Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) Days Payable: 244.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — 61% Above Median

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BOM:532733 Sun TV Network Ltd BOM:532733
92 GF Score
Price ₹486.75
GF Value ₹659.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sun TV Network Days Payable?

Sun TV Network BOM:532733 -0.39% 92 Days Payable is 244.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 151.44. GuruFocus rates BOM:532733 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹659.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Media - Diversified companies, Sun TV Network ranks better than 89.24% on this metric.

Sun TV Network's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,056 Mil. Sun TV Network's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,515 Mil. Hence, Sun TV Network's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 244.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sun TV Network's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:532733' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 73.07   Med: 151.44   Max: 535
Current: 535

During the past 13 years, Sun TV Network's highest Days Payable was 535.00. The lowest was 73.07. And the median was 151.44.

BOM:532733's Days Payable is ranked better than
89.24% of 911 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 82.61 vs BOM:532733: 535.00

Sun TV Network's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (144.59) to Mar. 2026 (244.33). It may suggest that Sun TV Network delayed paying its suppliers.


Sun TV Network Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun TV Network'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.

Sun TV Network Days Payable Chart

Sun TV Network Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 164.56 138.31 113.29 180.67 183.65

Sun TV Network Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:532733 vs NXST: Days Payable Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Sun TV Network'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.


Sun TV Network Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sun TV Network's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sun TV Network's Days Payable falls into.


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Sun TV Network 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.

Sun TV Network'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
=( (2696.6 + 4056.2) / 2 ) / 6710.4*365
=3376.4 / 6710.4*365
=183.65

Sun TV Network'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 4056.2) / 1 ) / 1514.9*365 / 4
=4056.2 / 1514.9*365 / 4
=244.33

* 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 244.33 mean?
Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) has a Days Payable of 244.33 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 Sun TV Network and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 151.44. Over the past decade, Sun TV Network's Days Payable has ranged from 73.07 to 535.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun TV Network ranks #98 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Sun TV Network's Days Payable too high?
Sun TV Network's current Days Payable of 244.33 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 151.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.07 to a high of 535.00. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 82.61. Sun TV Network's value of 244.33 is 195.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun TV Network ranks #98 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sun TV Network has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun TV Network's Days Payable compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sun TV Network ranks #98 out of 911 companies for Days Payable. This places Sun TV Network in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 82.61. Sun TV Network's value of 244.33 is 195.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sun TV Network's own Days Payable has ranged from 73.07 to 535.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 151.44 vs. the industry median of 82.61, Sun TV Network 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 82.61, based on 911 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. Sun TV Network's current Days Payable of 244.33 is 195.8% 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 Sun TV Network and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 82.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun TV Network's current Days Payable is 244.33, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 151.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun TV Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹659.65, compared to a current price of ₹486.75 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 244.33, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 151.44 and 195.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 82.61. Sun TV Network's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Sun TV Network (BOM:532733), the current Days Payable is 244.33 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 Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun TV Network stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹486.75 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹659.65. GuruFocus considers Sun TV Network to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532733:

  • Days Payable: 244.33 (61% above median its 10-year median of 151.44)
  • GF Value™: ₹659.65 vs. price of ₹486.75 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 195.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#98 of 911)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532733 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sun TV Network Business Description

Other Exchanges SUNTV:India
Address 73, MRC Nagar Main Road, Murasoli Maran Towers, MRC Nagar, Chennai, TN, IND, 600028
Sun TV Network Ltd is a media and entertainment company. The group owns and operates a series of television networks across four languages in the news, music, action, life, movies, kids, and comedy genres. It also airs FM stations in several Indian languages. Its business activities are reported under a single segment, being Media and Entertainment. The company generates revenues from advertising, broadcasting fees, International subscriptions, other subscriptions, movie distribution, and content trading. Geographically, the group is focused on the Indian market with a few operations outside India.
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