* 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG'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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Days Payable falls into.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG 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.
* 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a Days Payable of 36.18 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 66.23. Over the past decade, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Days Payable has ranged from 53.13 to 74.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #1760 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Days Payable too high?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Days Payable of 36.18 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 66.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.13 to a high of 74.72. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 77.54. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 36.18 is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #1760 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Days Payable compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #1760 out of 2997 companies for Days Payable. This places Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 77.54. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 36.18 is 53.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 53.13 to 74.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.23 vs. the industry median of 77.54, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 77.54, based on 2,997 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. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Days Payable of 36.18 is 53.3% 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 77.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Days Payable is 36.18, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 66.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock overvalued right now?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a current Days Payable of 36.18. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.06, compared to a current price of CHF1.32 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 36.18, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 66.23 and 53.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 77.54. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD), the current Days Payable is 36.18 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF1.32 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.06.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HDD:
Days Payable: 36.18 (45% below median its 10-year median of 66.23)
GF Value™: CHF1.06 vs. price of CHF1.32 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1760 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Business Description
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is a technology company with a position in the printing industry and an increasing focus on other high-tech sectors. The Company leverages its expertise in high-precision plants, integrated control systems, software, power electronics, automation technology, and robotics, supported by a sales and service network. Its operations are organized into the Print & Packaging Equipment, Digital Solutions & Lifecycle, and HEIDELBERG Technology segments, with the Print & Packaging Equipment segment generating maximum revenue through offset, flexographic, and postpress solutions for the packaging and commercial printing sectors. The Company operates across the EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Americas regions.
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