Vertu Motors (STU:V2N) Days Payable: 73.92 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median


STU:V2N Vertu Motors PLC STU:V2N
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What is Vertu Motors Days Payable?

Vertu Motors STU:V2N -1.76% 61 Days Payable is 73.92 as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 73.26. GuruFocus rates STU:V2N with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.80. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Vertu Motors ranks better than 52.7% on this metric.

Vertu Motors's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €962 Mil. Vertu Motors's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €2,375 Mil. Hence, Vertu Motors's Days Payable for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 73.92.

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

STU:V2N' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.5   Med: 73.26   Max: 100.38
Current: 70.08

During the past 13 years, Vertu Motors's highest Days Payable was 100.38. The lowest was 53.50. And the median was 73.26.

STU:V2N's Days Payable is ranked better than
52.7% of 1313 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.12 vs STU:V2N: 70.08

Vertu Motors's Days Payable increased from Feb. 2025 (73.46) to Feb. 2026 (73.92). It may suggest that Vertu Motors delayed paying its suppliers.


Vertu Motors Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertu Motors'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.

Vertu Motors Days Payable Chart

Vertu Motors Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 57.11 54.71 59.14 65.90 69.15

Vertu Motors Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 67.53 65.97 73.46 70.60 73.92

STU:V2N vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Vertu Motors'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.


Vertu Motors Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vertu Motors's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vertu Motors 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.

Vertu Motors's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (969.639 + 900.408) / 2 ) / 4935.521*365
=935.0235 / 4935.521*365
=69.15

Vertu Motors's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1023.212 + 900.408) / 2 ) / 2374.72*365 / 2
=961.81 / 2374.72*365 / 2
=73.92

* 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 73.92 mean?
Vertu Motors (STU:V2N) has a Days Payable of 73.92 as of Feb. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.26. Over the past decade, Vertu Motors' Days Payable has ranged from 53.50 to 100.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #621 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Vertu Motors' Days Payable too high?
Vertu Motors' current Days Payable of 73.92 is near median its 10-year median of 73.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.50 to a high of 100.38. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.12. Vertu Motors' value of 73.92 is 10.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #621 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' Days Payable compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #621 out of 1313 companies for Days Payable. This puts Vertu Motors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.12. Vertu Motors' value of 73.92 is 10.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Vertu Motors' own Days Payable has ranged from 53.50 to 100.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.26 vs. the industry median of 67.12, Vertu Motors 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.12, based on 1,313 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. Vertu Motors's current Days Payable of 73.92 is 10.1% 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 Vertu Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertu Motors's current Days Payable is 73.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertu Motors stock overvalued right now?
Vertu Motors (STU:V2N) has a current Days Payable of 73.92. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.80, compared to a current price of €0.84 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 73.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.26 and 10.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.12. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Vertu Motors (STU:V2N), the current Days Payable is 73.92 as of Feb. 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 Vertu Motors (STU:V2N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.84 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.80.

Key valuation signals for STU:V2N:

  • Days Payable: 73.92 (near median its 10-year median of 73.26)
  • GF Value™: €0.80 vs. price of €0.84 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#621 of 1313)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:V2N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vertu Motors Business Description

Address Vertu House, 5th Avenue Business Park, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, GBR, NE11 0XA
Vertu Motors PLC is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The business activity of the group includes selling new cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles, together with after-sale services. It operates through various franchise dealerships, such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Kia, Toyota, and many others. The company generates maximum revenue from used cars.
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