DanoneXSWX:BN 70 Days Payable is 146.92 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 110.70. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF60.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,884 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Danone ranks better than 90.92% on this metric.
Danone's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF5,054 Mil. Danone's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF6,278 Mil.
Hence, Danone's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 146.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Danone's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BN'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 106.77 Med: 110.7 Max: 144.05
Current: 144.05
During the past 13 years, Danone's highest Days Payable was 144.05. The lowest was 106.77. And the median was 110.70.
XSWX:BN's Days Payable is ranked better than 90.92% of 1884
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 43.885
vs XSWX:BN: 144.05
Danone's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (140.27) to Dec. 2025 (146.92).
It may suggest that Danonedelayed paying its suppliers.
Danone Days Payable Related Terms
Danone Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Danone'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Danone'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.
Danone Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Danone's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Danone'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.
Danone'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.
Danone (XSWX:BN) has a Days Payable of 146.92 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 Danone and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 110.70. Over the past decade, Danone's Days Payable has ranged from 106.77 to 144.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Danone ranks #171 out of 1884 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Danone's Days Payable too high?
Danone's current Days Payable of 146.92 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 110.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 106.77 to a high of 144.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 43.89. Danone's value of 146.92 is 234.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danone ranks #171 out of 1884 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Danone has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danone's Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Danone ranks #171 out of 1884 companies for Days Payable. This places Danone in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 43.89. Danone's value of 146.92 is 234.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Danone's own Days Payable has ranged from 106.77 to 144.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 110.70 vs. the industry median of 43.89, Danone 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 43.89, based on 1,884 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. Danone's current Days Payable of 146.92 is 234.8% 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 Danone and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 43.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danone's current Days Payable is 146.92, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 110.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone (XSWX:BN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF60.08, compared to a current price of CHF62.26 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 146.92, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 110.70 and 234.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 43.89. Danone's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Danone (XSWX:BN), the current Days Payable is 146.92 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 Danone (XSWX:BN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF62.26 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF60.08.
GuruFocus considers Danone to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BN:
Days Payable: 146.92 (33% above median its 10-year median of 110.70)
GF Value™: CHF60.08 vs. price of CHF62.26 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 234.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#171 of 1884)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Danone is a global food and beverage industry leader with more than EUR 27 billion annual revenue. Its operations are organized into three broad segments: essential dairy and plant-based products, representing just over half of group revenue; specialized nutrition; and bottled water. The firm's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Danone/Dannon dairy products, Alpro plant-based dairy, Aptamil infant milk formula, Evian and Volvic bottled water, and leading medical nutrition brands.
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