Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) Days Payable: 93.82 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XSGO:CENCOSUD Cencosud SA XSGO:CENCOSUD
76 GF Score
Price CLP2,073.00
GF Value CLP2,257.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cencosud Days Payable?

Cencosud XSGO:CENCOSUD -1.33% 76 Days Payable is 93.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 97.36. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CENCOSUD with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP2,257.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,098 Retail - Cyclical companies, Cencosud ranks better than 72.95% on this metric.

Cencosud's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP2,943,435 Mil. Cencosud's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP2,862,763 Mil. Hence, Cencosud's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 93.82.

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

XSGO:CENCOSUD' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 89.99   Med: 97.36   Max: 104.06
Current: 89.99

During the past 13 years, Cencosud's highest Days Payable was 104.06. The lowest was 89.99. And the median was 97.36.

XSGO:CENCOSUD's Days Payable is ranked better than
72.95% of 1098 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.755 vs XSGO:CENCOSUD: 89.99

Cencosud's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (96.83) to Mar. 2026 (93.82). It may suggest that Cencosud accelerated paying its suppliers.


Cencosud Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cencosud'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.

Cencosud Days Payable Chart

Cencosud Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Cencosud Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSGO:CENCOSUD vs DDS, M: Days Payable Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Cencosud'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.


Cencosud Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cencosud's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cencosud 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.

Cencosud'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
=( (3163703.402 + 2969023.924) / 2 ) / 11720024.205*365
=3066363.663 / 11720024.205*365
=95.50

Cencosud'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
=( (2969023.924 + 2917846.392) / 2 ) / 2862762.575*365 / 4
=2943435.158 / 2862762.575*365 / 4
=93.82

* 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 93.82 mean?
Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) has a Days Payable of 93.82 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 Cencosud and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 97.36. Over the past decade, Cencosud's Days Payable has ranged from 89.99 to 104.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Cencosud ranks #297 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Cencosud's Days Payable too high?
Cencosud's current Days Payable of 93.82 is near median its 10-year median of 97.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 89.99 to a high of 104.06. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.76. Cencosud's value of 93.82 is 81.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cencosud ranks #297 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cencosud has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cencosud's Days Payable compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Cencosud ranks #297 out of 1098 companies for Days Payable. This puts Cencosud in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.76. Cencosud's value of 93.82 is 81.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cencosud's own Days Payable has ranged from 89.99 to 104.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.36 vs. the industry median of 51.76, Cencosud 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.76, based on 1,098 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. Cencosud's current Days Payable of 93.82 is 81.3% 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 Cencosud and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cencosud's current Days Payable is 93.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 97.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cencosud stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP2,257.31, compared to a current price of CLP2,073.00 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 93.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 97.36 and 81.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.76. Cencosud's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD), the current Days Payable is 93.82 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 Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencosud stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP2,073.00 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP2,257.31. GuruFocus considers Cencosud to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:CENCOSUD:

  • Days Payable: 93.82 (near median its 10-year median of 97.36)
  • GF Value™: CLP2,257.31 vs. price of CLP2,073.00 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#297 of 1098)

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Cencosud Business Description

Address Avenida Kennedy 9001, Piso 6, Las Condes, Santiago, CHL
Cencosud SA is a multi-brand retailer in South America. Headquartered in Chile, the Company has organized its reportable segments into: Supermarkets, Shopping Centers, Home Improvement stores, Department stores, Financial Services, and Others., the company is involved in commercial real estate development by leasing shopping mall space to third parties. Cencosud also provides private-label credit cards and financial services to retail customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Supermarket segment.
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