STLN (Starling Oncology) Days Payable: 33.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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STLN Starling Oncology Inc STLN
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What is Starling Oncology Days Payable?

Starling Oncology STLN +5.56% 56 Days Payable is 33.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 25.85. GuruFocus rates STLN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Starling Oncology ranks worse than 73.72% on this metric.

Starling Oncology's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.4 Mil. Starling Oncology's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $124.1 Mil. Hence, Starling Oncology's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.38.

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

STLN' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.41   Med: 25.85   Max: 31.74
Current: 30.05

During the past 8 years, Starling Oncology's highest Days Payable was 31.74. The lowest was 16.41. And the median was 25.85.

STLN's Days Payable is ranked worse than
73.72% of 605 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 56.95 vs STLN: 30.05

Starling Oncology's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (28.07) to Mar. 2026 (33.38). It may suggest that Starling Oncology delayed paying its suppliers.


Starling Oncology Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starling Oncology'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.

Starling Oncology Days Payable Chart

Starling Oncology Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 31.74 22.71 16.41 20.84 28.89

Starling Oncology 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 28.07 28.64 27.37 30.16 33.38

STLN vs SRTA, CCRN, CYH: Days Payable Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Starling Oncology'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.


Starling Oncology Days Payable vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Starling Oncology's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Starling Oncology's Days Payable falls into.


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Starling Oncology 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.

Starling Oncology'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
=( (24.324 + 43.167) / 2 ) / 426.294*365
=33.7455 / 426.294*365
=28.89

Starling Oncology'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
=( (43.167 + 47.65) / 2 ) / 124.126*365 / 4
=45.4085 / 124.126*365 / 4
=33.38

* 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 33.38 mean?
Starling Oncology (STLN) has a Days Payable of 33.38 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 Starling Oncology and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 25.85. Over the past decade, Starling Oncology's Days Payable has ranged from 16.41 to 31.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Starling Oncology ranks #446 out of 605 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Starling Oncology's Days Payable too high?
Starling Oncology's current Days Payable of 33.38 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 25.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.41 to a high of 31.74. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Payable is 56.95. Starling Oncology's value of 33.38 is 41.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starling Oncology ranks #446 out of 605 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Starling Oncology has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starling Oncology's Days Payable compare to SRTA and CCRN?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Starling Oncology ranks #446 out of 605 companies for Days Payable. This places Starling Oncology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 56.95. Starling Oncology's value of 33.38 is 41.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Starling Oncology's own Days Payable has ranged from 16.41 to 31.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.85 vs. the industry median of 56.95, Starling Oncology 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Payable among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 56.95, based on 605 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. Starling Oncology's current Days Payable of 33.38 is 41.4% 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 Starling Oncology and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Payable is 56.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starling Oncology's current Days Payable is 33.38, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 25.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starling Oncology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starling Oncology (STLN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.29, compared to a current price of $5.17 — trading 125.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 33.38, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 25.85 and 41.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 56.95. Starling Oncology's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Starling Oncology (STLN), the current Days Payable is 33.38 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 Starling Oncology (STLN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starling Oncology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.17 is trading 125.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.29. GuruFocus considers Starling Oncology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STLN:

  • Days Payable: 33.38 (29% above median its 10-year median of 25.85)
  • GF Value™: $2.29 vs. price of $5.17 (125.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#446 of 605)

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Starling Oncology Business Description

Address 18000 Studebaker Road, Suite 800, Cerritos, CA, USA, 90703
The Oncology Institute Inc offers oncology care and treatment services to patients through several clinics located across the United States. It offers services such as infusion chemotherapy, oral drug chemotherapy, hospice and palliative care, autologous stem cell transplants, outpatient blood product transfusions, patient navigator programs, radiation oncology, and others on a fee or value-based model. Additionally, the company enrolls patients in clinical trials, where appropriate. The company has three operating segments: Specialty Pharmacy, Patient Services, and Clinical Trials and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from the Specialty Pharmacy segment, which operates specialty and retail pharmacies providing IV-infused, oral, injectable, and other medications for oncology treatment.
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