Naturgy Energy Group (WBO:GAS) Days Payable: 118.10 (As of Jun. 2026) — 51% Above Median

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WBO:GAS Naturgy Energy Group SA WBO:GAS
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What is Naturgy Energy Group Days Payable?

Naturgy Energy Group WBO:GAS +1.42% 69 Days Payable is 118.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 78.05. GuruFocus rates WBO:GAS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.29. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 482 Utilities - Regulated companies, Naturgy Energy Group ranks better than 70.12% on this metric.

Naturgy Energy Group's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,981 Mil. Naturgy Energy Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €6,152 Mil. Hence, Naturgy Energy Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 118.10.

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

WBO:GAS' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.31   Med: 78.05   Max: 114.04
Current: 114.04

During the past 13 years, Naturgy Energy Group's highest Days Payable was 114.04. The lowest was 52.31. And the median was 78.05.

WBO:GAS's Days Payable is ranked better than
70.12% of 482 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.105 vs WBO:GAS: 114.04

Naturgy Energy Group's Days Payable increased from Jun. 2025 (98.76) to Jun. 2026 (118.10). It may suggest that Naturgy Energy Group delayed paying its suppliers.


Naturgy Energy Group Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Naturgy Energy Group'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.

Naturgy Energy Group Days Payable Chart

Naturgy Energy Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Naturgy Energy Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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WBO:GAS vs ATO, NI, UGI: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Naturgy Energy Group'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.


Naturgy Energy Group Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Naturgy Energy Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Naturgy Energy Group's Days Payable falls into.


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Naturgy Energy Group 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.

Naturgy Energy Group'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
=( (3043 + 3177) / 2 ) / 12182*365
=3110 / 12182*365
=93.18

Naturgy Energy Group's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3177 + 4785) / 2 ) / 6152*365 / 2
=3981 / 6152*365 / 2
=118.10

* 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 118.10 mean?
Naturgy Energy Group (WBO:GAS) has a Days Payable of 118.10 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Naturgy Energy Group and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 78.05. Over the past decade, Naturgy Energy Group's Days Payable has ranged from 52.31 to 114.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Naturgy Energy Group ranks #144 out of 482 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Naturgy Energy Group's Days Payable too high?
Naturgy Energy Group's current Days Payable of 118.10 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 78.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.31 to a high of 114.04. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.11. Naturgy Energy Group's value of 118.10 is 68.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naturgy Energy Group ranks #144 out of 482 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Naturgy Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naturgy Energy Group's Days Payable compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Naturgy Energy Group ranks #144 out of 482 companies for Days Payable. This puts Naturgy Energy Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 70.11. Naturgy Energy Group's value of 118.10 is 68.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Naturgy Energy Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 52.31 to 114.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.05 vs. the industry median of 70.11, Naturgy Energy Group 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.11, based on 482 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. Naturgy Energy Group's current Days Payable of 118.10 is 68.5% 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 Naturgy Energy Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naturgy Energy Group's current Days Payable is 118.10, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 78.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naturgy Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Naturgy Energy Group (WBO:GAS) has a current Days Payable of 118.10. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.29, compared to a current price of €29.92 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 118.10, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 78.05 and 68.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.11. Naturgy Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Naturgy Energy Group (WBO:GAS), the current Days Payable is 118.10 as of Jun. 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 Naturgy Energy Group (WBO:GAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naturgy Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.92 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.29.

Key valuation signals for WBO:GAS:

  • Days Payable: 118.10 (51% above median its 10-year median of 78.05)
  • GF Value™: €24.29 vs. price of €29.92 (23.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#144 of 482)

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


Naturgy Energy Group Business Description

Address Avenida de America 38, Madrid, ESP
Naturgy stems from the 2008 acquisition of Union Fenosa. The company operates across the gas value chain, from procurement to distribution and marketing. It owns and operates the largest gas distribution network in Spain, where it is also the leading retail gas supplier. The company additionally operates gas and electricity distribution networks across several Latin American countries. It owns 17.9 GW of generation capacity, including 7.3 GW of wind and solar.
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