K+S AGXSWX:SDF 72 Days Payable is 22.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 35.63. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SDF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF12.39. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, K+S AG ranks worse than 89.07% on this metric.
K+S AG's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF248 Mil. K+S AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF990 Mil.
Hence, K+S AG's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for K+S AG's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SDF'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.53 Med: 35.63 Max: 118.88
Current: 18.53
During the past 13 years, K+S AG's highest Days Payable was 118.88. The lowest was 18.53. And the median was 35.63.
XSWX:SDF's Days Payable is ranked worse than 89.07% of 247
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 72.84
vs XSWX:SDF: 18.53
K+S AG's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (31.75) to Mar. 2026 (22.84).
It may suggest that K+S AGaccelerated paying its suppliers.
K+S AG Days Payable Related Terms
K+S AG Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K+S AG'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:SDF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Payable Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, K+S 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.
K+S AG Days Payable vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, K+S AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K+S AG'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.
K+S AG'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.
K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) has a Days Payable of 22.84 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 K+S AG and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 35.63. Over the past decade, K+S AG's Days Payable has ranged from 18.53 to 118.88. According to the industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #220 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is K+S AG's Days Payable too high?
K+S AG's current Days Payable of 22.84 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 35.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.53 to a high of 118.88. The Agriculture industry median Days Payable is 72.84. K+S AG's value of 22.84 is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #220 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K+S AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K+S AG's Days Payable compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #220 out of 247 companies for Days Payable. This places K+S AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 72.84. K+S AG's value of 22.84 is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, K+S AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 18.53 to 118.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.63 vs. the industry median of 72.84, K+S 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 Agriculture company?
The median Days Payable among Agriculture companies is 72.84, based on 247 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. K+S AG's current Days Payable of 22.84 is 68.6% 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 K+S AG and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Payable is 72.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K+S AG's current Days Payable is 22.84, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 35.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K+S AG stock overvalued right now?
K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) has a current Days Payable of 22.84. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12.39, compared to a current price of CHF12.67 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 22.84, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 35.63 and 68.6% below the Agriculture industry median of 72.84. K+S AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 K+S AG (XSWX:SDF), the current Days Payable is 22.84 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 K+S AG (XSWX:SDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K+S AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF12.67 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12.39.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SDF:
Days Payable: 22.84 (36% below median its 10-year median of 35.63)
GF Value™: CHF12.39 vs. price of CHF12.67 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% below the Agriculture median (#220 of 247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K+S AG produces two products: fertilizer and salt. The company engaged in business with potash and magnesium products from plants in Germany and Canadian sites in Bethune, as well as the European salt activities. It also includes the waste disposal and recycling business in Germany. extraction and processing of raw materials.
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