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PALM CIXBRV:PALC -4.66%93 Days Payable is 148.37 as of Dec. 2025, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 82.36. GuruFocus rates XBRV:PALC with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF6,614.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,893 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PALM CI ranks better than 91.13% on this metric.
PALM CI's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF41,438 Mil. PALM CI's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF101,937 Mil.
Hence, PALM CI's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 74.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for PALM CI's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
XBRV:PALC'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.07 Med: 82.36 Max: 174.94
Current: 148.37
During the past 13 years, PALM CI's highest Days Payable was 174.94. The lowest was 37.07. And the median was 82.36.
XBRV:PALC's Days Payable is ranked better than 91.13% of 1893
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 43.93
vs XBRV:PALC: 148.37
PALM CI's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2023 (82.36) to Dec. 2025 (148.37).
It may suggest that PALM CIdelayed paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for PALM CI'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.
XBRV:PALC vs ADM, BG, TSN: Days Payable Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, PALM CI'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.
PALM CI Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PALM CI's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PALM CI'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.
PALM CI's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) has a Days Payable of 148.37 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on PALM CI and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 82.36. Over the past decade, PALM CI's Days Payable has ranged from 37.07 to 174.94. According to the industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #168 out of 1893 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is PALM CI's Days Payable too high?
PALM CI's current Days Payable of 148.37 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 82.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.07 to a high of 174.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 43.93. PALM CI's value of 148.37 is 237.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #168 out of 1893 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PALM CI has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PALM CI's Days Payable compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #168 out of 1893 companies for Days Payable. This places PALM CI in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 43.93. PALM CI's value of 148.37 is 237.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PALM CI's own Days Payable has ranged from 37.07 to 174.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 82.36 vs. the industry median of 43.93, PALM CI 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. PALM CI's current Days Payable of 148.37 is 237.7% 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 PALM CI 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. PALM CI's current Days Payable is 148.37, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 82.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PALM CI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF6,614.84, compared to a current price of XOF8,600.00 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 148.37, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 82.36 and 237.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 43.93. PALM CI's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC), the current Days Payable is 148.37 as of Dec. 2025. 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF8,600.00 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF6,614.84.
GuruFocus considers PALM CI to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:PALC:
Days Payable: 148.37 (80% above median its 10-year median of 82.36)
GF Value™: XOF6,614.84 vs. price of XOF8,600.00 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 237.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#168 of 1893)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:PALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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