Phoenix New Media (FRA:1PX) Days Payable: 123.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:1PX Phoenix New Media Ltd FRA:1PX
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What is Phoenix New Media Days Payable?

Phoenix New Media FRA:1PX -2.38% 54 Days Payable is 123.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 135.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:1PX with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.97. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 429 Interactive Media companies, Phoenix New Media ranks better than 64.57% on this metric.

Phoenix New Media's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.89 Mil. Phoenix New Media's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.02 Mil. Hence, Phoenix New Media's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 123.26.

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

FRA:1PX' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 111.92   Med: 135.07   Max: 165.09
Current: 111.92

During the past 13 years, Phoenix New Media's highest Days Payable was 165.09. The lowest was 111.92. And the median was 135.07.

FRA:1PX's Days Payable is ranked better than
64.57% of 429 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 65.5 vs FRA:1PX: 111.92

Phoenix New Media's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (128.26) to Mar. 2026 (123.26). It may suggest that Phoenix New Media accelerated paying its suppliers.


Phoenix New Media Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Phoenix New Media'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.

Phoenix New Media Days Payable Chart

Phoenix New Media 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 127.48 133.03 121.38 110.87 130.05

Phoenix New Media Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 128.26 107.30 105.71 119.02 123.26

FRA:1PX vs SFUNY, CHAI, NAMI: Days Payable Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Phoenix New Media'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.


Phoenix New Media Days Payable vs Interactive Media Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Phoenix New Media's Days Payable falls into.


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Phoenix New Media 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.

Phoenix New Media'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
=( (18.976 + 14.844) / 2 ) / 47.461*365
=16.91 / 47.461*365
=130.05

Phoenix New Media'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
=( (14.844 + 14.935) / 2 ) / 11.023*365 / 4
=14.8895 / 11.023*365 / 4
=123.26

* 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 123.26 mean?
Phoenix New Media (FRA:1PX) has a Days Payable of 123.26 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 Phoenix New Media and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 135.07. Over the past decade, Phoenix New Media's Days Payable has ranged from 111.92 to 165.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Phoenix New Media ranks #152 out of 429 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Phoenix New Media's Days Payable too high?
Phoenix New Media's current Days Payable of 123.26 is near median its 10-year median of 135.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 111.92 to a high of 165.09. The Interactive Media industry median Days Payable is 65.50. Phoenix New Media's value of 123.26 is 88.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Phoenix New Media ranks #152 out of 429 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Phoenix New Media has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phoenix New Media's Days Payable compare to SFUNY and CHAI?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Phoenix New Media ranks #152 out of 429 companies for Days Payable. This puts Phoenix New Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 65.50. Phoenix New Media's value of 123.26 is 88.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Phoenix New Media's own Days Payable has ranged from 111.92 to 165.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 135.07 vs. the industry median of 65.50, Phoenix New Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Days Payable among Interactive Media companies is 65.50, based on 429 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. Phoenix New Media's current Days Payable of 123.26 is 88.2% 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 Phoenix New Media and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Payable is 65.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Phoenix New Media's current Days Payable is 123.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 135.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phoenix New Media stock overvalued right now?
Phoenix New Media (FRA:1PX) has a current Days Payable of 123.26. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.97, compared to a current price of €1.23 — trading 37.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 123.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 135.07 and 88.2% above the Interactive Media industry median of 65.50. Phoenix New Media's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Phoenix New Media (FRA:1PX), the current Days Payable is 123.26 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 Phoenix New Media (FRA:1PX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix New Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.23 is trading 37.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.97.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1PX:

  • Days Payable: 123.26 (near median its 10-year median of 135.07)
  • GF Value™: €1.97 vs. price of €1.23 (37.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.2% above the Interactive Media median (#152 of 429)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1PX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Phoenix New Media Business Description

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Address Hongtai East Street, Floor 25, Tower B, POSCO Center, Wangjing, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100102
Phoenix New Media Ltd is a media company providing premium content on an integrated platform across the internet, mobile and TV channels in China. The company organizes its operations into two main segments: Net advertising services and Paid services. It provides its content and services through three channels: ifeng.com channel, video channel, and mobile channel. The company also offers a wide range of paid services including mobile value-added services, games, and content sales. It generates the majority of its revenue from Net advertising services. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue from PRC.
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