People (BSP:PPLI34) Days Payable: 21.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Below Median


BSP:PPLI34 People Inc BSP:PPLI34
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What is People Days Payable?

People BSP:PPLI34 63 Days Payable is 21.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 37.61. GuruFocus rates BSP:PPLI34 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of R$8.87. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 428 Interactive Media companies, People ranks worse than 82.71% on this metric.

People's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$196 Mil. People's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$836 Mil. Hence, People's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.40.

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

BSP:PPLI34' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.14   Med: 37.61   Max: 54.56
Current: 20.14

During the past 9 years, People's highest Days Payable was 54.56. The lowest was 20.14. And the median was 37.61.

BSP:PPLI34's Days Payable is ranked worse than
82.71% of 428 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 65.595 vs BSP:PPLI34: 20.14

People's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (25.30) to Mar. 2026 (21.40). It may suggest that People accelerated paying its suppliers.


People Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for People'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.

People Days Payable Chart

People Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 39.98 33.23 37.12 25.20 21.98

People 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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BSP:PPLI34 vs JOYY, STUB, DJT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, People'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.


People Days Payable vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, People's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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People 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.

People'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
=( (327.453 + 204.692) / 2 ) / 4417.835*365
=266.0725 / 4417.835*365
=21.98

People'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
=( (204.692 + 187.298) / 2 ) / 835.549*365 / 4
=195.995 / 835.549*365 / 4
=21.40

* 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 21.40 mean?
People (BSP:PPLI34) has a Days Payable of 21.40 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 People and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 37.61. Over the past decade, People's Days Payable has ranged from 20.14 to 54.56. According to the industry distribution chart, People ranks #354 out of 428 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is People's Days Payable too high?
People's current Days Payable of 21.40 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 37.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.14 to a high of 54.56. The Interactive Media industry median Days Payable is 65.60. People's value of 21.40 is 67.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, People ranks #354 out of 428 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, People has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does People's Days Payable compare to JOYY and STUB?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, People ranks #354 out of 428 companies for Days Payable. This places People in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 65.60. People's value of 21.40 is 67.4% below this benchmark. Historically, People's own Days Payable has ranged from 20.14 to 54.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.61 vs. the industry median of 65.60, People 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Days Payable among Interactive Media companies is 65.60, based on 428 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. People's current Days Payable of 21.40 is 67.4% 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 People and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Payable is 65.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. People's current Days Payable is 21.40, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 37.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is People stock overvalued right now?
People (BSP:PPLI34) has a current Days Payable of 21.40. The stock's GF Value™ is R$8.87, compared to a current price of R$11.21 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 21.40, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 37.61 and 67.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 65.60. People's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 People (BSP:PPLI34), the current Days Payable is 21.40 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 People (BSP:PPLI34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, People stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$11.21 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$8.87.

Key valuation signals for BSP:PPLI34:

  • Days Payable: 21.40 (43% below median its 10-year median of 37.61)
  • GF Value™: R$8.87 vs. price of R$11.21 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.4% below the Interactive Media median (#354 of 428)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PPLI34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


People Business Description

Address 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10011
People Inc is a media and publishing business that operates a portfolio of brands, including PEOPLE, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, InStyle, Better Homes & Gardens, and Southern Living. The company also holds a minority equity stake in MGM Resorts International.
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