VallourecSTU:VACE -1.44%71 Days Payable is 112.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 68.11. GuruFocus rates STU:VACE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.70. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 599 Steel companies, Vallourec ranks better than 83.81% on this metric.
Vallourec's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €701 Mil. Vallourec's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €570 Mil.
Hence, Vallourec's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 112.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vallourec's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
STU:VACE'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.77 Med: 68.11 Max: 104.23
Current: 104.23
During the past 13 years, Vallourec's highest Days Payable was 104.23. The lowest was 55.77. And the median was 68.11.
STU:VACE's Days Payable is ranked better than 83.81% of 599
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 41.39
vs STU:VACE: 104.23
Vallourec's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (105.29) to Mar. 2026 (112.16).
It may suggest that Vallourecdelayed paying its suppliers.
Vallourec Days Payable Related Terms
Vallourec Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vallourec'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.
STU:VACE vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Payable Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vallourec'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.
Vallourec Days Payable vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vallourec's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vallourec's Days Payable falls into.
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.
Vallourec's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Vallourec (STU:VACE) has a Days Payable of 112.16 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 Vallourec and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 68.11. Over the past decade, Vallourec's Days Payable has ranged from 55.77 to 104.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #97 out of 599 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Vallourec's Days Payable too high?
Vallourec's current Days Payable of 112.16 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 68.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.77 to a high of 104.23. The Steel industry median Days Payable is 41.39. Vallourec's value of 112.16 is 171% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #97 out of 599 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vallourec has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vallourec's Days Payable compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #97 out of 599 companies for Days Payable. This places Vallourec in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 41.39. Vallourec's value of 112.16 is 171% above this benchmark. Historically, Vallourec's own Days Payable has ranged from 55.77 to 104.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.11 vs. the industry median of 41.39, Vallourec 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 Steel company?
The median Days Payable among Steel companies is 41.39, based on 599 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. Vallourec's current Days Payable of 112.16 is 171% 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 Vallourec and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Payable is 41.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vallourec's current Days Payable is 112.16, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 68.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vallourec stock overvalued right now?
Vallourec (STU:VACE) has a current Days Payable of 112.16. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.70, compared to a current price of €4.12 — trading 52.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 112.16, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 68.11 and 171% above the Steel industry median of 41.39. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Vallourec (STU:VACE), the current Days Payable is 112.16 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 Vallourec (STU:VACE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.12 is trading 52.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.70.
Key valuation signals for STU:VACE:
Days Payable: 112.16 (65% above median its 10-year median of 68.11)
GF Value™: €2.70 vs. price of €4.12 (52.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 171% above the Steel median (#97 of 599)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:VACE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vallourec SA is a world leader in premium tubular solutions for the energy markets and for demanding industrial applications such as oil & gas wells in harsh environments, new generation power plants, challenging architectural projects, and high-performance mechanical equipment. Its pioneering spirit and cutting-edge R&D open new technological frontiers. With close to around 13,000 dedicated and passionate employees in more than 20 countries, it works hand- in-hand with its customers to offer more than just tubes: Vallourec delivers safe, competitive, and smart tubular solutions to make every project possible.
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