SZKMF (Suzuki Motor) Days Payable: 34.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median


SZKMF Suzuki Motor Corp SZKMF
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Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Suzuki Motor Days Payable?

Suzuki Motor SZKMF +6.09% 88 Days Payable is 34.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 42.04. GuruFocus rates SZKMF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.76 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Suzuki Motor ranks worse than 81.62% on this metric.

Suzuki Motor's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,185 Mil. Suzuki Motor's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,354 Mil. Hence, Suzuki Motor's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.79.

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

SZKMF' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.14   Med: 42.04   Max: 67.02
Current: 35.14

During the past 13 years, Suzuki Motor's highest Days Payable was 67.02. The lowest was 35.14. And the median was 42.04.

SZKMF's Days Payable is ranked worse than
81.62% of 1311 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.02 vs SZKMF: 35.14

Suzuki Motor's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (34.51) to Mar. 2026 (34.79). It may suggest that Suzuki Motor delayed paying its suppliers.


Suzuki Motor Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suzuki Motor'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.

Suzuki Motor Days Payable Chart

Suzuki Motor Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Suzuki Motor Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SZKMF vs TSLA, GM, F: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Suzuki Motor'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.


Suzuki Motor Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Suzuki Motor's Days Payable falls into.


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Suzuki Motor 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.

Suzuki Motor'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
=( (2832.073 + 3392.229) / 2 ) / 29547.14*365
=3112.151 / 29547.14*365
=38.44

Suzuki Motor'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
=( (2978.225 + 3392.229) / 2 ) / 8353.69*365 / 4
=3185.227 / 8353.69*365 / 4
=34.79

* 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 34.79 mean?
Suzuki Motor (SZKMF) has a Days Payable of 34.79 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 Suzuki Motor and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 42.04. Over the past decade, Suzuki Motor's Days Payable has ranged from 35.14 to 67.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Suzuki Motor ranks #1070 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Suzuki Motor's Days Payable too high?
Suzuki Motor's current Days Payable of 34.79 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 42.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.14 to a high of 67.02. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.02. Suzuki Motor's value of 34.79 is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suzuki Motor ranks #1070 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Suzuki Motor has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suzuki Motor's Days Payable compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Suzuki Motor ranks #1070 out of 1311 companies for Days Payable. This places Suzuki Motor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.02. Suzuki Motor's value of 34.79 is 48.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Suzuki Motor's own Days Payable has ranged from 35.14 to 67.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.04 vs. the industry median of 67.02, Suzuki Motor 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.02, based on 1,311 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. Suzuki Motor's current Days Payable of 34.79 is 48.1% 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 Suzuki Motor and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suzuki Motor's current Days Payable is 34.79, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 42.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suzuki Motor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzuki Motor (SZKMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.76, compared to a current price of $12.19 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 34.79, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 42.04 and 48.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.02. Suzuki Motor's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Suzuki Motor (SZKMF), the current Days Payable is 34.79 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 Suzuki Motor (SZKMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzuki Motor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.19 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.76. GuruFocus considers Suzuki Motor to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SZKMF:

  • Days Payable: 34.79 (17% below median its 10-year median of 42.04)
  • GF Value™: $11.76 vs. price of $12.19 (3.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100
  • Industry Position: 48.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1070 of 1311)

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


Suzuki Motor Business Description

Address 300 Takatsukacho, Chuo Ward, Shizuoka Prefecture, Hamamatsu, JPN, 432-8611
Suzuki Motor Corp is a Japan-based automobile manufacturing company. The company operates through Four-Wheel, Marine, Two-Wheel, and Other segments. The Four-Wheel segment covers mini cars, small cars, and regular cars. The Marine segment includes outboard motors, while the Two-Wheel segment handles motorcycles and ATVs. The Other segment consists of electric wheelchairs, solar power, and real estate. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Four-wheel business segment.
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