MEIWA INDUSTRY Co (TSE:7284) Days Payable: 27.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 69% Below Median

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TSE:7284 MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Ltd TSE:7284
67 GF Score
Price 円1,175.00
GF Value 円1,133.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Days Payable?

MEIWA INDUSTRY Co TSE:7284 -0.93% 67 Days Payable is 27.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 87.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:7284 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,133.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co ranks worse than 83.73% on this metric.

MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,568 Mil. MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,229 Mil. Hence, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.36.

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

TSE:7284' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.92   Med: 87.46   Max: 99.3
Current: 32.92

During the past 13 years, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's highest Days Payable was 99.30. The lowest was 32.92. And the median was 87.46.

TSE:7284's Days Payable is ranked worse than
83.73% of 1309 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 66.49 vs TSE:7284: 32.92

MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (27.36). It may suggest that MEIWA INDUSTRY Co delayed paying its suppliers.


MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MEIWA INDUSTRY 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.

MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Days Payable Chart

MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:7284 vs ORLY, AZO: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, MEIWA INDUSTRY 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.


MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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MEIWA INDUSTRY 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.

MEIWA INDUSTRY 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
=( (2995.108 + 1626.636) / 2 ) / 19761.293*365
=2310.872 / 19761.293*365
=42.68

MEIWA INDUSTRY 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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1509.624 + 1626.636) / 2 ) / 5229.072*365 / 4
=1568.13 / 5229.072*365 / 4
=27.36

* 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 27.36 mean?
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co (TSE:7284) has a Days Payable of 27.36 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 MEIWA INDUSTRY Co and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 87.46. Over the past decade, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's Days Payable has ranged from 32.92 to 99.30. According to the industry distribution chart, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co ranks #1096 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's Days Payable too high?
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's current Days Payable of 27.36 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 87.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.92 to a high of 99.30. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 66.49. MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's value of 27.36 is 58.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co ranks #1096 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's Days Payable compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co ranks #1096 out of 1309 companies for Days Payable. This places MEIWA INDUSTRY Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 66.49. MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's value of 27.36 is 58.9% below this benchmark. Historically, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 32.92 to 99.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.46 vs. the industry median of 66.49, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co 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 66.49, based on 1,309 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. MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's current Days Payable of 27.36 is 58.9% 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 MEIWA INDUSTRY Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 66.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's current Days Payable is 27.36, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 87.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEIWA INDUSTRY Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co (TSE:7284) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,133.76, compared to a current price of 円1,175.00 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 27.36, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 87.46 and 58.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 66.49. MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 MEIWA INDUSTRY Co (TSE:7284), the current Days Payable is 27.36 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 MEIWA INDUSTRY Co (TSE:7284) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,175.00 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,133.76. GuruFocus considers MEIWA INDUSTRY Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7284:

  • Days Payable: 27.36 (69% below median its 10-year median of 87.46)
  • GF Value™: 円1,133.76 vs. price of 円1,175.00 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1096 of 1309)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7284 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Business Description

Address 3-1-1, Kotobuki-cho, Hon-Atsugi Atsugi City, kanagawa, JPN, 243-0003
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive interior parts. The company also manufactures and sells home construction materials and devices.
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