Forrester Research (STU:FFR) Days Payable: 2.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — 37% Above Median


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What is Forrester Research Days Payable?

Forrester Research STU:FFR -1.85% 61 Days Payable is 2.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates STU:FFR with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.52. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 940 Business Services companies, Forrester Research ranks worse than 96.06% on this metric.

Forrester Research's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.8 Mil. Forrester Research's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33.4 Mil. Hence, Forrester Research's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.24.

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

STU:FFR' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 1.64   Max: 3.32
Current: 2.56

During the past 13 years, Forrester Research's highest Days Payable was 3.32. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.64.

STU:FFR's Days Payable is ranked worse than
96.06% of 940 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.88 vs STU:FFR: 2.56

Forrester Research's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (1.63) to Mar. 2026 (2.24). It may suggest that Forrester Research delayed paying its suppliers.


Forrester Research Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forrester Research'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.

Forrester Research Days Payable Chart

Forrester Research 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 1.31 0.94 1.93 2.69 2.04

Forrester Research 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 1.63 2.07 4.42 2.77 2.24

STU:FFR vs RGP, EGG, GLAI: Days Payable Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Forrester Research'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.


Forrester Research Days Payable vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Forrester Research 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.

Forrester Research'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
=( (0.922 + 0.711) / 2 ) / 145.792*365
=0.8165 / 145.792*365
=2.04

Forrester Research'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
=( (0.711 + 0.931) / 2 ) / 33.415*365 / 4
=0.821 / 33.415*365 / 4
=2.24

* 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 2.24 mean?
Forrester Research (STU:FFR) has a Days Payable of 2.24 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 Forrester Research and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Forrester Research's Days Payable has ranged from 0.98 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #903 out of 940 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Forrester Research's Days Payable too high?
Forrester Research's current Days Payable of 2.24 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 3.32. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.88. Forrester Research's value of 2.24 is 95.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #903 out of 940 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forrester Research has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forrester Research's Days Payable compare to RGP and EGG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #903 out of 940 companies for Days Payable. This places Forrester Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.88. Forrester Research's value of 2.24 is 95.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Forrester Research's own Days Payable has ranged from 0.98 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 46.88, Forrester Research 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 46.88, based on 940 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. Forrester Research's current Days Payable of 2.24 is 95.2% 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 Forrester Research and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forrester Research's current Days Payable is 2.24, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forrester Research stock overvalued right now?
Forrester Research (STU:FFR) has a current Days Payable of 2.24. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.52, compared to a current price of €7.95 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 2.24, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 95.2% below the Business Services industry median of 46.88. Forrester Research's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Forrester Research (STU:FFR), the current Days Payable is 2.24 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 Forrester Research (STU:FFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.95 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.52.

Key valuation signals for STU:FFR:

  • Days Payable: 2.24 (37% above median its 10-year median of 1.64)
  • GF Value™: €11.52 vs. price of €7.95 (31% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.2% below the Business Services median (#903 of 940)

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


Forrester Research Business Description

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Forrester Research Inc provides independent research, data, and advisory services. It operates through the following segments: The Research segment develops and delivers research, connect, and analytics products; The consulting segment includes the revenues and the related costs of the company's consulting organization, and the Events segment is engaged in developing and hosting in-person and virtual events.
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