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ParkerTSE:9845 -0.28%86 Days Payable is 52.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 72.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:9845 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,003.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Parker ranks worse than 53.21% on this metric.
Parker's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,657 Mil. Parker's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,085 Mil.
Hence, Parker's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Parker's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9845'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.82 Med: 72.76 Max: 83.92
Current: 53.82
During the past 13 years, Parker's highest Days Payable was 83.92. The lowest was 53.82. And the median was 72.76.
TSE:9845's Days Payable is ranked worse than 53.21% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 55.81
vs TSE:9845: 53.82
Parker's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (52.37).
It may suggest that Parkerdelayed paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for Parker'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.
TSE:9845 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Days Payable Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Parker'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.
Parker Days Payable vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Parker's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parker'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.
Parker's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Parker (TSE:9845) has a Days Payable of 52.37 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 Parker and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 72.76. Over the past decade, Parker's Days Payable has ranged from 53.82 to 83.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Parker ranks #83 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Parker's Days Payable too high?
Parker's current Days Payable of 52.37 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 72.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.82 to a high of 83.92. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Payable is 55.81. Parker's value of 52.37 is 6.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parker ranks #83 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Parker has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parker's Days Payable compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Parker ranks #83 out of 156 companies for Days Payable. This places Parker in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 55.81. Parker's value of 52.37 is 6.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Parker's own Days Payable has ranged from 53.82 to 83.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.76 vs. the industry median of 55.81, Parker 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Distribution companies is 55.81, based on 156 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. Parker's current Days Payable of 52.37 is 6.2% 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 Parker and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Payable is 55.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Parker's current Days Payable is 52.37, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 72.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parker stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parker (TSE:9845) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,003.74, compared to a current price of 円1,431.00 — trading 42.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 52.37, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 72.76 and 6.2% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 55.81. Parker's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Parker (TSE:9845), the current Days Payable is 52.37 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 Parker (TSE:9845) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parker stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,431.00 is trading 42.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,003.74.
GuruFocus considers Parker to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9845:
Days Payable: 52.37 (28% below median its 10-year median of 72.76)
GF Value™: 円1,003.74 vs. price of 円1,431.00 (42.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.2% below the Industrial Distribution median (#83 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9845 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parker Corp develops, manufactures, and sells machinery and equipment, parts, materials, and chemicals primarily for the automotive, steel, and home electronics industries in Japan. The company offers industrial fine chemicals, including detergents, anti-rust, as well as soundproofing materials for automobiles. It also develops and sells industrial sealing materials and adhesives. In addition, the company imports and sells machinery and equipment for food, shoes, and steel manufacturing industries.
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