Meito Co (TSE:2207) Days Payable: 44.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median


TSE:2207 Meito Co Ltd TSE:2207
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Price 円3,255.00
GF Value 円2,244.48
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What is Meito Co Days Payable?

Meito Co TSE:2207 +0.46% 58 Days Payable is 44.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 53.49. GuruFocus rates TSE:2207 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,244.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,881 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Meito Co ranks better than 54.33% on this metric.

Meito Co's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,669 Mil. Meito Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,976 Mil. Hence, Meito Co's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.38.

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

TSE:2207' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.09   Med: 53.49   Max: 60.6
Current: 48.46

During the past 13 years, Meito Co's highest Days Payable was 60.60. The lowest was 34.09. And the median was 53.49.

TSE:2207's Days Payable is ranked better than
54.33% of 1881 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 43.96 vs TSE:2207: 48.46

Meito Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (52.54) to Mar. 2026 (44.38). It may suggest that Meito Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Meito Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meito Co'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.

Meito Co Days Payable Chart

Meito Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 52.92 56.94 59.54 54.05 45.86

Meito Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 57.09 59.95 52.54 55.87 44.38

TSE:2207 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Meito Co'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.


Meito Co Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Meito Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Meito Co 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.

Meito Co'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
=( (2882 + 2304) / 2 ) / 20638*365
=2593 / 20638*365
=45.86

Meito Co'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3034 + 2304) / 2 ) / 10976*365 / 2
=2669 / 10976*365 / 2
=44.38

* 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 44.38 mean?
Meito Co (TSE:2207) has a Days Payable of 44.38 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 Meito Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 53.49. Over the past decade, Meito Co's Days Payable has ranged from 34.09 to 60.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Meito Co ranks #859 out of 1881 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Meito Co's Days Payable too high?
Meito Co's current Days Payable of 44.38 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 53.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.09 to a high of 60.60. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 43.96. Meito Co's value of 44.38 is 1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meito Co ranks #859 out of 1881 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meito Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meito Co's Days Payable compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Meito Co ranks #859 out of 1881 companies for Days Payable. This puts Meito Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 43.96. Meito Co's value of 44.38 is 1% above this benchmark. Historically, Meito Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 34.09 to 60.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.49 vs. the industry median of 43.96, Meito Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 43.96, based on 1,881 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. Meito Co's current Days Payable of 44.38 is 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 Meito Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 43.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meito Co's current Days Payable is 44.38, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 53.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meito Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meito Co (TSE:2207) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,244.48, compared to a current price of 円3,255.00 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 44.38, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 53.49 and 1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 43.96. Meito Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Meito Co (TSE:2207), the current Days Payable is 44.38 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 Meito Co (TSE:2207) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meito Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,255.00 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,244.48. GuruFocus considers Meito Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2207:

  • Days Payable: 44.38 (17% below median its 10-year median of 53.49)
  • GF Value™: 円2,244.48 vs. price of 円3,255.00 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#859 of 1881)

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Meito Co Business Description

Address 2-41 Sasazukacho, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, JPN, 451-8520
Meito Co Ltd is a Japanese based company operates in a wide range of business. The company is involved in the manufacture and sale of confectionery, beverages, seasoning foods, food additives and other foods. In addition, it is also involved in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, medical devices, veterinary medicines, cosmetics, and other chemical products. Further, it also involved in the construction and management of golf course activity. Geographically, business activities of the group are functioned through the region of Japan.
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