M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) Days Payable: 203.99 (As of Dec. 2025) — 110% Above Median


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What is M&Catchi Days Payable?

M&Catchi CHIX:SAAL 50 Days Payable is 203.99 as of Dec. 2025, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 96.91. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SAAL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Media - Diversified companies, M&Catchi ranks better than 70.63% on this metric.

M&Catchi's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £75.9 Mil. M&Catchi's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £67.9 Mil. Hence, M&Catchi's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 203.99.

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

CHIX:SAAl' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.97   Med: 96.91   Max: 221.84
Current: 169.84

During the past 13 years, M&Catchi's highest Days Payable was 221.84. The lowest was 82.97. And the median was 96.91.

CHIX:SAAl's Days Payable is ranked better than
70.63% of 916 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 83.895 vs CHIX:SAAl: 169.84

M&Catchi's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (213.15) to Dec. 2025 (203.99). It may suggest that M&Catchi accelerated paying its suppliers.


M&Catchi Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for M&Catchi'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.

M&Catchi Days Payable Chart

M&Catchi Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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M&Catchi Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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CHIX:SAAL vs APP, OMC, TTD: Days Payable Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, M&Catchi'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.


M&Catchi Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, M&Catchi's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where M&Catchi's Days Payable falls into.


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M&Catchi 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.

M&Catchi'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
=( (40.14 + 33.835) / 2 ) / 137.428*365
=36.9875 / 137.428*365
=98.24

M&Catchi's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (117.871 + 33.835) / 2 ) / 67.862*365 / 2
=75.853 / 67.862*365 / 2
=203.99

* 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 203.99 mean?
M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) has a Days Payable of 203.99 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on M&Catchi and its competitors. This is 110% above median its historical median of 96.91. Over the past decade, M&Catchi's Days Payable has ranged from 82.97 to 221.84. According to the industry distribution chart, M&Catchi ranks #269 out of 916 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is M&Catchi's Days Payable too high?
M&Catchi's current Days Payable of 203.99 is 110% above median its 10-year median of 96.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.97 to a high of 221.84. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 83.90. M&Catchi's value of 203.99 is 143.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&Catchi ranks #269 out of 916 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, M&Catchi has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M&Catchi's Days Payable compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, M&Catchi ranks #269 out of 916 companies for Days Payable. This puts M&Catchi in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 83.90. M&Catchi's value of 203.99 is 143.1% above this benchmark. Historically, M&Catchi's own Days Payable has ranged from 82.97 to 221.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.91 vs. the industry median of 83.90, M&Catchi 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 83.90, based on 916 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. M&Catchi's current Days Payable of 203.99 is 143.1% 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 M&Catchi and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 83.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M&Catchi's current Days Payable is 203.99, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 96.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&Catchi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.22, compared to a current price of £1.34 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 203.99, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 96.91 and 143.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 83.90. M&Catchi's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL), the current Days Payable is 203.99 as of Dec. 2025. 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 M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Catchi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.34 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.22. GuruFocus considers M&Catchi to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SAAL:

  • Days Payable: 203.99 (110% above median its 10-year median of 96.91)
  • GF Value™: £1.22 vs. price of £1.34 (9.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 143.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#269 of 916)

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


M&Catchi Business Description

Other Exchanges SAA:UKIZH:Germany
Address 36 Golden Square, London, GBR, W1F 9EE
M&C Saatchi PLC is an advertising and marketing group. The group operated under two segments: Advertising and High Growth Specialisms, excluding Group Central Costs. The group's business has its presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Australia, and the Americas. It derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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