DAVIDsTEA (TSXV:DTEA) Days Payable: 124.73 (As of Jan. 2026) — 130% Above Median

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TSXV:DTEA DAVIDsTEA Inc TSXV:DTEA
47 GF Score
Price C$0.87
GF Value C$0.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is DAVIDsTEA Days Payable?

DAVIDsTEA TSXV:DTEA 47 Days Payable is 124.73 as of Jan. 2026, which is 130% above its 10-year median of 54.26. GuruFocus rates TSXV:DTEA with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,893 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, DAVIDsTEA ranks better than 87.59% on this metric.

DAVIDsTEA's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was C$8.64 Mil. DAVIDsTEA's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was C$25.28 Mil. Hence, DAVIDsTEA's Days Payable for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was 62.37.

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

TSXV:DTEA' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.15   Med: 54.26   Max: 150.82
Current: 121.52

During the past 12 years, DAVIDsTEA's highest Days Payable was 150.82. The lowest was 38.15. And the median was 54.26.

TSXV:DTEA's Days Payable is ranked better than
87.59% of 1893 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 43.93 vs TSXV:DTEA: 121.52

DAVIDsTEA's Days Payable increased from Jan. 2022 (38.91) to Jan. 2026 (124.73). It may suggest that DAVIDsTEA delayed paying its suppliers.


DAVIDsTEA Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DAVIDsTEA'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.

DAVIDsTEA Days Payable Chart

DAVIDsTEA Annual Data
Trend Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan25 Jan26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 65.56 46.85 38.91 140.63 124.73

DAVIDsTEA Semi-Annual Data
Jan13 Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan25 Jan26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 65.56 46.85 38.91 140.63 124.73

TSXV:DTEA vs BRLS, JVA, STCB: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, DAVIDsTEA'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.


DAVIDsTEA Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, DAVIDsTEA's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DAVIDsTEA 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.

DAVIDsTEA's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (10.344 + 6.933) / 2 ) / 25.279*365
=8.6385 / 25.279*365
=124.73

DAVIDsTEA's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jan. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Jan. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jan. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (10.344 + 6.933) / 2 ) / 25.279*365 / 2
=8.6385 / 25.279*365 / 2
=62.37

* 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 124.73 mean?
DAVIDsTEA (TSXV:DTEA) has a Days Payable of 124.73 as of Jan. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on DAVIDsTEA and its competitors. This is 130% above median its historical median of 54.26. Over the past decade, DAVIDsTEA's Days Payable has ranged from 38.15 to 150.82. According to the industry distribution chart, DAVIDsTEA ranks #235 out of 1893 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is DAVIDsTEA's Days Payable too high?
DAVIDsTEA's current Days Payable of 124.73 is 130% above median its 10-year median of 54.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.15 to a high of 150.82. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 43.93. DAVIDsTEA's value of 124.73 is 183.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DAVIDsTEA ranks #235 out of 1893 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DAVIDsTEA has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DAVIDsTEA's Days Payable compare to BRLS and JVA?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, DAVIDsTEA ranks #235 out of 1893 companies for Days Payable. This places DAVIDsTEA in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 43.93. DAVIDsTEA's value of 124.73 is 183.9% above this benchmark. Historically, DAVIDsTEA's own Days Payable has ranged from 38.15 to 150.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.26 vs. the industry median of 43.93, DAVIDsTEA 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 43.93, based on 1,893 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. DAVIDsTEA's current Days Payable of 124.73 is 183.9% 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 DAVIDsTEA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 43.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DAVIDsTEA's current Days Payable is 124.73, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 54.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DAVIDsTEA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DAVIDsTEA (TSXV:DTEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.27, compared to a current price of C$0.87 — trading 222.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 124.73, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 54.26 and 183.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 43.93. DAVIDsTEA's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 DAVIDsTEA (TSXV:DTEA), the current Days Payable is 124.73 as of Jan. 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 DAVIDsTEA (TSXV:DTEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DAVIDsTEA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$0.87 is trading 222.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.27. GuruFocus considers DAVIDsTEA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:DTEA:

  • Days Payable: 124.73 (130% above median its 10-year median of 54.26)
  • GF Value™: C$0.27 vs. price of C$0.87 (222.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 183.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#235 of 1893)

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DAVIDsTEA Business Description

Other Exchanges DTEAF:USADAT:Germany
Address 5775 Ferrier Street, Mount-Royal, QC, CAN, H4P 1M2
DAVIDsTEA Inc operates in Canada's packaged foods market. The company operates as a branded retailer of different types of tea, the company serves through DAVIDsTEA stores and its website, davidstea.com. Its business involves the sale of three main products: Tea, Tea Accessories, and Food and Beverages. Tea products such as loose-leaf teas, pre-packaged teas, tea sachets, tea-related accessories, and gifts through its e-commerce platform account for the majority of the company's sales. The company has two operating segments, Canada and the USA. Geographically, its key revenue-generating market is Canada.
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