HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) Days Payable: 58.84 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:7686 HitoMile Co Ltd TSE:7686
74 GF Score
Price 円417.00
GF Value 円539.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HitoMile Co Days Payable?

HitoMile Co TSE:7686 74 Days Payable is 58.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 58.25. GuruFocus rates TSE:7686 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円539.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, HitoMile Co ranks better than 71.8% on this metric.

HitoMile Co's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円17,157 Mil. HitoMile Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円53,212 Mil. Hence, HitoMile Co's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.84.

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

TSE:7686' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.81   Med: 58.25   Max: 65.22
Current: 59.82

During the past 9 years, HitoMile Co's highest Days Payable was 65.22. The lowest was 54.81. And the median was 58.25.

TSE:7686's Days Payable is ranked better than
71.8% of 305 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 43.57 vs TSE:7686: 59.82

HitoMile Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (59.22) to Mar. 2026 (58.84). It may suggest that HitoMile Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


HitoMile Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HitoMile Co's Days Payable can be seen below:

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* 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.

HitoMile Co Days Payable Chart

HitoMile Co Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 58.24 54.81 57.77 59.50 59.74

HitoMile Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar18 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 59.45 58.37 59.22 60.89 58.84

TSE:7686 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, HitoMile 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.


HitoMile Co Days Payable vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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HitoMile 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.

HitoMile 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
=( (17721 + 16921) / 2 ) / 105830*365
=17321 / 105830*365
=59.74

HitoMile 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
=( (17393 + 16921) / 2 ) / 53212*365 / 2
=17157 / 53212*365 / 2
=58.84

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 58.84 mean?
HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) has a Days Payable of 58.84 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 HitoMile Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.25. Over the past decade, HitoMile Co's Days Payable has ranged from 54.81 to 65.22. According to the industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #86 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is HitoMile Co's Days Payable too high?
HitoMile Co's current Days Payable of 58.84 is near median its 10-year median of 58.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.81 to a high of 65.22. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Payable is 43.57. HitoMile Co's value of 58.84 is 35% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #86 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HitoMile Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HitoMile Co's Days Payable compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #86 out of 305 companies for Days Payable. This puts HitoMile Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 43.57. HitoMile Co's value of 58.84 is 35% above this benchmark. Historically, HitoMile Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 54.81 to 65.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.25 vs. the industry median of 43.57, HitoMile 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 - Defensive company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Defensive companies is 43.57, based on 305 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. HitoMile Co's current Days Payable of 58.84 is 35% 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 HitoMile Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Payable is 43.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HitoMile Co's current Days Payable is 58.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HitoMile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円539.76, compared to a current price of 円417.00 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 58.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.25 and 35% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 43.57. HitoMile Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686), the current Days Payable is 58.84 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円417.00 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円539.76. GuruFocus considers HitoMile Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7686:

  • Days Payable: 58.84 (near median its 10-year median of 58.25)
  • GF Value™: 円539.76 vs. price of 円417.00 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35% above the Retail - Defensive median (#86 of 305)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HitoMile Co Business Description

Address 2-3-1, Toshima, Kita-ku, Tokyo, JPN
HitoMile Co Ltd is engaged in wholesaling and retailing of alcoholic beverages and other food products. The company sells alcoholic beverages, seasonings and food materials to restaurants in Tokyo. Its segments include: Time-Slot Delivery Business; Delivery Business; Storefront Sales Business; and Other Business.
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