Zain Bahrain BSCBAH:ZAINBH -1.67%71 Days Payable is 241.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 228.49. GuruFocus rates BAH:ZAINBH with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Telecommunication Services companies, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks better than 85.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:ZAINBH'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.11 Med: 228.49 Max: 1120.24
Current: 313.2
During the past 13 years, Zain Bahrain BSC's highest Days Payable was 1120.24. The lowest was 51.11. And the median was 228.49.
BAH:ZAINBH's Days Payable is ranked better than 85.5% of 338
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 105.715
vs BAH:ZAINBH: 313.20
Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (350.35) to Mar. 2026 (241.34).
It may suggest that Zain Bahrain BSCaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Zain Bahrain BSC Days Payable Related Terms
Zain Bahrain BSC Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zain Bahrain BSC'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.
BAH:ZAINBH vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Payable Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Zain Bahrain BSC'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.
Zain Bahrain BSC Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zain Bahrain BSC'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.
Zain Bahrain BSC'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.
Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) has a Days Payable of 241.34 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 Zain Bahrain BSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 228.49. Over the past decade, Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Payable has ranged from 51.11 to 1,120.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #49 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Payable too high?
Zain Bahrain BSC's current Days Payable of 241.34 is near median its 10-year median of 228.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.11 to a high of 1,120.24. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 105.72. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 241.34 is 128.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #49 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zain Bahrain BSC has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #49 out of 338 companies for Days Payable. This places Zain Bahrain BSC in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 105.72. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 241.34 is 128.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Zain Bahrain BSC's own Days Payable has ranged from 51.11 to 1,120.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 228.49 vs. the industry median of 105.72, Zain Bahrain BSC 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Payable among Telecommunication Services companies is 105.72, based on 338 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. Zain Bahrain BSC's current Days Payable of 241.34 is 128.3% 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 Zain Bahrain BSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 105.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zain Bahrain BSC's current Days Payable is 241.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 228.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zain Bahrain BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.13, compared to a current price of BHD0.12 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 241.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 228.49 and 128.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 105.72. Zain Bahrain BSC's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH), the current Days Payable is 241.34 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 Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zain Bahrain BSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.12 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.13.
GuruFocus considers Zain Bahrain BSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:ZAINBH:
Days Payable: 241.34 (near median its 10-year median of 228.49)
GF Value™: BHD0.13 vs. price of BHD0.12 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 128.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#49 of 338)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:ZAINBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zain Bahrain BSC provides telecommunication and related products and services mainly in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Its business involves three main activities: mobile operation, fixed broadband operation, and trading of handsets and accessories. The company offers: 4G LTE and 5G services through its mobile network, broadband services, ICT and digital lifestyle communications services, and trades in mobile phones, earphones, and other electronic accessories through its e-commerce website. The majority of its revenue is generated from the provision of airtime, data, subscription, and other related services. Geographically, the company operates in Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and South Sudan.
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