Schaeffler AGSFFLY -0.21%71 Days Payable is 72.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 65.94. GuruFocus rates SFFLY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Schaeffler AG ranks better than 51.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schaeffler AG's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
SFFLY'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.89 Med: 65.94 Max: 77.09
Current: 68.72
During the past 13 years, Schaeffler AG's highest Days Payable was 77.09. The lowest was 57.89. And the median was 65.94.
SFFLY's Days Payable is ranked better than 51.87% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.02
vs SFFLY: 68.72
Schaeffler AG's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (71.46) to Mar. 2026 (72.78).
It may suggest that Schaeffler AGdelayed paying its suppliers.
Schaeffler AG Days Payable Related Terms
Schaeffler AG Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schaeffler AG'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Schaeffler AG'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.
Schaeffler AG Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Schaeffler AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schaeffler AG'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.
Schaeffler AG'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.
Schaeffler AG (SFFLY) has a Days Payable of 72.78 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 Schaeffler AG and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 65.94. Over the past decade, Schaeffler AG's Days Payable has ranged from 57.89 to 77.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Schaeffler AG ranks #631 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Schaeffler AG's Days Payable too high?
Schaeffler AG's current Days Payable of 72.78 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 65.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.89 to a high of 77.09. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.02. Schaeffler AG's value of 72.78 is 8.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schaeffler AG ranks #631 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Schaeffler AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schaeffler AG's Days Payable compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Schaeffler AG ranks #631 out of 1311 companies for Days Payable. This puts Schaeffler AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.02. Schaeffler AG's value of 72.78 is 8.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Schaeffler AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 57.89 to 77.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.94 vs. the industry median of 67.02, Schaeffler AG 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.02, based on 1,311 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. Schaeffler AG's current Days Payable of 72.78 is 8.6% 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 Schaeffler AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schaeffler AG's current Days Payable is 72.78, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 65.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schaeffler AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schaeffler AG (SFFLY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.27, compared to a current price of $9.89 — trading 57.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 72.78, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 65.94 and 8.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.02. Schaeffler AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Schaeffler AG (SFFLY), the current Days Payable is 72.78 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 Schaeffler AG (SFFLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schaeffler AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.89 is trading 57.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.27.
GuruFocus considers Schaeffler AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFFLY:
Days Payable: 72.78 (10% above median its 10-year median of 65.94)
GF Value™: $6.27 vs. price of $9.89 (57.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#631 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFFLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schaeffler AG is an automotive and industrial supplier. The company's business is managed based on three divisions: Automotive Technologies, Automotive Aftermarket, and Industrial. The Automotive Technologies division organizes its business in the Engine Systems, Transmission Systems, E-Mobility, and Chassis Systems business divisions. The industrial division distributes components and systems for rotary and linear movements as well as services for a wide range of industrial sectors. The Automotive Aftermarket division is responsible for business with spare vehicle parts. Its Automotive Technologies generates revenue. Its geographical segments are Europe, the Americas, Greater China, and Asia-Pacific.
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