Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F) Days Payable: 62.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is Ford Motor Co Days Payable?

Ford Motor Co XSWX:F 69 Days Payable is 62.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 57.07. GuruFocus rates XSWX:F with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.86. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ford Motor Co ranks worse than 62.45% on this metric.

Ford Motor Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF20,534 Mil. Ford Motor Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF30,010 Mil. Hence, Ford Motor Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.44.

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

XSWX:F' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.11   Med: 57.07   Max: 67.81
Current: 52.54

During the past 13 years, Ford Motor Co's highest Days Payable was 67.81. The lowest was 49.11. And the median was 57.07.

XSWX:F's Days Payable is ranked worse than
62.45% of 1313 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.12 vs XSWX:F: 52.54

Ford Motor Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (60.91) to Mar. 2026 (62.44). It may suggest that Ford Motor Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Ford Motor Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ford Motor Co'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.

Ford Motor Co Days Payable Chart

Ford Motor Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Ford Motor Co 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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XSWX:F vs GM, RIVN, XPEV: Days Payable Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Ford Motor 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.


Ford Motor Co Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ford Motor Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ford Motor Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Ford Motor 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.

Ford Motor 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
=( (21512.525 + 20567.192) / 2 ) / 147894.28*365
=21039.8585 / 147894.28*365
=51.93

Ford Motor 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
=( (20567.192 + 20500.505) / 2 ) / 30009.514*365 / 4
=20533.8485 / 30009.514*365 / 4
=62.44

* 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 62.44 mean?
Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F) has a Days Payable of 62.44 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 Ford Motor Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.07. Over the past decade, Ford Motor Co's Days Payable has ranged from 49.11 to 67.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #820 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Ford Motor Co's Days Payable too high?
Ford Motor Co's current Days Payable of 62.44 is near median its 10-year median of 57.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.11 to a high of 67.81. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.12. Ford Motor Co's value of 62.44 is 7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #820 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ford Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ford Motor Co's Days Payable compare to GM and RIVN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ford Motor Co ranks #820 out of 1313 companies for Days Payable. This places Ford Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.12. Ford Motor Co's value of 62.44 is 7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ford Motor Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 49.11 to 67.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.07 vs. the industry median of 67.12, Ford Motor 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.12, based on 1,313 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. Ford Motor Co's current Days Payable of 62.44 is 7% 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 Ford Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 67.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ford Motor Co's current Days Payable is 62.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ford Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F) has a current Days Payable of 62.44. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.86, compared to a current price of CHF11.40 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 62.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.07 and 7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.12. Ford Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F), the current Days Payable is 62.44 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 Ford Motor Co (XSWX:F) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ford Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF11.40 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.86.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:F:

  • Days Payable: 62.44 (near median its 10-year median of 57.07)
  • GF Value™: CHF9.86 vs. price of CHF11.40 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#820 of 1313)

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


Ford Motor Co Business Description

Address One American Road, Dearborn, MI, USA, 48126
Ford Motor Co. manufactures automobiles under its Ford and Lincoln brands. In March 2022, the company announced that it will run its combustion engine business, Ford Blue, and its BEV business, Ford Model e, as separate businesses but still all under Ford Motor. The company has over 13% market share in the United States, about 10% share in the UK, and just over 1% share in China including Taiwan and unconsolidated affiliates. Sales in the US made up about 65% of 2025 total company revenue. Ford has about 169,000 employees, including about 56,300 UAW employees, and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
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