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Seihyo CoTSE:2872 +0.25%45 Days Payable is 52.14 as of Feb. 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 28.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:2872 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,522.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seihyo Co ranks better than 51.16% on this metric.
Seihyo Co's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円474 Mil. Seihyo Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円829 Mil.
Hence, Seihyo Co's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 52.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seihyo Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2872'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.37 Med: 28.42 Max: 45.02
Current: 45.02
During the past 13 years, Seihyo Co's highest Days Payable was 45.02. The lowest was 24.37. And the median was 28.42.
TSE:2872's Days Payable is ranked better than 51.16% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.145
vs TSE:2872: 45.02
Seihyo Co's Days Payable
increased
from Feb. 2025 (0.00) to Feb. 2026 (52.14).
It may suggest that Seihyo Codelayed paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for Seihyo 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Seihyo 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.
Seihyo Co Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seihyo Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seihyo Co'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.
Seihyo Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 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.
Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) has a Days Payable of 52.14 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 Seihyo Co and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 28.42. Over the past decade, Seihyo Co's Days Payable has ranged from 24.37 to 45.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #926 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Seihyo Co's Days Payable too high?
Seihyo Co's current Days Payable of 52.14 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 28.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.37 to a high of 45.02. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Seihyo Co's value of 52.14 is 18.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #926 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seihyo Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seihyo Co's Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #926 out of 1896 companies for Days Payable. This puts Seihyo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Seihyo Co's value of 52.14 is 18.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Seihyo Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 24.37 to 45.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.42 vs. the industry median of 44.15, Seihyo 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 44.15, based on 1,896 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. Seihyo Co's current Days Payable of 52.14 is 18.1% 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 Seihyo Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seihyo Co's current Days Payable is 52.14, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 28.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seihyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,522.91, compared to a current price of 円2,004.00 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 52.14, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 28.42 and 18.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. Seihyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872), the current Days Payable is 52.14 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,004.00 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,522.91.
GuruFocus considers Seihyo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2872:
Days Payable: 52.14 (83% above median its 10-year median of 28.42)
GF Value™: 円2,522.91 vs. price of 円2,004.00 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#926 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seihyo Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and wholesale of ice creams; and Japanese sweets, such as bamboo dumplings as well as the purchase and sale of frozen foods, rice cereals and general foods in Japan.
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