Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) Days Payable: 88.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Above Median

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WAR:PCO Pepco Group NV WAR:PCO
75 GF Score
Price zł39.09
GF Value zł22.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Pepco Group NV Days Payable?

Pepco Group NV WAR:PCO +1.53% 75 Days Payable is 88.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 76.47. GuruFocus rates WAR:PCO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of zł22.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Pepco Group NV ranks better than 88.52% on this metric.

Pepco Group NV's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł2,658 Mil. Pepco Group NV's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł5,477 Mil. Hence, Pepco Group NV's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 88.57.

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

WAR:PCO' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.85   Med: 76.47   Max: 173.73
Current: 98.17

During the past 8 years, Pepco Group NV's highest Days Payable was 173.73. The lowest was 32.85. And the median was 76.47.

WAR:PCO's Days Payable is ranked better than
88.52% of 305 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 43.4 vs WAR:PCO: 98.17

Pepco Group NV's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (119.82) to Mar. 2026 (88.57). It may suggest that Pepco Group NV accelerated paying its suppliers.


Pepco Group NV Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pepco Group NV'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.

Pepco Group NV Days Payable Chart

Pepco Group NV Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 70.76 82.17 117.39 173.73 112.47

Pepco Group NV Semi-Annual Data
Sep18 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 96.73 354.07 119.82 110.12 88.57

WAR:PCO vs WMT, COST, TGT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV'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.


Pepco Group NV Days Payable vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV's Days Payable falls into.


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Pepco Group NV 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.

Pepco Group NV's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (3603.411 + 2886.159) / 2 ) / 10529.868*365
=3244.785 / 10529.868*365
=112.47

Pepco Group NV'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2886.159 + 2429.285) / 2 ) / 5476.513*365 / 2
=2657.722 / 5476.513*365 / 2
=88.57

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 88.57 mean?
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) has a Days Payable of 88.57 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 76.47. Over the past decade, Pepco Group NV's Days Payable has ranged from 32.85 to 173.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #35 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Pepco Group NV's Days Payable too high?
Pepco Group NV's current Days Payable of 88.57 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 76.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.85 to a high of 173.73. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Payable is 43.40. Pepco Group NV's value of 88.57 is 104.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #35 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's Days Payable compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #35 out of 305 companies for Days Payable. This places Pepco Group NV in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 43.40. Pepco Group NV's value of 88.57 is 104.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pepco Group NV's own Days Payable has ranged from 32.85 to 173.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.47 vs. the industry median of 43.40, Pepco Group NV 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Defensive companies is 43.40, based on 305 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. Pepco Group NV's current Days Payable of 88.57 is 104.1% 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Payable is 43.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepco Group NV's current Days Payable is 88.57, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 76.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł22.24, compared to a current price of zł39.09 — trading 75.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 88.57, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 76.47 and 104.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 43.40. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO), the current Days Payable is 88.57 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł39.09 is trading 75.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł22.24. GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:PCO:

  • Days Payable: 88.57 (16% above median its 10-year median of 76.47)
  • GF Value™: zł22.24 vs. price of zł39.09 (75.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#35 of 305)

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


Pepco Group NV Business Description

Other Exchanges 0A9M:UK8UX:Germany
Address 25 Chapel Street, 14th Floor, Capital House, London, GBR, NW1 5DH
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
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