SWGAF (The Swatch Group AG) Days Payable: 47.52 (As of Dec. 2025) — 31% Below Median


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What is The Swatch Group AG Days Payable?

The Swatch Group AG SWGAF 71 Days Payable is 47.52 as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 68.72. GuruFocus rates SWGAF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $171.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,102 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Swatch Group AG ranks better than 59.35% on this metric.

The Swatch Group AG's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $302 Mil. The Swatch Group AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,159 Mil. Hence, The Swatch Group AG's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 47.52.

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

SWGAF' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.07   Med: 68.72   Max: 72.14
Current: 64.32

During the past 13 years, The Swatch Group AG's highest Days Payable was 72.14. The lowest was 61.07. And the median was 68.72.

SWGAF's Days Payable is ranked better than
59.35% of 1102 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.215 vs SWGAF: 64.32

The Swatch Group AG's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (56.20) to Dec. 2025 (47.52). It may suggest that The Swatch Group AG accelerated paying its suppliers.


The Swatch Group AG Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Swatch Group 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.

The Swatch Group AG Days Payable Chart

The Swatch Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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The Swatch Group AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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SWGAF vs TPR, SIG: Days Payable Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, The Swatch Group 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.


The Swatch Group AG Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Swatch Group AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Swatch Group AG's Days Payable falls into.


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The Swatch Group 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.

The Swatch Group 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
=( (302.826 + 307.441) / 2 ) / 1794.453*365
=305.1335 / 1794.453*365
=62.07

The Swatch Group 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
=( (296.36 + 307.441) / 2 ) / 1159.493*365 / 2
=301.9005 / 1159.493*365 / 2
=47.52

* 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 47.52 mean?
The Swatch Group AG (SWGAF) has a Days Payable of 47.52 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 The Swatch Group AG and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 68.72. Over the past decade, The Swatch Group AG's Days Payable has ranged from 61.07 to 72.14. According to the industry distribution chart, The Swatch Group AG ranks #448 out of 1102 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is The Swatch Group AG's Days Payable too high?
The Swatch Group AG's current Days Payable of 47.52 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 68.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.07 to a high of 72.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.22. The Swatch Group AG's value of 47.52 is 7.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Swatch Group AG ranks #448 out of 1102 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Swatch Group AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Swatch Group AG's Days Payable compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Swatch Group AG ranks #448 out of 1102 companies for Days Payable. This puts The Swatch Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.22. The Swatch Group AG's value of 47.52 is 7.2% below this benchmark. Historically, The Swatch Group AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 61.07 to 72.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.72 vs. the industry median of 51.22, The Swatch Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.22, based on 1,102 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. The Swatch Group AG's current Days Payable of 47.52 is 7.2% 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 The Swatch Group AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Swatch Group AG's current Days Payable is 47.52, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 68.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Swatch Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Swatch Group AG (SWGAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $171.66, compared to a current price of $257.43 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 47.52, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 68.72 and 7.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.22. The Swatch Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 The Swatch Group AG (SWGAF), the current Days Payable is 47.52 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 The Swatch Group AG (SWGAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Swatch Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $257.43 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of $171.66. GuruFocus considers The Swatch Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SWGAF:

  • Days Payable: 47.52 (31% below median its 10-year median of 68.72)
  • GF Value™: $171.66 vs. price of $257.43 (50% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#448 of 1102)

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The Swatch Group AG Business Description

Address Seevorstadt 6, P.O Box 1232, Bienne, CHE, 2501
Swatch Group's biggest brands are Omega (number two or three in its category), Breguet, Tissot (the leader in midrange Swiss watches), and Swatch. The company employs over 32,000 people, half of them in Switzerland. We estimate Omega and Longines to be the group's most profitable brands.
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