HPXSWX:HPQ 73 Days Payable is 149.93 as of Apr. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 113.32. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HPQ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF26.43. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,441 Hardware companies, HP ranks better than 80.99% on this metric.
HP's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF14,742 Mil. HP's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF8,972 Mil.
Hence, HP's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 149.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for HP's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HPQ'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.05 Med: 113.32 Max: 145.3
Current: 139.81
During the past 13 years, HP's highest Days Payable was 145.30. The lowest was 99.05. And the median was 113.32.
XSWX:HPQ's Days Payable is ranked better than 80.99% of 2441
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.99
vs XSWX:HPQ: 139.81
HP's Days Payable
increased
from Apr. 2025 (144.43) to Apr. 2026 (149.93).
It may suggest that HPdelayed paying its suppliers.
HP Days Payable Related Terms
HP Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HP'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.
XSWX:HPQ vs SMCI, P, IONQ: Days Payable Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, HP'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.
HP Days Payable vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HP's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HP'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.
HP's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 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.
HP (XSWX:HPQ) has a Days Payable of 149.93 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on HP and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 113.32. Over the past decade, HP's Days Payable has ranged from 99.05 to 145.30. According to the industry distribution chart, HP ranks #464 out of 2441 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is HP's Days Payable too high?
HP's current Days Payable of 149.93 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 113.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.05 to a high of 145.30. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.99. HP's value of 149.93 is 114.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HP ranks #464 out of 2441 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HP has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HP's Days Payable compare to SMCI and P?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HP ranks #464 out of 2441 companies for Days Payable. This places HP in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 69.99. HP's value of 149.93 is 114.2% above this benchmark. Historically, HP's own Days Payable has ranged from 99.05 to 145.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 113.32 vs. the industry median of 69.99, HP 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.99, based on 2,441 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. HP's current Days Payable of 149.93 is 114.2% 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 HP and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 69.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HP's current Days Payable is 149.93, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 113.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HP stock overvalued right now?
HP (XSWX:HPQ) has a current Days Payable of 149.93. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF26.43, compared to a current price of CHF18.29 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 149.93, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 113.32 and 114.2% above the Hardware industry median of 69.99. HP's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 HP (XSWX:HPQ), the current Days Payable is 149.93 as of Apr. 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 HP (XSWX:HPQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF18.29 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF26.43.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HPQ:
Days Payable: 149.93 (32% above median its 10-year median of 113.32)
GF Value™: CHF26.43 vs. price of CHF18.29 (30.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 114.2% above the Hardware median (#464 of 2441)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HPQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HP (formerly Hewlett-Packard) is a behemoth in the PC and printing markets. It has focused on these markets since it exited IT infrastructure in 2015 with the split from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HP focuses on the commercial market, but maintains sales of consumer devices and printers. The firm has a broad and global customer base, with only one third of sales coming from the US. HP completely outsources manufacturing and relies heavily on channel partners for its sales and marketing.
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