Cohu (STU:CU3) Days Payable: 60.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Above Median


STU:CU3 Cohu Inc STU:CU3
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GF Value €22.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cohu Days Payable?

Cohu STU:CU3 -15.84% 60 Days Payable is 60.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 54.67. GuruFocus rates STU:CU3 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Semiconductors companies, Cohu ranks better than 54.86% on this metric.

Cohu's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.4 Mil. Cohu's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €58.1 Mil. Hence, Cohu's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.34.

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

STU:CU3' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.72   Med: 54.67   Max: 60.17
Current: 56.92

During the past 13 years, Cohu's highest Days Payable was 60.17. The lowest was 46.72. And the median was 54.67.

STU:CU3's Days Payable is ranked better than
54.86% of 997 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 53.06 vs STU:CU3: 56.92

Cohu's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (52.08) to Mar. 2026 (60.34). It may suggest that Cohu delayed paying its suppliers.


Cohu Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cohu'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.

Cohu Days Payable Chart

Cohu Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 54.11 55.95 47.55 51.76 52.69

Cohu Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:CU3 vs AEHR, ICHR, AMBA: Days Payable Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Cohu'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.


Cohu Days Payable vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Cohu's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cohu 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.

Cohu'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
=( (29.179 + 34.765) / 2 ) / 221.473*365
=31.972 / 221.473*365
=52.69

Cohu'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
=( (34.765 + 42.122) / 2 ) / 58.14*365 / 4
=38.4435 / 58.14*365 / 4
=60.34

* 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 60.34 mean?
Cohu (STU:CU3) has a Days Payable of 60.34 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 Cohu and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 54.67. Over the past decade, Cohu's Days Payable has ranged from 46.72 to 60.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Cohu ranks #450 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Cohu's Days Payable too high?
Cohu's current Days Payable of 60.34 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 54.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.72 to a high of 60.17. The Semiconductors industry median Days Payable is 53.06. Cohu's value of 60.34 is 13.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cohu ranks #450 out of 997 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cohu has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cohu's Days Payable compare to AEHR and ICHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Cohu ranks #450 out of 997 companies for Days Payable. This puts Cohu in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 53.06. Cohu's value of 60.34 is 13.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Cohu's own Days Payable has ranged from 46.72 to 60.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.67 vs. the industry median of 53.06, Cohu 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Payable among Semiconductors companies is 53.06, based on 997 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. Cohu's current Days Payable of 60.34 is 13.7% 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 Cohu and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Payable is 53.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cohu's current Days Payable is 60.34, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 54.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cohu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohu (STU:CU3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.64, compared to a current price of €51.10 — trading 125.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 60.34, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 54.67 and 13.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 53.06. Cohu's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Cohu (STU:CU3), the current Days Payable is 60.34 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 Cohu (STU:CU3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €51.10 is trading 125.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.64. GuruFocus considers Cohu to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CU3:

  • Days Payable: 60.34 (10% above median its 10-year median of 54.67)
  • GF Value™: €22.64 vs. price of €51.10 (125.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.7% above the Semiconductors median (#450 of 997)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CU3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cohu Business Description

Other Exchanges COHU:USA
Address 17087 Via Del Campo, San Diego, CA, USA, 92127-1711
Cohu Inc is a supplier of semiconductor test and inspection handlers, micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, and thermal sub-systems used by semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors. The company's products include Semiconductor ATE (Automated Test Equipment), Semiconductor Handlers, Interface Products such as test contactors, probe heads, and probe pins, Spares and Kits, Bare Board PCB Test Systems, and services. It has one reportable segment, Semiconductor Test and Inspection Equipment (Semiconductor Test & Inspection). Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the Philippines, followed by Taiwan, China, Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, and the Rest of the world.
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