ScanSourceSCSC +1.06%73 Days Payable is 84.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 70.61. GuruFocus rates SCSC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,438 Hardware companies, ScanSource ranks better than 57.18% on this metric.
ScanSource's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $612 Mil. ScanSource's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $660 Mil.
Hence, ScanSource's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 84.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for ScanSource's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
SCSC'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.75 Med: 70.61 Max: 82.27
Current: 79.28
During the past 13 years, ScanSource's highest Days Payable was 82.27. The lowest was 55.75. And the median was 70.61.
SCSC's Days Payable is ranked better than 57.18% of 2438
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.935
vs SCSC: 79.28
ScanSource's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (80.07) to Mar. 2026 (84.61).
It may suggest that ScanSourcedelayed paying its suppliers.
ScanSource Days Payable Related Terms
ScanSource Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ScanSource'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, ScanSource'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.
ScanSource Days Payable vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ScanSource's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ScanSource'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.
ScanSource's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
ScanSource (SCSC) has a Days Payable of 84.61 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 ScanSource and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 70.61. Over the past decade, ScanSource's Days Payable has ranged from 55.75 to 82.27. According to the industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #1044 out of 2438 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is ScanSource's Days Payable too high?
ScanSource's current Days Payable of 84.61 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 70.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.75 to a high of 82.27. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.94. ScanSource's value of 84.61 is 21% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #1044 out of 2438 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ScanSource has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ScanSource's Days Payable compare to NLST and EACO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #1044 out of 2438 companies for Days Payable. This puts ScanSource in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 69.94. ScanSource's value of 84.61 is 21% above this benchmark. Historically, ScanSource's own Days Payable has ranged from 55.75 to 82.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.61 vs. the industry median of 69.94, ScanSource 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.94, based on 2,438 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. ScanSource's current Days Payable of 84.61 is 21% 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 ScanSource and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 69.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ScanSource's current Days Payable is 84.61, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 70.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ScanSource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource (SCSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.61, compared to a current price of $49.69 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 84.61, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 70.61 and 21% above the Hardware industry median of 69.94. ScanSource's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 ScanSource (SCSC), the current Days Payable is 84.61 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 ScanSource (SCSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $49.69 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.61.
GuruFocus considers ScanSource to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCSC:
Days Payable: 84.61 (20% above median its 10-year median of 70.61)
GF Value™: $43.61 vs. price of $49.69 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21% above the Hardware median (#1044 of 2438)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ScanSource Inc provides value-added services for technology manufacturers and sells to resellers in specialty technology markets. The firm's operations are organized in two segments: Specialty Technology Solutions and Intelisys & Advisory Segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Technology Solutions segment. The Specialty Technology Solutions segment includes the company's business in mobility and barcode, POS, payments, security and networking technologies. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States and Canada, and also has its presence in Brazil, and other countries.
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