HELLA GmbH KGaAXSWX:HLE 77 Days Payable is 97.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 57.44. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks better than 66.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HELLA GmbH KGaA's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HLE'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.26 Med: 57.44 Max: 92.23
Current: 92.23
During the past 13 years, HELLA GmbH KGaA's highest Days Payable was 92.23. The lowest was 47.26. And the median was 57.44.
XSWX:HLE's Days Payable is ranked better than 66.26% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 67.12
vs XSWX:HLE: 92.23
HELLA GmbH KGaA's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (87.87) to Mar. 2026 (97.84).
It may suggest that HELLA GmbH KGaAdelayed paying its suppliers.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Days Payable Related Terms
HELLA GmbH KGaA Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a Days Payable of 97.84 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 57.44. Over the past decade, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Days Payable has ranged from 47.26 to 92.23. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #443 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's Days Payable too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Days Payable of 97.84 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 57.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.26 to a high of 92.23. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 67.12. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 97.84 is 45.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #443 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's Days Payable compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #443 out of 1313 companies for Days Payable. This puts HELLA GmbH KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.12. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 97.84 is 45.8% above this benchmark. Historically, HELLA GmbH KGaA's own Days Payable has ranged from 47.26 to 92.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.44 vs. the industry median of 67.12, HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Days Payable of 97.84 is 45.8% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Days Payable is 97.84, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 57.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.40, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 97.84, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 57.44 and 45.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.12. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current Days Payable is 97.84 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.40.
GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:
Days Payable: 97.84 (70% above median its 10-year median of 57.44)
GF Value™: CHF73.40 vs. price of CHF65.70 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#443 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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