Duke Energy (XBUL:D2MN) Days Payable: 87.15 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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XBUL:D2MN Duke Energy Corp XBUL:D2MN
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What is Duke Energy Days Payable?

Duke Energy XBUL:D2MN 74 Days Payable is 87.15 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 95.98. GuruFocus rates XBUL:D2MN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of лв106.51. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 479 Utilities - Regulated companies, Duke Energy ranks better than 66.81% on this metric.

Duke Energy's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was лв4,214 Mil. Duke Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was лв4,412 Mil. Hence, Duke Energy's Days Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 87.15.

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

XBUL:D2MN' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.37   Med: 95.98   Max: 123.6
Current: 105.7

During the past 13 years, Duke Energy's highest Days Payable was 123.60. The lowest was 74.37. And the median was 95.98.

XBUL:D2MN's Days Payable is ranked better than
66.81% of 479 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 69.82 vs XBUL:D2MN: 105.70

Duke Energy's Days Payable increased from Jun. 2025 (76.85) to Jun. 2026 (87.15). It may suggest that Duke Energy delayed paying its suppliers.


Duke Energy Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Duke Energy'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.

Duke Energy Days Payable Chart

Duke Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Duke Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 Premium Member Only 76.85 67.19 77.13 71.51 87.15

XBUL:D2MN vs SO, AEP, D: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Duke Energy'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.


Duke Energy Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Duke Energy 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.

Duke Energy'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
=( (5291.1636890391 + 4447.1880454681) / 2 ) / 19549.380694925*365
=4869.1758672536 / 19549.380694925*365
=90.91

Duke Energy'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: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (4106.9258809234 + 4320.825680049) / 2 ) / 4412.10744324*365 / 4
=4213.8757804862 / 4412.10744324*365 / 4
=87.15

* 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 87.15 mean?
Duke Energy (XBUL:D2MN) has a Days Payable of 87.15 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 Duke Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.98. Over the past decade, Duke Energy's Days Payable has ranged from 74.37 to 123.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #159 out of 479 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Duke Energy's Days Payable too high?
Duke Energy's current Days Payable of 87.15 is near median its 10-year median of 95.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.37 to a high of 123.60. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 69.82. Duke Energy's value of 87.15 is 24.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #159 out of 479 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Duke Energy has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duke Energy's Days Payable compare to SO and AEP?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Duke Energy ranks #159 out of 479 companies for Days Payable. This puts Duke Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 69.82. Duke Energy's value of 87.15 is 24.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Duke Energy's own Days Payable has ranged from 74.37 to 123.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.98 vs. the industry median of 69.82, Duke Energy 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 69.82, based on 479 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. Duke Energy's current Days Payable of 87.15 is 24.8% 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 Duke Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 69.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Duke Energy's current Days Payable is 87.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duke Energy stock overvalued right now?
Duke Energy (XBUL:D2MN) has a current Days Payable of 87.15. The stock's GF Value™ is лв106.51, compared to a current price of лв101.92 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 87.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.98 and 24.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 69.82. Duke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Duke Energy (XBUL:D2MN), the current Days Payable is 87.15 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 Duke Energy (XBUL:D2MN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duke Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of лв101.92 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of лв106.51.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:D2MN:

  • Days Payable: 87.15 (near median its 10-year median of 95.98)
  • GF Value™: лв106.51 vs. price of лв101.92 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#159 of 479)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:D2MN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Duke Energy Business Description

Address 525 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
Duke Energy is one of the largest US utilities, with subsidiaries in the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky that deliver electricity to more than 8 million customers. Its natural gas utilities serve more than 1.6 million customers.
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