Auction Technology Group (STU:684) Days Payable: 82.74 (As of Mar. 2026) — 140% Above Median


STU:684 Auction Technology Group PLC STU:684
68 GF Score
Price €4.72
GF Value €7.55
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Auction Technology Group Days Payable?

Auction Technology Group STU:684 -2.48% 68 Days Payable is 82.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 34.42. GuruFocus rates STU:684 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,602 Software companies, Auction Technology Group ranks better than 63.99% on this metric.

Auction Technology Group's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.0 Mil. Auction Technology Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €48.4 Mil. Hence, Auction Technology Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 82.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Auction Technology Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

STU:684' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.75   Med: 34.42   Max: 175.35
Current: 84.26

During the past 8 years, Auction Technology Group's highest Days Payable was 175.35. The lowest was 10.75. And the median was 34.42.

STU:684's Days Payable is ranked better than
63.99% of 2602 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 53.825 vs STU:684: 84.26

Auction Technology Group's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (53.65) to Mar. 2026 (82.74). It may suggest that Auction Technology Group delayed paying its suppliers.


Auction Technology Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Auction Technology Group'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.

Auction Technology Group Days Payable Chart

Auction Technology Group Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 14.95 82.12 174.37 110.21 42.63

Auction Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep18 Sep19 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 145.45 54.02 53.65 68.14 82.74

STU:684 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Days Payable Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Auction Technology Group'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.


Auction Technology Group Days Payable vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Auction Technology Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Auction Technology Group's Days Payable falls into.


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Auction Technology Group 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.

Auction Technology Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (2.541 + 11.744) / 2 ) / 61.154*365
=7.1425 / 61.154*365
=42.63

Auction Technology Group'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
=( (11.744 + 32.178) / 2 ) / 48.44*365 / 2
=21.961 / 48.44*365 / 2
=82.74

* 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 82.74 mean?
Auction Technology Group (STU:684) has a Days Payable of 82.74 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 Auction Technology Group and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 34.42. Over the past decade, Auction Technology Group's Days Payable has ranged from 10.75 to 175.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #937 out of 2602 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Auction Technology Group's Days Payable too high?
Auction Technology Group's current Days Payable of 82.74 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 34.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.75 to a high of 175.35. The Software industry median Days Payable is 53.83. Auction Technology Group's value of 82.74 is 53.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #937 out of 2602 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Auction Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auction Technology Group's Days Payable compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #937 out of 2602 companies for Days Payable. This puts Auction Technology Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 53.83. Auction Technology Group's value of 82.74 is 53.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Auction Technology Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 10.75 to 175.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.42 vs. the industry median of 53.83, Auction Technology Group 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 Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 53.83, based on 2,602 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. Auction Technology Group's current Days Payable of 82.74 is 53.7% 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 Auction Technology Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 53.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Auction Technology Group's current Days Payable is 82.74, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 34.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auction Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group (STU:684) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.55, compared to a current price of €4.72 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 82.74, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 34.42 and 53.7% above the Software industry median of 53.83. Auction Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684), the current Days Payable is 82.74 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.72 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.55. GuruFocus considers Auction Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:684:

  • Days Payable: 82.74 (140% above median its 10-year median of 34.42)
  • GF Value™: €7.55 vs. price of €4.72 (37.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.7% above the Software median (#937 of 2602)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Auction Technology Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ATGl:UKATG:UK
Address 65 Southwark Street, The Harlequin Building, London, GBR, SE1 0HR
Auction Technology Group PLC is a digital marketplace operator that powers the discovery and sale of curated secondary goods through trusted online platforms. The Group operates curated auction and list-price marketplaces and provides value-added services, including seller marketing, integrated payments, shipping solutions, cross-listing capabilities, white-label auction technology, and partner network services. Its operations are organised into two reportable segments: Arts & Antiques and Industrial & Commercial, across which it operates multiple specialist marketplaces. The majority of revenue is generated from the Arts & Antiques segment. Geographically, it serves the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, and the United States, with the majority of revenue generated from the United States.
68GF Score

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