945 companies for Days Payable. This places Tempest Security AB in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 45.81. Tempest Security AB's value of 124.92 is 172.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Tempest Security AB's own Days Payable has ranged from 73.00 to 159.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 113.32 vs. the industry median of 45.81, Tempest Security AB 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 45.81, based on 945 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. Tempest Security AB's current Days Payable of 124.92 is 172.7% 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 Tempest Security AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 45.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tempest Security AB's current Days Payable is 124.92, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 113.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tempest Security AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr18.05, compared to a current price of kr10.90 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 124.92, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 113.32 and 172.7% above the Business Services industry median of 45.81. Tempest Security AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC), the current Days Payable is 124.92 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Tempest Security AB (OSTO:TSEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tempest Security AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr10.90 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr18.05. GuruFocus considers Tempest Security AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:TSEC:

  • Days Payable: 124.92 (10% above median its 10-year median of 113.32)
  • GF Value™: kr18.05 vs. price of kr10.90 (39.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 172.7% above the Business Services median (#178 of 945)

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


Tempest Security AB Business Description

Address Ralambsvagen 17, 18th Floor, Stockholm, SWE, 112 59
Tempest Security AB provides solutions for security, protection, and service. The company has two segments: Security Solutions and Risk Solutions. The company gains the majority of revenue from Security Solutions, where it provides security guards, orderlies, and shop control. Risk Solutions includes Consulting, training, personal protection, and other specialized services. Geographically, the business activities function through the regions of Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.
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