Potter & Moore (STU:5K8) Days Payable: 120.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 91% Above Median

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STU:5K8 Potter & Moore PLC STU:5K8
56 GF Score
Price €0.27
GF Value €0.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Potter & Moore Days Payable?

Potter & Moore STU:5K8 -2.90% 56 Days Payable is 120.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 63.11. GuruFocus rates STU:5K8 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,890 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Potter & Moore ranks better than 83.65% on this metric.

Potter & Moore's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.13 Mil. Potter & Moore's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.86 Mil. Hence, Potter & Moore's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 120.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Potter & Moore's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

STU:5K8' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.16   Med: 63.11   Max: 102.11
Current: 102.11

During the past 13 years, Potter & Moore's highest Days Payable was 102.11. The lowest was 50.16. And the median was 63.11.

STU:5K8's Days Payable is ranked better than
83.65% of 1890 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.145 vs STU:5K8: 102.11

Potter & Moore's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (97.59) to Mar. 2026 (120.48). It may suggest that Potter & Moore delayed paying its suppliers.


Potter & Moore Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Potter & Moore'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.

Potter & Moore Days Payable Chart

Potter & Moore Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Potter & Moore Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 89.27 90.83 97.59 95.53 120.48

STU:5K8 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Days Payable Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Potter & Moore'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.


Potter & Moore Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Potter & Moore's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Potter & Moore's Days Payable falls into.


STU:5K8
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Potter & Moore 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.

Potter & Moore'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
=( (6.675 + 10.786) / 2 ) / 34.216*365
=8.7305 / 34.216*365
=93.13

Potter & Moore'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (11.469 + 10.786) / 2 ) / 16.855*365 / 2
=11.1275 / 16.855*365 / 2
=120.48

* 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 120.48 mean?
Potter & Moore (STU:5K8) has a Days Payable of 120.48 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 Potter & Moore and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 63.11. Over the past decade, Potter & Moore's Days Payable has ranged from 50.16 to 102.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Potter & Moore ranks #309 out of 1890 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Potter & Moore's Days Payable too high?
Potter & Moore's current Days Payable of 120.48 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 63.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.16 to a high of 102.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Potter & Moore's value of 120.48 is 172.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Potter & Moore ranks #309 out of 1890 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Potter & Moore has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Potter & Moore's Days Payable compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Potter & Moore ranks #309 out of 1890 companies for Days Payable. This places Potter & Moore in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Potter & Moore's value of 120.48 is 172.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Potter & Moore's own Days Payable has ranged from 50.16 to 102.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.11 vs. the industry median of 44.15, Potter & Moore 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.15, based on 1,890 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. Potter & Moore's current Days Payable of 120.48 is 172.9% 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 Potter & Moore and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Potter & Moore's current Days Payable is 120.48, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 63.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Potter & Moore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Potter & Moore (STU:5K8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.36, compared to a current price of €0.27 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 120.48, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 63.11 and 172.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. Potter & Moore's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Potter & Moore (STU:5K8), the current Days Payable is 120.48 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 Potter & Moore (STU:5K8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Potter & Moore stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.27 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.36. GuruFocus considers Potter & Moore to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5K8:

  • Days Payable: 120.48 (91% above median its 10-year median of 63.11)
  • GF Value™: €0.36 vs. price of €0.27 (25.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 172.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#309 of 1890)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5K8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Potter & Moore Business Description

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Address 1210 Lincoln Road, Werrington, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, GBR, PE4 6ND
Potter & Moore PLC is a British company specialising in the creation and manufacturing of high-quality personal care and beauty products. Its brands are Emma Hardie, The Curl Company, Janina, and Others. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services to ensure a seamless journey from concept to consumer, including: Market Analysis, Creative Concept Generation, Product Development, Brand Development, Manufacturing, and Logistics.
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