SOMLF (SECOM Co) Days Payable: 16.89 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Below Median


SOMLF SECOM Co Ltd SOMLF
79 GF Score
Price $40.05
GF Value $36.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SECOM Co Days Payable?

SECOM Co SOMLF 79 Days Payable is 16.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 22.85. GuruFocus rates SOMLF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Business Services companies, SECOM Co ranks worse than 79.28% on this metric.

SECOM Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $274 Mil. SECOM Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,480 Mil. Hence, SECOM Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for SECOM Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SOMLF' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.61   Med: 22.85   Max: 25.38
Current: 16.61

During the past 13 years, SECOM Co's highest Days Payable was 25.38. The lowest was 16.61. And the median was 22.85.

SOMLF's Days Payable is ranked worse than
79.28% of 941 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.9 vs SOMLF: 16.61

SECOM Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (15.33) to Mar. 2026 (16.89). It may suggest that SECOM Co delayed paying its suppliers.


SECOM Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SECOM Co'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.

SECOM Co Days Payable Chart

SECOM Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.33 23.30 21.44 18.04 19.70

SECOM Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 15.33 16.68 14.78 15.94 16.89

SOMLF vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, SECOM Co'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.


SECOM Co Days Payable vs Business Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where SECOM Co's Days Payable falls into.


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SECOM Co 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.

SECOM Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (275.934 + 307.897) / 2 ) / 5407.603*365
=291.9155 / 5407.603*365
=19.70

SECOM Co's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (240.169 + 307.897) / 2 ) / 1480.451*365 / 4
=274.033 / 1480.451*365 / 4
=16.89

* 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 16.89 mean?
SECOM Co (SOMLF) has a Days Payable of 16.89 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 SECOM Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 22.85. Over the past decade, SECOM Co's Days Payable has ranged from 16.61 to 25.38. According to the industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #746 out of 941 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is SECOM Co's Days Payable too high?
SECOM Co's current Days Payable of 16.89 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 22.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.61 to a high of 25.38. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.90. SECOM Co's value of 16.89 is 64% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #746 out of 941 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SECOM Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SECOM Co's Days Payable compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SECOM Co ranks #746 out of 941 companies for Days Payable. This places SECOM Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.90. SECOM Co's value of 16.89 is 64% below this benchmark. Historically, SECOM Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 16.61 to 25.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.85 vs. the industry median of 46.90, SECOM Co 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.90, based on 941 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. SECOM Co's current Days Payable of 16.89 is 64% 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 SECOM Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SECOM Co's current Days Payable is 16.89, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 22.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SECOM Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SECOM Co (SOMLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.09, compared to a current price of $40.05 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 16.89, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 22.85 and 64% below the Business Services industry median of 46.90. SECOM Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 SECOM Co (SOMLF), the current Days Payable is 16.89 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 SECOM Co (SOMLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SECOM Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.05 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.09. GuruFocus considers SECOM Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SOMLF:

  • Days Payable: 16.89 (26% below median its 10-year median of 22.85)
  • GF Value™: $36.09 vs. price of $40.05 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64% below the Business Services median (#746 of 941)

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


SECOM Co Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0001
SECOM Co Ltd is a provider of security services and surveillance systems. The company operates seven business segments. BPO ICT segment provides information security, disaster response, data center, and EPO services. Disaster Prevention supplies fire alarms, extinguishing systems, and other equipment for offices, plants, tunnels, cultural properties, ships, and homes. Geospatial Information Services offers mapping and related services to governments in Japan and abroad. Insurance designs products reflecting risk reduction and specialized health coverage. Medical Services covers home care, nursing, senior residences, medical records, and equipment sales. Security Services delivers centralized systems for safety and monitoring. Others include real estate leasing and construction support.
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