PepsiCoXSWX:PEP 90 Days Payable is 189.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 92.36. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PEP with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF142.52. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 114 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, PepsiCo ranks better than 91.23% on this metric.
PepsiCo's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF14,239 Mil. PepsiCo's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF6,859 Mil.
Hence, PepsiCo's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 189.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for PepsiCo's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:PEP'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 75.68 Med: 92.36 Max: 179.03
Current: 179.03
During the past 13 years, PepsiCo's highest Days Payable was 179.03. The lowest was 75.68. And the median was 92.36.
XSWX:PEP's Days Payable is ranked better than 91.23% of 114
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 58.47
vs XSWX:PEP: 179.03
PepsiCo's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (192.89) to Mar. 2026 (189.44).
It may suggest that PepsiCoaccelerated paying its suppliers.
PepsiCo Days Payable Related Terms
PepsiCo Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PepsiCo'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:PEP vs MNST, KO, KDP: Days Payable Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, PepsiCo'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.
PepsiCo Days Payable vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PepsiCo's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PepsiCo'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.
PepsiCo'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.
PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) has a Days Payable of 189.44 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 PepsiCo and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 92.36. Over the past decade, PepsiCo's Days Payable has ranged from 75.68 to 179.03. According to the industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #10 out of 114 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is PepsiCo's Days Payable too high?
PepsiCo's current Days Payable of 189.44 is 105% above median its 10-year median of 92.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 75.68 to a high of 179.03. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Days Payable is 58.47. PepsiCo's value of 189.44 is 224% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #10 out of 114 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PepsiCo has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PepsiCo's Days Payable compare to MNST and KO?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #10 out of 114 companies for Days Payable. This places PepsiCo in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 58.47. PepsiCo's value of 189.44 is 224% above this benchmark. Historically, PepsiCo's own Days Payable has ranged from 75.68 to 179.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.36 vs. the industry median of 58.47, PepsiCo 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Days Payable among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 58.47, based on 114 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. PepsiCo's current Days Payable of 189.44 is 224% 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 PepsiCo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Days Payable is 58.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PepsiCo's current Days Payable is 189.44, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 92.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PepsiCo stock overvalued right now?
PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) has a current Days Payable of 189.44. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF142.52, compared to a current price of CHF115.00 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 189.44, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 92.36 and 224% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 58.47. PepsiCo's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP), the current Days Payable is 189.44 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 PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PepsiCo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF115.00 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF142.52.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PEP:
Days Payable: 189.44 (105% above median its 10-year median of 92.36)
GF Value™: CHF142.52 vs. price of CHF115.00 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 224% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#10 of 114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:PEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 58% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US, but uses bottlers overseas for beverages. International markets made up 41% of total sales and 46% of operating profits before corporate expenses in 2025.
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