Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Days Payable: 79.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Above Median


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Price CHF194.40
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What is Sonova Holding AG Days Payable?

Sonova Holding AG XSWX:SOON -0.41% 90 Days Payable is 79.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 55.54. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SOON with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF249.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 795 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sonova Holding AG ranks better than 57.23% on this metric.

Sonova Holding AG's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF178 Mil. Sonova Holding AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF408 Mil. Hence, Sonova Holding AG's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 79.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sonova Holding AG's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:SOON' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.96   Med: 55.54   Max: 92.66
Current: 80.17

During the past 13 years, Sonova Holding AG's highest Days Payable was 92.66. The lowest was 43.96. And the median was 55.54.

XSWX:SOON's Days Payable is ranked better than
57.23% of 795 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 67.87 vs XSWX:SOON: 80.17

Sonova Holding AG's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (100.26) to Mar. 2026 (79.43). It may suggest that Sonova Holding AG accelerated paying its suppliers.


Sonova Holding AG Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sonova Holding 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.

Sonova Holding AG Days Payable Chart

Sonova Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Sonova Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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XSWX:SOON vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sonova Holding 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.


Sonova Holding AG Days Payable vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sonova Holding AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sonova Holding AG's Days Payable falls into.


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Sonova Holding 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.

Sonova Holding AG's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (269 + 177.1) / 2 ) / 947.6*365
=223.05 / 947.6*365
=85.92

Sonova Holding AG's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (178.3 + 177.1) / 2 ) / 408.3*365 / 2
=177.7 / 408.3*365 / 2
=79.43

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 79.43 mean?
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) has a Days Payable of 79.43 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 55.54. Over the past decade, Sonova Holding AG's Days Payable has ranged from 43.96 to 92.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #340 out of 795 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Sonova Holding AG's Days Payable too high?
Sonova Holding AG's current Days Payable of 79.43 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 55.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.96 to a high of 92.66. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Days Payable is 67.87. Sonova Holding AG's value of 79.43 is 17% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #340 out of 795 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonova Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonova Holding AG's Days Payable compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #340 out of 795 companies for Days Payable. This puts Sonova Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 67.87. Sonova Holding AG's value of 79.43 is 17% above this benchmark. Historically, Sonova Holding AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 43.96 to 92.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.54 vs. the industry median of 67.87, Sonova Holding AG 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Days Payable among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 67.87, based on 795 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. Sonova Holding AG's current Days Payable of 79.43 is 17% 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Days Payable is 67.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonova Holding AG's current Days Payable is 79.43, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 55.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonova Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF249.75, compared to a current price of CHF194.40 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 79.43, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 55.54 and 17% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 67.87. Sonova Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON), the current Days Payable is 79.43 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF194.40 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF249.75. GuruFocus considers Sonova Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SOON:

  • Days Payable: 79.43 (43% above median its 10-year median of 55.54)
  • GF Value™: CHF249.75 vs. price of CHF194.40 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#340 of 795)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SOON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sonova Holding AG Business Description

Address Laubisrutistrasse 28, Stafa, CHE, CH-8712
Sonova is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of hearing aids. The company is based in Switzerland and distributes its products in more than 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. It also sells cochlear implants and audio technologies.
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