Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Days Payable: 58.25 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Below Median


XSWX:SUN Sulzer AG XSWX:SUN
83 GF Score
Price CHF134.20
GF Value CHF133.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sulzer AG Days Payable?

Sulzer AG XSWX:SUN -0.30% 83 Days Payable is 58.25 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 70.67. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SUN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF133.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,992 Industrial Products companies, Sulzer AG ranks worse than 62.53% on this metric.

Sulzer AG's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF375 Mil. Sulzer AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,174 Mil. Hence, Sulzer AG's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 58.25.

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

XSWX:SUN' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.77   Med: 70.67   Max: 86.07
Current: 59.34

During the past 13 years, Sulzer AG's highest Days Payable was 86.07. The lowest was 58.77. And the median was 70.67.

XSWX:SUN's Days Payable is ranked worse than
62.53% of 2992 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.08 vs XSWX:SUN: 59.34

Sulzer AG's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (58.09) to Dec. 2025 (58.25). It may suggest that Sulzer AG delayed paying its suppliers.


Sulzer AG Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sulzer 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.

Sulzer AG Days Payable Chart

Sulzer AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 74.18 71.08 67.16 58.77 60.61

Sulzer AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 64.22 61.33 58.09 59.16 58.25

XSWX:SUN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sulzer 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.


Sulzer AG Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sulzer AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sulzer 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.

Sulzer AG's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (388.2 + 386.4) / 2 ) / 2332.2*365
=387.3 / 2332.2*365
=60.61

Sulzer AG's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (362.9 + 386.4) / 2 ) / 1173.7*365 / 2
=374.65 / 1173.7*365 / 2
=58.25

* 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 58.25 mean?
Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) has a Days Payable of 58.25 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Sulzer AG and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 70.67. Over the past decade, Sulzer AG's Days Payable has ranged from 58.77 to 86.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1871 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Sulzer AG's Days Payable too high?
Sulzer AG's current Days Payable of 58.25 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 70.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.77 to a high of 86.07. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.08. Sulzer AG's value of 58.25 is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1871 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sulzer AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sulzer AG's Days Payable compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1871 out of 2992 companies for Days Payable. This places Sulzer AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 78.08. Sulzer AG's value of 58.25 is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sulzer AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 58.77 to 86.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.67 vs. the industry median of 78.08, Sulzer 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.08, based on 2,992 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. Sulzer AG's current Days Payable of 58.25 is 25.4% 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 Sulzer AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sulzer AG's current Days Payable is 58.25, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 70.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sulzer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF133.87, compared to a current price of CHF134.20 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 58.25, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 70.67 and 25.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 78.08. Sulzer AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN), the current Days Payable is 58.25 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF134.20 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF133.87. GuruFocus considers Sulzer AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SUN:

  • Days Payable: 58.25 (18% below median its 10-year median of 70.67)
  • GF Value™: CHF133.87 vs. price of CHF134.20 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1871 of 2992)

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


Sulzer AG Business Description

Address Neuwiesenstrasse 15, Winterthur, CHE, 8401
Sulzer AG specializes in pumping solutions, rotating equipment maintenance, and mixing technology. It serves customers operating in the oil and gas, power, and water markets. Pumping solutions focus on transporting and processing oil and derivatives, treating water, and renewable power generation. In addition, the company offers solutions for turbines, compressors, motors, and other rotating components and has technicians to provide maintenance. Sulzer's business segments include Flow Equipment, Services, Chemtech, and Others which serve across the globe. Majority of its revenues are generated from its Flow equipment and Services segment.
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