Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) Days Payable: 39.01 (As of Mar. 2026) — 92% Above Median

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TSE:9115 Meiji Shipping Group Co Ltd TSE:9115
74 GF Score
Price 円829.00
GF Value 円666.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Meiji Shipping Group Co Days Payable?

Meiji Shipping Group Co TSE:9115 +0.97% 74 Days Payable is 39.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 20.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:9115 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円666.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 969 Transportation companies, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks worse than 51.6% on this metric.

Meiji Shipping Group Co's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,896 Mil. Meiji Shipping Group Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円27,580 Mil. Hence, Meiji Shipping Group Co's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.01.

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

TSE:9115' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.5   Med: 20.31   Max: 38.03
Current: 37.46

During the past 13 years, Meiji Shipping Group Co's highest Days Payable was 38.03. The lowest was 14.50. And the median was 20.31.

TSE:9115's Days Payable is ranked worse than
51.6% of 969 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 38.61 vs TSE:9115: 37.46

Meiji Shipping Group Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (27.07) to Mar. 2026 (39.01). It may suggest that Meiji Shipping Group Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Meiji Shipping Group Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiji Shipping Group 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.

Meiji Shipping Group Co Days Payable Chart

Meiji Shipping Group 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 20.46 19.79 22.71 26.65 38.03

Meiji Shipping Group 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 23.28 25.73 27.07 35.08 39.01

TSE:9115 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Meiji Shipping Group 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.


Meiji Shipping Group Co Days Payable vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Meiji Shipping Group Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Meiji Shipping Group Co's Days Payable falls into.


TSE:9115
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Meiji Shipping Group 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.

Meiji Shipping Group 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
=( (4123.31 + 6648.021) / 2 ) / 51684.356*365
=5385.6655 / 51684.356*365
=38.03

Meiji Shipping Group 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
=( (5143.29 + 6648.021) / 2 ) / 27579.774*365 / 2
=5895.6555 / 27579.774*365 / 2
=39.01

* 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 39.01 mean?
Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) has a Days Payable of 39.01 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 Meiji Shipping Group Co and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 20.31. Over the past decade, Meiji Shipping Group Co's Days Payable has ranged from 14.50 to 38.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks #500 out of 969 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Meiji Shipping Group Co's Days Payable too high?
Meiji Shipping Group Co's current Days Payable of 39.01 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 20.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.50 to a high of 38.03. The Transportation industry median Days Payable is 38.61. Meiji Shipping Group Co's value of 39.01 is 1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks #500 out of 969 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiji Shipping Group Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiji Shipping Group Co's Days Payable compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks #500 out of 969 companies for Days Payable. This places Meiji Shipping Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 38.61. Meiji Shipping Group Co's value of 39.01 is 1% above this benchmark. Historically, Meiji Shipping Group Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 14.50 to 38.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.31 vs. the industry median of 38.61, Meiji Shipping Group 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Payable among Transportation companies is 38.61, based on 969 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. Meiji Shipping Group Co's current Days Payable of 39.01 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 Meiji Shipping Group Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Payable is 38.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiji Shipping Group Co's current Days Payable is 39.01, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 20.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiji Shipping Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円666.32, compared to a current price of 円829.00 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 39.01, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 20.31 and 1% above the Transportation industry median of 38.61. Meiji Shipping Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115), the current Days Payable is 39.01 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 Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Shipping Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円829.00 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円666.32. GuruFocus considers Meiji Shipping Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9115:

  • Days Payable: 39.01 (92% above median its 10-year median of 20.31)
  • GF Value™: 円666.32 vs. price of 円829.00 (24.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1% above the Transportation median (#500 of 969)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9115 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meiji Shipping Group Co Business Description

Address 32 Akashi-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JPN, 650-0037
Meiji Shipping Group Co Ltd is engaged in maritime business, shipping business, hotel business, and other business. The company owns tankers, bulk carrier, container carrier, and wood chip carrier.
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