GBS Software AG (XTER:1GBS) Days Payable: 25.07 (As of Dec. 2025) — 89% Below Median

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What is GBS Software AG Days Payable?

GBS Software AG XTER:1GBS 54 Days Payable is 25.07 as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 225.05. GuruFocus rates XTER:1GBS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,610 Software companies, GBS Software AG ranks worse than 38314.14% on this metric.

GBS Software AG's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.03 Mil. GBS Software AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.21 Mil. Hence, GBS Software AG's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.07.

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

During the past 13 years, GBS Software AG's highest Days Payable was 821.25. The lowest was 150.70. And the median was 225.05.

XTER:1GBS's Days Payable is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 51.36
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Payable only.

GBS Software AG's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (29.16) to Dec. 2025 (25.07). It may suggest that GBS Software AG accelerated paying its suppliers.


GBS Software AG Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GBS Software AG'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.

GBS Software AG Days Payable Chart

GBS Software AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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GBS Software AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 319.13 125.76 29.16 184.53 25.07

XTER:1GBS vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, GBS Software AG'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.


GBS Software AG Days Payable vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where GBS Software AG's Days Payable falls into.


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GBS Software AG 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.

GBS Software AG'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
=( (0.04991186 + 0.05119494) / 2 ) / 0.24141886*365
=0.0505534 / 0.24141886*365
=76.43

GBS Software AG's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.0073549499999999 + 0.05119494) / 2 ) / 0.21309976*365 / 2
=0.029274945 / 0.21309976*365 / 2
=25.07

* 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 25.07 mean?
GBS Software AG (XTER:1GBS) has a Days Payable of 25.07 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on GBS Software AG and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 225.05. Over the past decade, GBS Software AG's Days Payable has ranged from 150.70 to 821.25. According to the industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #999999 out of 2610 companies in the Software industry.
Is GBS Software AG's Days Payable too high?
GBS Software AG's current Days Payable of 25.07 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 225.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 150.70 to a high of 821.25. The Software industry median Days Payable is 51.36. GBS Software AG's value of 25.07 is 51.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #999999 out of 2610 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GBS Software AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GBS Software AG's Days Payable compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GBS Software AG ranks #999999 out of 2610 companies for Days Payable. This places GBS Software AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.36. GBS Software AG's value of 25.07 is 51.2% below this benchmark. Historically, GBS Software AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 150.70 to 821.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 225.05 vs. the industry median of 51.36, GBS Software AG 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 Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 51.36, based on 2,610 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. GBS Software AG's current Days Payable of 25.07 is 51.2% 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 GBS Software AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 51.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GBS Software AG's current Days Payable is 25.07, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 225.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GBS Software AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG (XTER:1GBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.20, compared to a current price of €5.05 — trading 320.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 25.07, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 225.05 and 51.2% below the Software industry median of 51.36. GBS Software AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 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 GBS Software AG (XTER:1GBS), the current Days Payable is 25.07 as of Dec. 2025. 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 GBS Software AG (XTER:1GBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GBS Software AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.05 is trading 320.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.20. GuruFocus considers GBS Software AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:1GBS:

  • Days Payable: 25.07 (89% below median its 10-year median of 225.05)
  • GF Value™: €1.20 vs. price of €5.05 (320.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.2% below the Software median (#999999 of 2610)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:1GBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GBS Software AG Business Description

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GBS Software AG provides solutions and services in the fields of messaging security and workflow for the IBM and Microsoft collaboration platforms. It acts as a providers of email security and workflow management solutions. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Asia. It provides retirement management solutions as well. The group provides the following services: Domino Administration, XPages migration, Mobility, Consulting, and Training and mentoring.
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