United Breweries Co (XSGO:CCU) Days Payable: 78.31 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Below Median

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XSGO:CCU United Breweries Co Inc XSGO:CCU
80 GF Score
Price CLP5,206.70
GF Value CLP6,272.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is United Breweries Co Days Payable?

United Breweries Co XSGO:CCU -0.62% 80 Days Payable is 78.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 98.76. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CCU with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP6,272.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, United Breweries Co ranks better than 50% on this metric.

United Breweries Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP370,713 Mil. United Breweries Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP431,993 Mil. Hence, United Breweries Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for United Breweries Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

XSGO:CCU' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.82   Med: 98.76   Max: 103.55
Current: 82.82

During the past 13 years, United Breweries Co's highest Days Payable was 103.55. The lowest was 82.82. And the median was 98.76.

XSGO:CCU's Days Payable is ranked better than
50% of 200 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 82.04 vs XSGO:CCU: 82.82

United Breweries Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (83.30) to Mar. 2026 (78.31). It may suggest that United Breweries Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


United Breweries Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Breweries Co's Days Payable can be seen below:

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* 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.

United Breweries Co Days Payable Chart

United Breweries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 98.22 103.54 103.55 90.07 90.36

United Breweries Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 83.30 98.82 84.94 72.29 78.31

XSGO:CCU vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Days Payable Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, United Breweries Co'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.


United Breweries Co Days Payable vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Breweries Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Breweries Co's Days Payable falls into.


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United Breweries Co 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.

United Breweries Co'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
=( (423583.701 + 377576.378) / 2 ) / 1618034.227*365
=400580.0395 / 1618034.227*365
=90.36

United Breweries Co'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (377576.378 + 363850.008) / 2 ) / 431992.857*365 / 4
=370713.193 / 431992.857*365 / 4
=78.31

* 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 78.31 mean?
United Breweries Co (XSGO:CCU) has a Days Payable of 78.31 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 United Breweries Co and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 98.76. Over the past decade, United Breweries Co's Days Payable has ranged from 82.82 to 103.55. According to the industry distribution chart, United Breweries Co ranks #100 out of 200 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is United Breweries Co's Days Payable too high?
United Breweries Co's current Days Payable of 78.31 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 98.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.82 to a high of 103.55. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Payable is 82.04. United Breweries Co's value of 78.31 is 4.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Breweries Co ranks #100 out of 200 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Breweries Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Breweries Co's Days Payable compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, United Breweries Co ranks #100 out of 200 companies for Days Payable. This puts United Breweries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 82.04. United Breweries Co's value of 78.31 is 4.5% below this benchmark. Historically, United Breweries Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 82.82 to 103.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.76 vs. the industry median of 82.04, United Breweries Co 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Payable among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 82.04, based on 200 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. United Breweries Co's current Days Payable of 78.31 is 4.5% 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 United Breweries Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Payable is 82.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Breweries Co's current Days Payable is 78.31, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 98.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Breweries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries Co (XSGO:CCU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP6,272.66, compared to a current price of CLP5,206.70 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 78.31, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 98.76 and 4.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 82.04. United Breweries Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 United Breweries Co (XSGO:CCU), the current Days Payable is 78.31 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 United Breweries Co (XSGO:CCU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP5,206.70 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP6,272.66. GuruFocus considers United Breweries Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:CCU:

  • Days Payable: 78.31 (21% below median its 10-year median of 98.76)
  • GF Value™: CLP6,272.66 vs. price of CLP5,206.70 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#100 of 200)

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


United Breweries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CCU:USACVU:Germany
Address Avenida Vitacura N 2670, Twenty-Third Floor, Santiago, CHL
United Breweries Co Inc is a multi-category beverage company with operations in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. The company is a player in each one of the beverage categories in which it participates in Chile, including beer, soft drinks, mineral and bottled water, juice, wine, cider and pisco, among others. The Company has three operating segment with respect to its revenues in the geographic areas of commercial activity: Chile; International business and Wine. It generates maximum revenue from Chile.
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