Nisshin Seifun Group (STU:NFR) Days Payable: 43.67 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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STU:NFR Nisshin Seifun Group Inc STU:NFR
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GF Value €10.58
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What is Nisshin Seifun Group Days Payable?

Nisshin Seifun Group STU:NFR -6.03% 82 Days Payable is 43.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 39.23. GuruFocus rates STU:NFR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.58. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,893 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks worse than 54.99% on this metric.

Nisshin Seifun Group's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €428 Mil. Nisshin Seifun Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €894 Mil. Hence, Nisshin Seifun Group's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.67.

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

STU:NFR' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.26   Med: 39.23   Max: 51.55
Current: 39.61

During the past 13 years, Nisshin Seifun Group's highest Days Payable was 51.55. The lowest was 37.26. And the median was 39.23.

STU:NFR's Days Payable is ranked worse than
54.99% of 1893 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 43.93 vs STU:NFR: 39.61

Nisshin Seifun Group's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (39.43) to Mar. 2026 (43.67). It may suggest that Nisshin Seifun Group delayed paying its suppliers.


Nisshin Seifun Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nisshin Seifun 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.

Nisshin Seifun Group Days Payable Chart

Nisshin Seifun Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Nisshin Seifun Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:NFR vs KHC, GIS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nisshin Seifun 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.


Nisshin Seifun Group Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nisshin Seifun Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nisshin Seifun Group's Days Payable falls into.


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Nisshin Seifun 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.

Nisshin Seifun Group'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
=( (402.573 + 392.432) / 2 ) / 3654.083*365
=397.5025 / 3654.083*365
=39.71

Nisshin Seifun 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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (463.334 + 392.432) / 2 ) / 894.177*365 / 4
=427.883 / 894.177*365 / 4
=43.67

* 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 43.67 mean?
Nisshin Seifun Group (STU:NFR) has a Days Payable of 43.67 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 Nisshin Seifun Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 39.23. Over the past decade, Nisshin Seifun Group's Days Payable has ranged from 37.26 to 51.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks #1041 out of 1893 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Nisshin Seifun Group's Days Payable too high?
Nisshin Seifun Group's current Days Payable of 43.67 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 39.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.26 to a high of 51.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 43.93. Nisshin Seifun Group's value of 43.67 is 0.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks #1041 out of 1893 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nisshin Seifun Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nisshin Seifun Group's Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks #1041 out of 1893 companies for Days Payable. This places Nisshin Seifun Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 43.93. Nisshin Seifun Group's value of 43.67 is 0.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Nisshin Seifun Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 37.26 to 51.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.23 vs. the industry median of 43.93, Nisshin Seifun Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 43.93, based on 1,893 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. Nisshin Seifun Group's current Days Payable of 43.67 is 0.6% 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 Nisshin Seifun Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 43.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nisshin Seifun Group's current Days Payable is 43.67, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 39.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nisshin Seifun Group stock overvalued right now?
Nisshin Seifun Group (STU:NFR) has a current Days Payable of 43.67. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.58, compared to a current price of €10.90 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 43.67, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 39.23 and 0.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 43.93. Nisshin Seifun Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Nisshin Seifun Group (STU:NFR), the current Days Payable is 43.67 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 Nisshin Seifun Group (STU:NFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nisshin Seifun Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.90 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.58.

Key valuation signals for STU:NFR:

  • Days Payable: 43.67 (11% above median its 10-year median of 39.23)
  • GF Value™: €10.58 vs. price of €10.90 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 0.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1041 of 1893)

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


Nisshin Seifun Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 2002:Japan
Address 1-25 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-8441
Nisshin Seifun Group Inc is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the flour milling business, food business, and prepared meals and prepared foods business. The company operates through four segments. The Flour Milling segment covers flour, bran, and related products. The Food segment includes premixes, household flour, pasta, sauces, frozen foods, baking ingredients, biochemical products, health foods, and drug discovery support. The Ready-made Meals segment provides cooked foods such as bento boxes, side dishes, and noodles. The Others segment includes engineering, cargo handling, storage, and other non-core businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Flour Milling segment.
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