VFS (VinFast Auto) Days Payable: 79.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


VFS VinFast Auto Ltd VFS
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Price $3.09
GF Value $11.85
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What is VinFast Auto Days Payable?

VinFast Auto VFS -1.91% 44 Days Payable is 79.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 80.56. GuruFocus rates VFS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, VinFast Auto ranks better than 51.49% on this metric.

VinFast Auto's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,327 Mil. VinFast Auto's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,524 Mil. Hence, VinFast Auto's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 79.45.

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

VFS' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.75   Med: 80.56   Max: 134.13
Current: 68.58

During the past 6 years, VinFast Auto's highest Days Payable was 134.13. The lowest was 42.75. And the median was 80.56.

VFS's Days Payable is ranked better than
51.49% of 1313 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.12 vs VFS: 68.58

VinFast Auto's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (84.28) to Mar. 2026 (79.45). It may suggest that VinFast Auto accelerated paying its suppliers.


VinFast Auto Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VinFast Auto'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.

VinFast Auto Days Payable Chart

VinFast Auto Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 42.75 134.13 126.29 86.75 74.37

VinFast Auto Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 84.28 81.72 81.26 48.48 79.45

VFS vs LCID, NIO, PSNY: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, VinFast Auto'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.


VinFast Auto Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VinFast Auto's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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VinFast Auto 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.

VinFast Auto's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (789.744 + 1239.449) / 2 ) / 4979.361*365
=1014.5965 / 4979.361*365
=74.37

VinFast Auto'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1239.449 + 1414.09) / 2 ) / 1523.786*365 / 4
=1326.7695 / 1523.786*365 / 4
=79.45

* 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 79.45 mean?
VinFast Auto (VFS) has a Days Payable of 79.45 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 VinFast Auto and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 80.56. Over the past decade, VinFast Auto's Days Payable has ranged from 42.75 to 134.13. According to the industry distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #637 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is VinFast Auto's Days Payable too high?
VinFast Auto's current Days Payable of 79.45 is near median its 10-year median of 80.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.75 to a high of 134.13. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.12. VinFast Auto's value of 79.45 is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #637 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, VinFast Auto has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VinFast Auto's Days Payable compare to LCID and NIO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #637 out of 1313 companies for Days Payable. This puts VinFast Auto in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.12. VinFast Auto's value of 79.45 is 18.4% above this benchmark. Historically, VinFast Auto's own Days Payable has ranged from 42.75 to 134.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.56 vs. the industry median of 67.12, VinFast Auto 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.12, based on 1,313 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. VinFast Auto's current Days Payable of 79.45 is 18.4% 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 VinFast Auto and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VinFast Auto's current Days Payable is 79.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 80.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VinFast Auto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VinFast Auto (VFS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.85, compared to a current price of $3.09 — trading 74% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 79.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 80.56 and 18.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.12. VinFast Auto's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 VinFast Auto (VFS), the current Days Payable is 79.45 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 VinFast Auto (VFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VinFast Auto stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.09 is trading 74% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.85. GuruFocus considers VinFast Auto to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for VFS:

  • Days Payable: 79.45 (near median its 10-year median of 80.56)
  • GF Value™: $11.85 vs. price of $3.09 (74% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#637 of 1313)

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


VinFast Auto Business Description

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VinFast Auto Ltd manufactures cars, and motor vehicles, renders leasing activities, trades smartphones, and related businesses. The company is engaged in designing and manufacturing premium EVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. The company's initial EV product line is an all-new range of fully electric A- through E-segment SUVs. The Company has three reportable segments, namely Car, E-scooter and Ebus. The Car segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of cars and related battery lease and battery charging services for cars. The E-scooter segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of e-scooters and related battery lease and battery charging service for e-scooters. The Ebus segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of Ebus.
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