Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) Days Payable: 75.32 (As of Jun. 2026) — 67% Below Median

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BAH:ZAINBH Zain Bahrain BSC BAH:ZAINBH
57 GF Score
Price BHD0.12
GF Value BHD0.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Zain Bahrain BSC Days Payable?

Zain Bahrain BSC BAH:ZAINBH 57 Days Payable is 75.32 as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 228.49. GuruFocus rates BAH:ZAINBH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Telecommunication Services companies, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks better than 80.17% on this metric.

Zain Bahrain BSC's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was BHD4.57 Mil. Zain Bahrain BSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was BHD5.53 Mil. Hence, Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 75.32.

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: 259.28

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
80.17% of 343 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 105.03 vs BAH:ZAINBH: 259.28

Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Payable declined from Jun. 2025 (361.60) to Jun. 2026 (75.32). It may suggest that Zain Bahrain BSC accelerated paying its suppliers.


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.

Zain Bahrain BSC Days Payable Chart

Zain Bahrain BSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Zain Bahrain BSC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BAH:ZAINBH vs VZ, TMUS, 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.


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Zain Bahrain BSC 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.

Zain Bahrain BSC'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
=( (29.363 + 33.313) / 2 ) / 26.504*365
=31.338 / 26.504*365
=431.57

Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3.043 + 6.089) / 2 ) / 5.532*365 / 4
=4.566 / 5.532*365 / 4
=75.32

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 75.32 mean?
Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) has a Days Payable of 75.32 as of Jun. 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 67% below 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 #68 out of 343 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Payable too high?
Zain Bahrain BSC's current Days Payable of 75.32 is 67% below 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 105.03. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 75.32 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #68 out of 343 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 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Payable compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #68 out of 343 companies for Days Payable. This places Zain Bahrain BSC in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 105.03. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 75.32 is 28.3% below 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 105.03, Zain Bahrain BSC 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Payable among Telecommunication Services companies is 105.03, based on 343 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 75.32 is 28.3% 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 Zain Bahrain BSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 105.03 — 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 75.32, which is 67% below 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.13, compared to a current price of BHD0.12 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 75.32, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 228.49 and 28.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 105.03. Zain Bahrain BSC's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 75.32 as of Jun. 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 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.13. GuruFocus considers Zain Bahrain BSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BAH:ZAINBH:

  • Days Payable: 75.32 (67% below median its 10-year median of 228.49)
  • GF Value™: BHD0.13 vs. price of BHD0.12 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#68 of 343)

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 Business Description

Address Al-Seef, P.O. Box 266, Manama, BHR
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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