Cardinal EnergyTSX:CJ +0.09%59 Days Payable is 150.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 129.91. GuruFocus rates TSX:CJ with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Oil & Gas companies, Cardinal Energy ranks better than 82.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cardinal Energy's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CJ'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.94 Med: 129.91 Max: 204.27
Current: 177.58
During the past 13 years, Cardinal Energy's highest Days Payable was 204.27. The lowest was 99.94. And the median was 129.91.
TSX:CJ's Days Payable is ranked better than 82.51% of 852
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 57.84
vs TSX:CJ: 177.58
Cardinal Energy's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (199.44) to Mar. 2026 (150.17).
It may suggest that Cardinal Energyaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Cardinal Energy Days Payable Related Terms
Cardinal Energy Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal Energy'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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Cardinal Energy'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.
Cardinal Energy Days Payable vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cardinal Energy's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Energy'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.
Cardinal Energy's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) has a Days Payable of 150.17 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 Cardinal Energy and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 129.91. Over the past decade, Cardinal Energy's Days Payable has ranged from 99.94 to 204.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #149 out of 852 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Cardinal Energy's Days Payable too high?
Cardinal Energy's current Days Payable of 150.17 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 129.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.94 to a high of 204.27. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Payable is 57.84. Cardinal Energy's value of 150.17 is 159.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #149 out of 852 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cardinal Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Energy's Days Payable compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #149 out of 852 companies for Days Payable. This places Cardinal Energy in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 57.84. Cardinal Energy's value of 150.17 is 159.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cardinal Energy's own Days Payable has ranged from 99.94 to 204.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 129.91 vs. the industry median of 57.84, Cardinal Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Payable among Oil & Gas companies is 57.84, based on 852 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. Cardinal Energy's current Days Payable of 150.17 is 159.6% 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 Cardinal Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Payable is 57.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Energy's current Days Payable is 150.17, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 129.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.57, compared to a current price of C$10.89 — trading 65.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 150.17, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 129.91 and 159.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 57.84. Cardinal Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ), the current Days Payable is 150.17 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$10.89 is trading 65.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.57.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CJ:
Days Payable: 150.17 (16% above median its 10-year median of 129.91)
GF Value™: C$6.57 vs. price of C$10.89 (65.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#149 of 852)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Energy Ltd is an oil-focused Canadian company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and production of petroleum and natural gas in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The company generates the majority of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
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