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USA Today CoFRA:2N2A +1.40%51 Days Payable is 39.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 27.70. GuruFocus rates FRA:2N2A with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 915 Media - Diversified companies, USA Today Co ranks worse than 71.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for USA Today Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2N2A'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.83 Med: 27.7 Max: 39.62
Current: 39.62
During the past 13 years, USA Today Co's highest Days Payable was 39.62. The lowest was 6.83. And the median was 27.70.
FRA:2N2A's Days Payable is ranked worse than 71.69% of 915
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 83.18
vs FRA:2N2A: 39.62
USA Today Co's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (40.03) to Mar. 2026 (39.64).
It may suggest that USA Today Coaccelerated paying its suppliers.
USA Today Co Days Payable Related Terms
USA Today Co Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.
FRA:2N2A vs SCHL, LEE, WLY: Days Payable Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) has a Days Payable of 39.64 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 27.70. Over the past decade, USA Today Co's Days Payable has ranged from 6.83 to 39.62. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #656 out of 915 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is USA Today Co's Days Payable too high?
USA Today Co's current Days Payable of 39.64 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 27.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.83 to a high of 39.62. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 83.18. USA Today Co's value of 39.64 is 52.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #656 out of 915 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's Days Payable compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #656 out of 915 companies for Days Payable. This places USA Today Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 83.18. USA Today Co's value of 39.64 is 52.3% below this benchmark. Historically, USA Today Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 6.83 to 39.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.70 vs. the industry median of 83.18, USA Today Co 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 83.18, based on 915 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. USA Today Co's current Days Payable of 39.64 is 52.3% 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 83.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Today Co's current Days Payable is 39.64, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 27.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.50, compared to a current price of €7.25 — trading 190% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 39.64, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 27.70 and 52.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 83.18. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A), the current Days Payable is 39.64 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.25 is trading 190% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.50.
GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2N2A:
Days Payable: 39.64 (43% above median its 10-year median of 27.70)
GF Value™: €2.50 vs. price of €7.25 (190% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#656 of 915)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2N2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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