World Co (TSE:3612) Days Payable: 91.21 (As of May. 2026) — 39% Below Median

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TSE:3612 World Co Ltd TSE:3612
72 GF Score
Price 円1,607.00
GF Value 円1,488.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is World Co Days Payable?

World Co TSE:3612 -1.35% 72 Days Payable is 91.21 as of May. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 148.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:3612 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,488.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,103 Retail - Cyclical companies, World Co ranks better than 75.79% on this metric.

World Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円34,585 Mil. World Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円34,599 Mil. Hence, World Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 91.21.

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

TSE:3612' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 94.8   Med: 148.63   Max: 159.16
Current: 94.8

During the past 11 years, World Co's highest Days Payable was 159.16. The lowest was 94.80. And the median was 148.63.

TSE:3612's Days Payable is ranked better than
75.79% of 1103 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.47 vs TSE:3612: 94.80

World Co's Days Payable declined from May. 2025 (113.66) to May. 2026 (91.21). It may suggest that World Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


World Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World 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.

World Co Days Payable Chart

World Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Feb25 Feb26
Days Payable
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World Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:3612 vs DDS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, World 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.


World Co Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, World Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3612
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World 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.

World Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (41489 + 36985) / 2 ) / 144340*365
=39237 / 144340*365
=99.22

World Co's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (36985 + 32184) / 2 ) / 34599*365 / 4
=34584.5 / 34599*365 / 4
=91.21

* 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 91.21 mean?
World Co (TSE:3612) has a Days Payable of 91.21 as of May. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on World Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 148.63. Over the past decade, World Co's Days Payable has ranged from 94.80 to 159.16. According to the industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #267 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is World Co's Days Payable too high?
World Co's current Days Payable of 91.21 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 148.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 94.80 to a high of 159.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.47. World Co's value of 91.21 is 77.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Co ranks #267 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, World Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Co's Days Payable compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #267 out of 1103 companies for Days Payable. This places World Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 51.47. World Co's value of 91.21 is 77.2% above this benchmark. Historically, World Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 94.80 to 159.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 148.63 vs. the industry median of 51.47, World 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.47, based on 1,103 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. World Co's current Days Payable of 91.21 is 77.2% 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 World Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Co's current Days Payable is 91.21, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 148.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co (TSE:3612) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,488.89, compared to a current price of 円1,607.00 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 91.21, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 148.63 and 77.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.47. World Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 World Co (TSE:3612), the current Days Payable is 91.21 as of May. 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 World Co (TSE:3612) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,607.00 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,488.89. GuruFocus considers World Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3612:

  • Days Payable: 91.21 (39% below median its 10-year median of 148.63)
  • GF Value™: 円1,488.89 vs. price of 円1,607.00 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#267 of 1103)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


World Co Business Description

Address 6-8-1, Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, JPN, 650-8585
World Co Ltd operates mainly 'one-brand, one-shop' outlets for department stores and other highly fashion-conscious channels.
72GF Score

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