Vera BradleyVRA +2.60%65 Days Payable is 43.16 as of Apr. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 38.70. GuruFocus rates VRA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vera Bradley ranks worse than 60.61% on this metric.
Vera Bradley's Days Payable
declined
from Apr. 2025 (63.84) to Apr. 2026 (43.16).
It may suggest that Vera Bradleyaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Vera Bradley Days Payable Related Terms
Vera Bradley Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vera Bradley'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 Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley Days Payable vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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.
Vera Bradley (VRA) has a Days Payable of 43.16 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Vera Bradley and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 38.70. Over the past decade, Vera Bradley's Days Payable has ranged from 28.45 to 49.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #617 out of 1018 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Vera Bradley's Days Payable too high?
Vera Bradley's current Days Payable of 43.16 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 38.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.45 to a high of 49.76. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Payable is 54.05. Vera Bradley's value of 43.16 is 20.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #617 out of 1018 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's Days Payable compare to FMFC and AREB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #617 out of 1018 companies for Days Payable. This places Vera Bradley in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 54.05. Vera Bradley's value of 43.16 is 20.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Vera Bradley's own Days Payable has ranged from 28.45 to 49.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.70 vs. the industry median of 54.05, Vera Bradley 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Payable among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 54.05, based on 1,018 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. Vera Bradley's current Days Payable of 43.16 is 20.1% 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Payable is 54.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vera Bradley's current Days Payable is 43.16, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 38.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (VRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.86, compared to a current price of $3.92 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 43.16, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 38.70 and 20.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 54.05. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Vera Bradley (VRA), the current Days Payable is 43.16 as of Apr. 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 Vera Bradley (VRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.92 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.86.
GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VRA:
Days Payable: 43.16 (12% above median its 10-year median of 38.70)
GF Value™: $3.86 vs. price of $3.92 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#617 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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