* 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.
XTER:ADP vs SNOW, DDOG, ADBE: Days Payable Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Automatic Data Processing'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.
Automatic Data Processing Days Payable vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automatic Data Processing's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Automatic Data Processing's Days Payable falls into.
Automatic Data Processing 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.
Automatic Data Processing's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Automatic Data Processing (XTER:ADP) has a Days Payable of 4.12 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 Automatic Data Processing and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 5.03. Over the past decade, Automatic Data Processing's Days Payable has ranged from 3.44 to 9.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Automatic Data Processing ranks #2505 out of 2600 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Automatic Data Processing's Days Payable too high?
Automatic Data Processing's current Days Payable of 4.12 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.44 to a high of 9.25. The Software industry median Days Payable is 54.03. Automatic Data Processing's value of 4.12 is 92.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Automatic Data Processing ranks #2505 out of 2600 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Automatic Data Processing has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automatic Data Processing's Days Payable compare to SNOW and DDOG?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automatic Data Processing ranks #2505 out of 2600 companies for Days Payable. This places Automatic Data Processing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 54.03. Automatic Data Processing's value of 4.12 is 92.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Automatic Data Processing's own Days Payable has ranged from 3.44 to 9.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.03 vs. the industry median of 54.03, Automatic Data Processing 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 a Software company?
The median Days Payable among Software companies is 54.03, based on 2,600 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. Automatic Data Processing's current Days Payable of 4.12 is 92.4% 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 Automatic Data Processing and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Payable is 54.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automatic Data Processing's current Days Payable is 4.12, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 5.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automatic Data Processing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automatic Data Processing (XTER:ADP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €265.32, compared to a current price of €196.52 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 4.12, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.03 and 92.4% below the Software industry median of 54.03. Automatic Data Processing's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Automatic Data Processing (XTER:ADP), the current Days Payable is 4.12 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 Automatic Data Processing (XTER:ADP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automatic Data Processing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €196.52 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €265.32.
GuruFocus considers Automatic Data Processing to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:ADP:
Days Payable: 4.12 (18% below median its 10-year median of 5.03)
GF Value™: €265.32 vs. price of €196.52 (25.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.4% below the Software median (#2505 of 2600)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:ADP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Automatic Data Processing, or ADP, is a global, cloud-based human capital management provider offering payroll, compliance, talent management, benefits administration, and retirement services. The firm also provides HR outsourcing services, including PEO offerings, enabling clients to reduce HR overhead. Its broad suite serves customers of all sizes across diverse sectors, and the firm holds large market shares in its core markets. As of fiscal 2025, ADP counts over 1.1 million clients and manages payroll for more than 42 million workers across 140 countries.
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