The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) Days Payable: 1,404.69 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Below Median


CHIX:TT8D The Trade Desk Inc CHIX:TT8D
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Price €17.71
GF Value €123.28
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is The Trade Desk Days Payable?

The Trade Desk CHIX:TT8D 71 Days Payable is 1,404.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 2,002.13. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TT8D with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €123.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Media - Diversified companies, The Trade Desk ranks better than 94.8% on this metric.

The Trade Desk's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,423 Mil. The Trade Desk's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €157 Mil. Hence, The Trade Desk's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,404.69.

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

CHIX:TT8d' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1500.04   Med: 2002.13   Max: 2474.61
Current: 1500.04

During the past 12 years, The Trade Desk's highest Days Payable was 2474.61. The lowest was 1500.04. And the median was 2002.13.

CHIX:TT8d's Days Payable is ranked better than
94.8% of 923 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 84.14 vs CHIX:TT8d: 1500.04

The Trade Desk's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (1,633.97) to Mar. 2026 (1,404.69). It may suggest that The Trade Desk accelerated paying its suppliers.


The Trade Desk Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Trade Desk'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.

The Trade Desk Days Payable Chart

The Trade Desk Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,395.54 2,222.56 2,118.45 1,877.66 1,754.06

The Trade Desk 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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CHIX:TT8D vs MGNI, STGW, ZD: Days Payable Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, The Trade Desk'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.


The Trade Desk Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Trade Desk's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Trade Desk 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.

The Trade Desk'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
=( (2512.808 + 2568.534) / 2 ) / 528.684*365
=2540.671 / 528.684*365
=1,754.06

The Trade Desk'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
=( (2568.534 + 2277.571) / 2 ) / 157.404*365 / 4
=2423.0525 / 157.404*365 / 4
=1,404.69

* 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 1,404.69 mean?
The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) has a Days Payable of 1,404.69 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 2,002.13. Over the past decade, The Trade Desk's Days Payable has ranged from 1,500.04 to 2,474.61. According to the industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #48 out of 923 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is The Trade Desk's Days Payable too high?
The Trade Desk's current Days Payable of 1,404.69 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2,002.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1,500.04 to a high of 2,474.61. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 84.14. The Trade Desk's value of 1,404.69 is 1569.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #48 out of 923 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Trade Desk has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Trade Desk's Days Payable compare to MGNI and STGW?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #48 out of 923 companies for Days Payable. This places The Trade Desk in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 84.14. The Trade Desk's value of 1,404.69 is 1569.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Trade Desk's own Days Payable has ranged from 1,500.04 to 2,474.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2,002.13 vs. the industry median of 84.14, The Trade Desk 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 84.14, based on 923 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. The Trade Desk's current Days Payable of 1,404.69 is 1569.5% 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 84.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trade Desk's current Days Payable is 1,404.69, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 2,002.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trade Desk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €123.28, compared to a current price of €17.71 — trading 85.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 1,404.69, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2,002.13 and 1569.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 84.14. The Trade Desk's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D), the current Days Payable is 1,404.69 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 The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.71 is trading 85.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €123.28. GuruFocus considers The Trade Desk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:TT8D:

  • Days Payable: 1,404.69 (30% below median its 10-year median of 2,002.13)
  • GF Value™: €123.28 vs. price of €17.71 (85.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1569.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#48 of 923)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TT8D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Trade Desk Business Description

Address 42 North Chestnut Street, Ventura, CA, USA, 93001
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. The firm's platform is referred to as a DSP in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising, sometimes referred to as a "take rate."
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