BT GroupCHIX:BTL +0.31%64 Days Payable is 325.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 253.84. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BTL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, BT Group ranks better than 85% on this metric.
BT Group's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £4,624 Mil. BT Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £2,596 Mil.
Hence, BT Group's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 325.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for BT Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BTl'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 180.87 Med: 253.84 Max: 310.39
Current: 310.39
During the past 13 years, BT Group's highest Days Payable was 310.39. The lowest was 180.87. And the median was 253.84.
CHIX:BTl's Days Payable is ranked better than 85% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 106.335
vs CHIX:BTl: 310.39
BT Group's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (305.03) to Mar. 2026 (325.07).
It may suggest that BT Groupdelayed paying its suppliers.
BT Group Days Payable Related Terms
BT Group Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BT Group'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, BT Group'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.
BT Group Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, BT Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BT Group'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.
BT Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
BT Group (CHIX:BTL) has a Days Payable of 325.07 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 BT Group and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 253.84. Over the past decade, BT Group's Days Payable has ranged from 180.87 to 310.39. According to the industry distribution chart, BT Group ranks #51 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is BT Group's Days Payable too high?
BT Group's current Days Payable of 325.07 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 253.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 180.87 to a high of 310.39. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 106.34. BT Group's value of 325.07 is 205.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BT Group ranks #51 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BT Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BT Group's Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, BT Group ranks #51 out of 340 companies for Days Payable. This places BT Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 106.34. BT Group's value of 325.07 is 205.7% above this benchmark. Historically, BT Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 180.87 to 310.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 253.84 vs. the industry median of 106.34, BT Group 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 106.34, based on 340 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. BT Group's current Days Payable of 325.07 is 205.7% 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 BT Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 106.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BT Group's current Days Payable is 325.07, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 253.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BT Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BT Group (CHIX:BTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.37, compared to a current price of £1.93 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 325.07, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 253.84 and 205.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 106.34. BT Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 BT Group (CHIX:BTL), the current Days Payable is 325.07 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 BT Group (CHIX:BTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BT Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.93 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.37.
GuruFocus considers BT Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BTL:
Days Payable: 325.07 (28% above median its 10-year median of 253.84)
GF Value™: £1.37 vs. price of £1.93 (41.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 205.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#51 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BT Group is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the UK. BT is the owner of Openreach, the largest fixed-line network in the country. Openreach operates as a separate entity due to regulatory requirements, but is still 100% owned by BT. Openreach has accelerated its fiber investments and expects to have 90% of the UK covered with FTTH by 2026. In the consumer division, BT has approximately 30% market share in broadband and mobile services. The enterprise segment serves large corporations, while the global services division provides communications consultancy services.
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